Nashville, TN – Lakeview Design Center and Oliver Middle School have each been announced as recipients of a $500.00 Music Makes a Difference music education grant from Nashville Singers, to support their music education programs. One grant was awarded in 2011 and went to John Overton High School.
Since being founded in November of 2008, the philanthropic mission of Nashville Singers has been to enrich lives through support of music education in our schools and the community. To support this mission, the chorus funds several programs, including a free singing lessons program entitled A cappella Academy, music education grants, middle and high school master classes, and the Educator of the Future college scholarship created for students pursuing a music education degree.
Upon hearing the announcement, Carol Crittenden, Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator for Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) remarked, “The Nashville Singers have not only been an incredible financial support for grant recipients in Metro Schools, but the members have also given of their time and talents to support our music students. This is the type of commitment and partnership we greatly value.” Jay Steele, Associate Superintendent for MNPS High Schools added, “A rich curriculum that includes the arts is very important for all students in Nashville and MNPS is very fortunate to have such supportive partners like the Nashville Singers.”
Kim Marie Folsom of Lakeview Design Center stated, “I am so thankful for the Nashville Singers, who provide help for students in need, through music education. They realize that music teaches math, language, history, reading and science in a fun environment. I am so grateful for their support.” Franklin J. Willis of Oliver Middle School added, “The Oliver Middle School community advocates in the importance of music education in students’ lives. Receiving this award not only serves as monetary gain to fund the new chorus program, but motivation to meet the challenge of engaging students in finding their own voice through music. It is truly an honor to be a recipient of the Nashville Singer’s Music Makes a Difference Grant. I look forward to future collaborations with Nashville Singers and the Oliver Middle School Chorus.”
About Nashville Singers, Inc.
Nashville Singers is a non-profit 501C3 performing arts organization founded in 2008 by a handful of men who had the desire to join their voices with the voices of others committed to excellence in vocal and choral performance. In just over three years, this select group of 14 singers has learned 36 songs, released their first CD, completed 43 performances for 23 organizations across Middle Tennessee, and produced two successful concert series events which attracted a combined 600+ attendees from 38 cities in eight states across the USA. The chorus has developed a reputation for producing imaginative programs that span many genres, including popular music, Americana, swing, gospel, sacred, songs from Broadway and movies, and a large selection of Christmas holiday favorites. They cover the work of many artists including, the Beatles, Bobby Darin, Duke Ellington, Michael Jackson, Roy Orbison, and the Turtles. The singers are all volunteers, range in age from teenagers to retirees, and travel from five different counties throughout Middle Tennessee to be a part of the chorus. For more information, visit www.nashvillesingers.org or call 615-669-8633.
Nashville Singers is a non-profit 501C3 performing arts organization founded in 2008 by a handful of men who had the desire to join their voices with the voices of others committed to excellence in vocal and choral performance. In just over three years, this select group of 14 singers has learned 36 songs, released their first CD, completed 43 performances for 23 organizations across Middle Tennessee, and produced two successful concert series events which attracted a combined 600+ attendees from 38 cities in eight states across the USA. The chorus has developed a reputation for producing imaginative programs that span many genres, including popular music, Americana, swing, gospel, sacred, songs from Broadway and movies, and a large selection of Christmas holiday favorites. They cover the work of many artists including, the Beatles, Bobby Darin, Duke Ellington, Michael Jackson, Roy Orbison, and the Turtles. The singers are all volunteers, range in age from teenagers to retirees, and travel from five different counties throughout Middle Tennessee to be a part of the chorus. For more information, visit www.nashvillesingers.org or call 615-669-8633.
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Media Contact: Todd Wilson
615-669-8633 office
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615-523-8633 fax
615-669-8633 office
214-533-5419 cell
615-523-8633 fax
http://www.nashvillesingers.org
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