Statements
Mission
Nashville in Harmony's mission is to use music to build community and create social change; bringing people together within the LGBTQIA+ community and the community at large.
Background
Nashville in Harmony (NiH) was founded in 2004 under the sponsorship of the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashville ('FUUCN'.) The chorus performed for the first time during the Christmas holiday season with 19 members. The Chorus was financially supported by the FUUCN during the first year, but during the second year, Nashville in Harmony obtained a Tennessee Charter to become a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and held its own fund-raising dinner and auction. Also, during the second year, the chorus hired a permanent director, Don Schlosser. The Chorus rehearses under a two-season year, performs at various outreach events, and concludes each season with a final concert. The Chorus is now singing with more than 100 members and has performed at multiple venues, which include The Factory, MTSU, The Frist Center for the Arts, Cheekwood, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, War Memorial Auditorium, Martha Rivers Ingram Center for the Performing Arts at Blair School of Music, The Renaissance Center, many area churches, and the renowned Ryman Auditorium. In 2017, Nashville in Harmony realized a dream by introducing their youth choir. The Major Minors (the Nashville in Harmony youth chorus) is a group for young people, ages 12-18, to be themselves without apology. The chorus is a safe, welcoming, and accessible place for all youth that celebrates the joy, diversity, strength, and pride of today's young people. Members of the Major Minors find their own voice and unique identity within a welcoming community.
Impact
Accomplishments:1) Won Salute to Excellence Award for Diversified Trust New Generations Award
2) Featured artist for the Nashville Christmas Parade
3) NiH and Major Minors Performed with Tanya Tucker
4) Major Minors continues to grow and impact the community.
5) Created a 3-year strategic plan for the organization.
6) Began A New Harmony Workbook, ongoing group conversations about Equity, Access and Belonging specifically aimed at LGBTQIA+ choruses
Goals:
1. NiH has the financial resources needed to serve the LGBTQIA+ community and provide meaningful activities by
a. Raising giving by 50% over the next year
b. Increasing corporate sponsorships
c. Increasing grant revenues.
2. Hiring Admin for day to day operations of the organization
3. Developing more programming for membership to learn about issues within the community
Needs
1. Sponsorship for our performances, venues, educational events, and fundraising events.
Please contact development@nashvilleinharmony.org for more details.
You can also donate by mailing a check to Nashville in Harmony, PO BOX 159156, Nashville, TN 37215 or visit our website at www.nashvilleinharmony.org.
2. Support for Major Minors (funding for performance attire, and transportation to shows)
3. Volunteers to support the mission and activities of the Chorus
CEO Statement
Nashville in Harmony does not employ an Executive Director.
Board Chair Statement
Nashville in Harmony is a jewel in the performing arts crown from Music City. From humble beginnings, this vibrant community chorus has grown from 18 to 130 members over nineteen years, spreading our message of peace, love, acceptance, and harmony to ever-growing and enthusiastic audiences across Tennessee. The strength of Nashville in Harmony not only lies in its excellent performances but its commitment to diverse community outreach and positive presence of LGBT persons in the greater Nashville area. We continue to be committed to building bridges of understanding not only through our performances and public appearances but through our leadership in the community.
Service Categories |
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| Primary Category: | Arts, Culture & Humanities - Arts,Culture & Humanities NEC |
| Secondary Category: | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy - Lesbian/Gay Rights |
| Tertiary Category: | - |
Areas Served
Nashville in Harmony has shared its positive musical messages across the State of Tennessee, and across the nation with touring engagements in Kentucky, North Carolina, Alabama, Washington D.C., among others. We perform several community outreach events each year some have included: Nashville Cares AIDS walk, Ohabai Shalom Temple, Tennessee State Museum, Nashville Christmas Parade, Bridgestone Arena, etc.
| TN - Rutherford |
| TN - Cannon |
| TN - Cheatham |
| TN - Hickman |
| TN - Macon |
| TN - Maury |
| TN - Robertson |
| TN - Smith |
| TN - Sumner |
| TN - Trousdale |
| TN - Williamson |
| TN - Wilson |
| TN - Davidson |
| TN - Dickson |
| TN - Franklin |
