The Nashville Singers, Inc.
Programs
Budget
$8,198.00
Description
Nashville Singers is a male auditioned choral ensemble open to a wide range of singers from teenagers to senior citizens. Singers are expected to demonstrate ability, desire and a commitment to excellence in vocal and choral performance. Auditions are required. Participants receive a combination of technical and artistic vocal training, covering breathing?posture, breath support and control for singing freely produced tones, vocal resonance?tone placement, emotional color and blend, vowels?target sounds, diction and diphthongs, rhythm?creating precise synchronization, dynamics?use of soft/loud ranges to create meaning and artistic joy, and artistry - something magical that can happen when notes and words become second nature. There is also a great opportunity for developing organizational and leadership skills.
Program Areas Served
None
$8,198.00
Description
Nashville Singers is a male auditioned choral ensemble open to a wide range of singers from teenagers to senior citizens. Singers are expected to demonstrate ability, desire and a commitment to excellence in vocal and choral performance. Auditions are required. Participants receive a combination of technical and artistic vocal training, covering breathing?posture, breath support and control for singing freely produced tones, vocal resonance?tone placement, emotional color and blend, vowels?target sounds, diction and diphthongs, rhythm?creating precise synchronization, dynamics?use of soft/loud ranges to create meaning and artistic joy, and artistry - something magical that can happen when notes and words become second nature. There is also a great opportunity for developing organizational and leadership skills.
Program Areas Served
None
Budget
$3,250.00
Description
Music Makes a Difference (music education grants)The Nashville Singers 'Music Makes a Difference' music education grant program provides much needed grant funding to schools or nonprofits with a music-focused mission throughout Middle Tennessee. In 2014, grant funding was increased from $500 to $750 per grant.Educator of the Future (college scholarships)The Nashville Singers 'Educator of the Future' college scholarship program provides deserving students with a $1,000 scholarship to help them realize their dream of earning a college degree in music education. To a struggling college student, a small scholarship can have a big impact. $14,000 in grants and scholarships has been awarded since 2011.
Program Areas Served
None
$3,250.00
Description
Music Makes a Difference (music education grants)The Nashville Singers 'Music Makes a Difference' music education grant program provides much needed grant funding to schools or nonprofits with a music-focused mission throughout Middle Tennessee. In 2014, grant funding was increased from $500 to $750 per grant.Educator of the Future (college scholarships)The Nashville Singers 'Educator of the Future' college scholarship program provides deserving students with a $1,000 scholarship to help them realize their dream of earning a college degree in music education. To a struggling college student, a small scholarship can have a big impact. $14,000 in grants and scholarships has been awarded since 2011.
Program Areas Served
None
Budget
$16,837.00
Description
Since November of 2010, our concerts have attracted 2,400+ attendees from 43 cities in 10 states and have featured many guest performers, includingThe Nashville have had the pleasure of sharing the stage with many talented performing artists, including Ringmasters, Vintage Mix, Steve Williams, Erica Lane, Grace Thomson, Melody Myers, Kasey Hammond, Jennifer Danielle Green, Noelle LaRue, Music City Chorus, Lunch Break Quartet, The Suntones, Fisk Jubilee Singers, Nashville in Harmony, TuneTown Show Chorus, Metro Nashville Chorus, MLK Reunion Choir, The O'Donnells, MET Singers, Music City Youth Orchestra, Sound Company Children's Choir, and the Midnight Ramblers.Hosts have included Channel 4's Holly Thompson and Tracy Kornet, Fox 17's Stacy Case and Erin Como, WKRN's Dawn Davenport and John Dwyer, and News Channel 5's Jessica Ralston.
Program Areas Served
None
$16,837.00
Description
Since November of 2010, our concerts have attracted 2,400+ attendees from 43 cities in 10 states and have featured many guest performers, includingThe Nashville have had the pleasure of sharing the stage with many talented performing artists, including Ringmasters, Vintage Mix, Steve Williams, Erica Lane, Grace Thomson, Melody Myers, Kasey Hammond, Jennifer Danielle Green, Noelle LaRue, Music City Chorus, Lunch Break Quartet, The Suntones, Fisk Jubilee Singers, Nashville in Harmony, TuneTown Show Chorus, Metro Nashville Chorus, MLK Reunion Choir, The O'Donnells, MET Singers, Music City Youth Orchestra, Sound Company Children's Choir, and the Midnight Ramblers.Hosts have included Channel 4's Holly Thompson and Tracy Kornet, Fox 17's Stacy Case and Erin Como, WKRN's Dawn Davenport and John Dwyer, and News Channel 5's Jessica Ralston.
Program Areas Served
None
Budget
$5,000.00
Description
This program introduces young singers and adults to the exciting art of a cappella singing. A cappella is enjoying resurgence in popularity through network TV programs like Glee and The Sing-Off. Music educators have struggled for many years to convince boys to participate in school choral programs. Many have discovered that introducing young men to a cappella singing (done well) provides the much needed hook to capture and retain their students. These master classes are presented in a warm, friendly atmosphere appropriate to both beginners and experienced singers. Some of the world class clinicians that have collaborated with us to present these educational events include Dr. Kirby Shaw, Dr. Cedric Dent and Derric Johnson. The content is rich and exciting, and provides program participants with a combination of technical and artistic vocal and performance training in the following areas:* Breathing?posture, breath support and control for singingfreely produced tones* Resonance?tone placement, emotional color and blend* Vowels?target sounds, diction and diphthongs* Rhythm?creating precise synchronization* Dynamics?use of soft/loud ranges to create meaning andartistic joy* Artistry?something magical that can happen when notes and words become second nature* Showmanship?creating a connection between the performer and the audience through appropriate visuals that help reflect and reinforce the message of a song
Program Areas Served
None
$5,000.00
Description
This program introduces young singers and adults to the exciting art of a cappella singing. A cappella is enjoying resurgence in popularity through network TV programs like Glee and The Sing-Off. Music educators have struggled for many years to convince boys to participate in school choral programs. Many have discovered that introducing young men to a cappella singing (done well) provides the much needed hook to capture and retain their students. These master classes are presented in a warm, friendly atmosphere appropriate to both beginners and experienced singers. Some of the world class clinicians that have collaborated with us to present these educational events include Dr. Kirby Shaw, Dr. Cedric Dent and Derric Johnson. The content is rich and exciting, and provides program participants with a combination of technical and artistic vocal and performance training in the following areas:* Breathing?posture, breath support and control for singingfreely produced tones* Resonance?tone placement, emotional color and blend* Vowels?target sounds, diction and diphthongs* Rhythm?creating precise synchronization* Dynamics?use of soft/loud ranges to create meaning andartistic joy* Artistry?something magical that can happen when notes and words become second nature* Showmanship?creating a connection between the performer and the audience through appropriate visuals that help reflect and reinforce the message of a song
Program Areas Served
None
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
| Funding for and focus on the performing arts is at an all-time low. Wanting to make a difference, the Nashville Singers organization was founded in November of 2008 with a mission to enrich lives through singing and the support of music education. This male chorus of more than a dozen volunteer singers raises funds to support music education and fulfills this mission by presenting master classes on the art of a cappella singing to middle and high school students and vocal performance clinics to adults. In addition, the Nashville Singers have awarded $13,250 in music education grants and scholarships in the last five years, impacting hundreds of students in Middle Tennessee and beyond. Each year, the Nashville Singers also recognize an outstanding music educator by presenting the annual Carol Crittenden Arts Advocate of the Year Award. The hallmark of our success has been careful planning, innovative and visionary thinking, hard work, and a commitment to our mission to enrich lives through singing and the support of music education. Fulfilling our vision will require a significant infusion of financial resources. We thank you for your consideration so that we may provide future generations with the opportunity to have their lives |
