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 Makes a Difference 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.
In his application, Michael Collins stated, “Music education has had such an impact on my life that I must give back to the community. My desire is to earn my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in music education in order to become a band director. I plan to help kids gain an appreciation for music the way I did.” McGavock Band Director Jeff Beckman added, “Michael is an outstanding young man and a dedicated musician. His enthusiastic approach to music has led him to pursue a career in music education. I want to thank the Nashville Singers for selecting Michael as the 2012 Educator of the Future Scholarship recipient!”
About Michael Collins
Michael Collins is graduating from McGavock High School, is now enrolled at Middle Tennessee State University, and will be a member of MTSU’s Band of Blue. He is a member of Future Teachers of America, the President of Fellowship of Christian Athletes and was elected by his peers to serve as Captain of the McGavock Band in his senior year. Michael started playing drums when he was five years old. He learned how to play the French Horn at Donelson Middle School, went on to perform in the McGavock High School Marching and Jazz Bands, the Wind Ensemble, and Brass Choir, the Metro Nashville and Tennessee Tech Festival of Winds and Percussion Honors Bands, the All Mid State Silver Band, and earned two superior ratings at Solo and Ensemble competition
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.
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