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The mission of the Nashville Singers is to enrich lives through singing and the support of music education.
 

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER  


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Raz'z Bar and Grill is a well-rounded American restaurant featuring flavorful cajun influenced dishes created by Chef Raz Ademosu. His interesting life story has taken him from his early years in Ibandan, Nigeria helping his grandmother provide catering over an open fire,  then onward to the U.S.A as a dishwasher, kitchen manager, then corporate trainer.  While working nights in a French-American bistro he remembered old memories of his grandmother's dreams and decided to strike out on his own.  With memories of his grandmother's flavorful recipe's guiding him he created Raz'z Bar and Grill. 

Thank you to Chef Raz Ademosu for inviting the Nashville Singers to your Smyrna location on July 31st to share some of our harmony, humor, and fellowship with your patrons. 

If you can't join us on July 31st, the next Nashville Singers Roadtrip Thursday event will tale place on October 30th at a location to be announced soon!  SAVE THE DATE! 

Leaders MUST LEAD and have the courage to explore new ways to position their group to THRIVE, not just SURVIVE.





Leaders must LEAD and have the courage to explore new ways to position their group to thrive, not just survive.
- Todd Wilson
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July 21, 1969 - The Beatles started work on the John Lennon song "Come Together" at Abbey Road studios in London. The track became the opening song on The Beatles Abbey Road album and was later released as a double A-sided single with "Something," their twenty-sixth single in the US where it reached the top of the charts.

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(from the Nashville Singers Member Manual)

Maintaining a high professional posture is an ongoing goal of the chorus. To continue providing quality programs for which NSI has become known, every member is expected to follow these guidelines:
  • SMILE and show your enthusiasm for the music.
  • Keep your hands away from your face during singing. Do not stand with your hands in your pockets or clasped in front or behind you.
  • If you have to cough, try swallowing or clearing your throat lightly at an appropriate time in the music or during applause. Cough drops are acceptable if your throat is sore, but please un-wrap them and keep them in your pocket prior to the performance. NO CHEWING GUM.
  • Near the end of a performance piece, remain poised and integrated with the music even though you may not be singing all the way to the end. "At Ease" comes when the conductor's hands/arms relax to his or her side.
  • While on stage, and in particular while singing, remember to bend your knees and shift your weight from one foot to the other on occasion. This will help keep you from locking your knees, which can cause falling and fainting.
  • If you become ill during a performance, leave the stage purposefully if you are able to do so. DO NOT TRY TO SNEAK OUT OR BE INCONSPICUOUS-JUST GO! If you feel faint, sit down wherever you are. Better to sit down than to fall down! Your safety ALWAYS comes first.
  • Do not speak to one another on stage.
  • Do not react to blunders or mishaps. Continue as if nothing has happened. Look as though you enjoy your art, especially during applause, even if the music was solemn.
  • The chorus almost never applauds on stage for soloists, accompanists, conductors, etc. A big smile in the direction of the person is fine.
  • Last, but not least, ALWAYS display a sense of professionalism in attitude and decorum on and off stage. Save any critical comments for a time far away from the concert hall. Self-deprecation is unattractive-focus on the positive!

Agenda for July 24th Meeting  

Join us on July 24th at Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church at 7:00pm.

 

SECTION I (7:00PM)

OLDER REPERTOIRE 

Happy Together (Sloan)

Beyond the Sea (Sloan) 

Shenandoah (Todd)

 

SECTION II (7:30 PM)

NEW MUSIC

Santa Baby (Sloan) 

Veni, Veni (Sloan) 

An American Trilogy (Todd) 

Winter Wonderland(Sloan)


SECTION II (8:30 PM)
Break
Announcements 

 

SECTION III (9:00PM)

NEW MUSIC 

Auld Lang Syne (Todd)

Rockin' Christmas Medley (Sloan)

 

SECTION IV (9:30 PM)
PREP FOR AUGUST 24 PERFORMANCE

Let All Mortal Flesh (Sloan) 

O Love That Will Not Let Me Go (Todd) 

I Then Shall Live (Sloan) 

The Lord's Prayer (Todd)

My Lord & I (Sloan) 

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July 27 - August 3, 2014
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   Revised Memorization Schedule For New Music  

July 10
Kay Thompson's Jingle Bells

July 17
Auld Lang Syne

July 24
Winter Wonderland

August 7
Rockin' Christmas Medley

August 14
Hallelujah Chorus

August 21
Christmastime Is Here

September 11
Santa Baby

September 18
Veni, Veni

October 2
An American Trilogy
 

HELP US REACH OUR GOAL OF HAVING 100 KIDS PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT



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Nashville Singers is recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt 501(c)3 non-profit organization registered in the state of Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. All solicitations are intended for Tennessee residents and help us impact the lives of other by perpetuating mission-critical outreach and music education programs.  If you reside outside of Tennessee, please contact us BEFORE making a donation.
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Upcoming Schedule 

2014
   
July 24th
(Thu) Rehearsal at 7:00pm at Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church

July 31st
(Thu)
Roadtrip Thursday visit to Raz'z Bar and Grill in Smyrna (7:00pm to 9:00pm)  

August 16
Annual photo session (location TBA)

August 24 (NEW!)
Performance at Walter Hill First Baptist Church Homecoming Celebration in Murfreesboro. The Nashville Singers will perform a 15-minute set of sacred music during the morning service and another 15 minute set during their luncheon. This will be our 4th performance at WHFBC.

September 20

(Sat) Master Class with Dr. Kirby Shaw for Middle and High School Students (Location TBA)

followed by a panel discussion with a cappella thought leaders
including Dr. Kirby Shaw and Dr. Cedric Dent 

 

September 23 (NEW DATE)
(Tue) Advisory Board/Governing Board Dinner (Location TBA)


November 22
(Sat) Season of Harmony Concerts at Christ Church Nashville
Matinee: 3:00pm, Evening: 7:00pm


2015 Important Dates Announced

January 29
(Thu) Awards & Recognition Dinner
(venue TBA)

February 26
(Thu) Advisory Board Dinner Meeting (venue TBA)

March 21
(Sat) Acappella Academy (Whitworth Baptist Church)

April 25
(Sat) Spring Spectacular (7:00pm) (venue TBA)

July 14
(Tue) Advisory Board Summer Teleconference

September 19
(Sat) Middle & High School Master Class (venue TBA)

September 24
(Thu) Advisory Board Fall Dinner Meeting (venue TBA)

November 21
(Sat) Season of Harmony Concerts (venue TBA)



Affiliated Organizations 

 

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2014 Governing Board 

  

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Todd Wilson 

Executive Director, Ex Officio

 

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Dr. Lenny Farmer 

President/Board Chair

 

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Larry Bain

Vice-Chair    

 

 

Michael Thornton
Secretary 

    


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Tim Mullican
Treasurer

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Taylor Wilson
Board Member At Large

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Michael Schwalbe
Board Member At Large

(photos by John Jackson)

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2014 Advisory Board 

 

Nathan Bailey

Attorney
Waddey & Patterson

 

Sarah Beatty 

Director of Events and Communications 

Big Brothers Big Sisters
of Middle Tennessee
 

      

Dawn Davenport

Sports Anchor/Reporter

WKRN, News 2 

 

Cheryl B. Davis

Director  of Development

Adventure Science Center

 

Dr. Robert L. Elliott
Professor of Music and Department Head    

Tennessee State University  

 

Shane Fortner

Sales Manager 

Hilton Worldwide

 

Amanda Foster   

VP of Development    

 

Jason G. Franke

Vice-President of Corporate Partnerships &
Marketing

Nashville Sounds Baseball  

 

Carrie Hobbs Guiden   

Executive Director     

The Arc of Tennessee  

 

Don Hart

Professional music arranger,
composer, orchestrator 


 
  
Margaret Campbelle-Holman 
Executive Director
Choral Arts Link

Kelly Hoskins 
Travel Manager
Soles4Souls  

Lynn D. McGill, CLU, ChFC     
Financial Advisor
Choir Director
Trinity United Methodist Church

Dr. Jeffrey T. Phillips   
Director of Fine Arts
President-Elect  

Amy Strange
Technology Coordinator
CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services
of Tennessee

 

Tom Ventress

President

Ventress Design Works 

   

Roger White   
Trainer / Outside Sales    

Dr. Gary Wilson   
Director of Choral Activities
Lipscomb University

David Winters
Attorney
Winters Patent Law


 


We Are Grateful To Our Donors & Funders 

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 Donors 

Bruce and Kellye Cokeroft
Bryan Patrick
Larry and Joan Bain
Nikki Baker
Sarah and Gary Beatty
Delek Fund for Hope
Jane and Richard Eskind & Family Foundation
Dr. Lenny and Elaine Farmer
Carrie Hobbs Guiden
Jerry and Nancy Jennings
Janet Koch
Colonel Samuel Liburdi
Ed and Tracey Luke
Doug and Trish Morrison
Tim and Amy Mullican
Anne Paine
Jonathan (Jay) Ress
Lisa Black Schlossberg
Michael Schwalbe
Brett and Brandrea Sweeney
Gary Sinagra
Michael and Saundra Thornton
Dr. Jane Warren
Roger White
Steve and Terri Williams
Darlene Williamson
Harlan and Sandy Wilson
Taylor Wilson
Todd and Jennifer Wilson
Winters Patent Law
Ruth Woodall
Sloan Yarborough
Lawrence Bain
mnac

CFMT

FF  

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We Are Grateful to Our In-Kind Sponsors

 

 

ALSCO
Textile Services 

www.alsco.com

 

Ambassador Formalwear  

1714 North Gallatin Road
Madison, TN  37115
(Rivergate)
615.865.4640 
   
ACOUSTIX Productions

 www.acoustix.com  

Trade Show Exhibit Booth

 

John Jackson Photography
www.jjacksonphotos.com  

 

Southwest Airlines
www.southwest.com  

 

Playground Recording Studios
www.playgroundrecording.com 

 

(advertising/promotional assistance)

 

 Nelson Coates
Graphic Design
www.nelsoncoates.com

 

Tom Ventress

President

 Ventress Design Works   

 

Ric Domenico

Second Mile Music

  

Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church
http://whitworthbaptist.org/

 

For more information about becoming an
in-kind sponsor of Nashville Singers, 

please click HERE to review a list of our
current needs.

 


 
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The Nashville Singers, Inc.
 

615-852-SING (7464) office 

615-669-TODD (8633) cell
615-523-TODD (8633) fax  

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