Sing With Us!

The mission of Nashville Singers is to enrich lives through singing and the support of music education.

The vision of Nashville Singers is to be a dynamic choral leader, enriching lives through the performance of significant music; collaborating with highly engaged, skilled donors to make a substantial impact on music education in our schools and the community.

Achieving this mission and vision requires an above average level of dedication from each member.

To achieve this exciting mission and vision, we rely on the dedication and enthusiasm of each and every member. We believe that when we all contribute, we create something truly special.

Here's what it means to be a part of the Nashville Singers:

• A Commitment to Musical Excellence: We strive for the highest quality in our singing and performances. Your dedication to improving your vocal skills and contributing to our collective sound is key to reaching this goal.
   
• Being an Active Participant: We have a "members-in-action" approach! This means every member plays a vital role in keeping the chorus running smoothly. You'll be asked to choose one way to contribute, such as:
   
  • Leading or serving on a committee.
  • Taking on an appointed role.
  • Serving as an elected officer.
  • Being responsible for a specific task within the chorus.

• Consistent Rehearsal Attendance: We value your presence at all rehearsals, arriving on time and fully engaged throughout the session. Your consistent participation is essential to our progress.
   
• Timely Music and Performance Preparation: To ensure we can perform together seamlessly, we ask that you memorize your music and any visual performance plans within four weeks of their introduction. We encourage you to dedicate time outside of rehearsals to achieve this, utilizing the learning tracks we provide.
   
• Demonstrating Preparedness: To help us ensure everyone is performance-ready, directors or section leaders may occasionally ask for a brief recording (on tape or MP3) or another form of demonstration to check notes and lyrics, especially before performances or when new music is introduced. Visual plan demonstrations may also be requested. If a member isn't able to perform the music to the required standard, it may affect their participation in performances or recordings.
   
• Participating in Performances: Sharing our music with the community is a highlight! We expect members to participate in all scheduled public performances. However, consistent rehearsal attendance is a key factor in representing the Nashville Singers on stage. We understand that occasional exceptions may be necessary and will consider these on an individual basis.
   
• Maintaining a Positive and Collaborative Spirit: We foster a supportive and encouraging environment at all chorus events. While your opinions and suggestions are always welcome, we ask that any concerns or complaints be shared privately, preferably in writing, with a member of the Nashville Singers Board of Directors.
   
• Supporting Our Financial Success Through Ticket Sales: To help ensure the financial viability of our concerts, each member is asked to participate in selling tickets for our performances. Your efforts in this area are greatly appreciated.
   
• Membership Dues: Being a member of the Nashville Singers involves paying dues. Our Chorus Secretary or Treasurer can provide you with information about the different membership options and their associated costs.
   
• Commitment to Our Guidelines and Values: We ask that every member reads and agrees to abide by our membership expectations, standards, and the "Code of Ethics" and any other policies established by the Chorus Board of Directors.

 As members of the Nashville Singers, we hold ourselves to high standards of conduct, guided by these principles:

• We are dedicated to the enduring success of the Nashville Singers.
• We will conduct ourselves and all Nashville Singers activities in a way that reflects positively on the chorus and its members.
• We will always adhere to the Nashville Singers bylaws and the policies set forth by the Board of Directors.
• We will welcome new members who are friendly, of good character, share our love of harmony, and meet our musical standards.
• We will treat all members with respect and fellowship, without discrimination based on race, color, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, ethnic background, or disability in any of our policies or practices.
• We will be mindful of when and where we share our music.
• We will not use our membership in the Nashville Singers for personal business gain.
• We will keep discussions of political, religious, or other sensitive topics out of chorus business.
• We will strive to share the joy of harmony with the wider community.
• We will seek opportunities to serve others through our singing.

Ready to Learn More?

If you have any questions about membership, please don't hesitate to reach out! You can email us at membership@nashvillesingers,org or call us at 615-669-8633. We'd love to hear from you!