Nashville Singers Announces New Executive Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Nashville Singers Announces New Executive Director

 

Bruce Cokeroft, outgoing Board President of The Nashville Singers, Inc. has announced that Todd Wilson has been appointed as the organization’s first Executive Director. “As one of our founders, musical leaders, and Vice-President of Marketing, Todd’s leadership and vision have served as the driving force behind the successes we’ve enjoyed in our first two years. We know he will continue to be a great advocate for our chorus and our cause, as we continue the work to fulfill our mission,“ said Cokeroft.

With this appointment Todd transitions from serving on the board of directors to a position that reports to the board. Wilson will be responsible for implementing the strategic goals, policies, and objectives of Nashville Singers, and for giving direction and leadership toward the achievement of the organization’s mission.

 

Under his leadership, Nashville Singers has seen revenues increase by 400%, membership by 350%, and realized a much greater diversification in sources of fundraising. In 2010, Wilson also served as Executive Producer of the first Nashville Singers concert series, and the group’s first audio recording. He has served as Director of Music since the group formed in November of 2008, and will continue to serve as the group’s primary musical leader.

 

Prior to this appointment, Wilson served for five years as Director of Marketing of the Barbershop Harmony Society, the largest all-male singing organization in the world. He opened their conventions to the public, creating $300K in new revenue. Wilson worked with the CEO to create new revenue by leveraging the organization’s digital assets. He deployed media campaigns that brought unique stories to broadcast audiences numbering in the millions. Todd helped generate local coverage and national stories in major print, radio, television, and online media. In 2005, Wilson produced a concert in Salt Lake City featuring the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and other ensembles, which drew a live audience of 14,000, and was broadcast globally. While working for the Society, he managed four direct reports and an annual budget of $2MM.

 

About Nashville Singers, Inc.
Nashville Singers, Inc. is a Tennessee non-profit corporation and performing arts organization. Its mission is to entertain, educate, unite and uplift audiences and members through music that is distinguished for its innovation, diversity and artistic excellence. In 2010, Nashville Singers served ten organizations in Davidson, Williamson, and Rutherford Counties, and impacted the lives of almost 10,000 people. The chorus provides music education and leadership skills to its members, uplifting entertainment that enriches the lives of their audiences, and community service to foster support for music education in our schools and Middle Tennessee. Member volunteers donate 2000 hours annually to the work of fulfilling the mission of the chorus. In 2010, the Nashville Singers board of directors approved a $500 donation to Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools to support vocal music education.For more information, visit www.nashvillesingers.orgor call 615-669-8633.

 

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