The Changing World of Communications

Communications director Robin L. Perry reflects on how the tsunami of technology has changed the way organizations communicate.

Gayle Ober | CA News, Careers, Innovation, Marketing/Public Relations, Social Media

With this issue of The Voice, editor Robin L. Perry says farewell. After 12 years at Chorus America, she is taking on a new challenge, working with her father on a biography, which will involve a move to California. Chorus America has been the beneficiary of Robin's expertise, creativity, and hard work. She leaves us with a terrific base on which to grow and we wish her all the best in her new venture. I asked her to reflect on her tenure as director of communications and to share with readers her perspectives on how communications have changed during that time. Read more

How To Recruit Volunteer Singers

Kelsey Menehan | Management/Leadership, Marketing/Public Relations, Singing, Social Media, Volunteer

Strategies for reaching out to prospective singers Read more

Recruitment Strategies for Children's Choruses

Jan-Marie Petersen | Children/Youth, Community Outreach, Recruitment, Schools, Social Media

Growing challenges in recruiting singers has led to creative tactics and new successes Read more

Season of Harmony Concert

3812 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN

nashvillesingers | Adults/Seniors, Audiences, Awards, Children/Youth, Community Outreach, Conducting, Fundraising, General, Performance, Repertoire, Singing, Social Media, Venue, Volunteer

The Nashville Singers Present - The Season of Harmony Annual Fundraising Concert Draws Attendees from Far and Wide NASHVILLE, TN - Nashville Singers is presenting an a cappella fundraising concert entitled "The Season of Harmony" at 7:00pm on November 17, 2012. The event will be held at Hillsboro High School. The school is located at 3812 Hillsboro Pike in Nashville. The zip code is 37215. Other performers include Lunch Break, and the W. H. Oliver Middle School Choir. Fox 17 reporter Erin Como will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Tickets are $15 and $30, and can be ordered online  www.nashvillesingers.org, or purchased at the door. A silent auction is being held in conjunction with the concert. The auction will begin at 6:00pm and will be open for bids through the end of intermission. The previous two Nashville Singers annual concerts have attracted 600 attendees from 38 cities in eight states across the USA. This year's event has attracted ticket buyers from across Middle Tennessee, and as far away as Illinois, and Georgia. Many are curious how a new performing ensemble manages to draw attendees from such a great distance. Executive Director Todd Wilson remarks, "When you have a reputation for presenting your audience with a quality product, are serving a good cause, and can and combine traditional marketing with the cost-effective reach of reach of social media, you can accomplish a great deal." This concert is our most critical fundraiser of the year. Enjoying success with this event is vital to funding our music education, grant, and scholarship programs for the coming year." About Nashville Singers In their first four years, this volunteer group has grown from four to 15 singers, learned 42 songs, released their first CD, racked up 47 performances for 28 organizations in seven counties across Tennessee, and produced a successful concert series which attracted attendees from 36 cities in eight states across the USA. Their concert audiences have ranged in size from a few hundred to 4000 people. Their diverse repertoire spans many genres. Their philanthropic mission is to enrich lives through support of music education in our schools and the community. This support comes in the form of music education grants, college scholarships, master classes in area schools, and an annual free singing lessons program called Acappella Academy. Nashville Singers is recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt 501(c)3 non-profit organization. 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 about Nashville Singers, call 615-852-SING (7464), visit them online at  www.nashvillesingers.org, or follow the chorus via social media on Facebook, Twitter, ReverbNation, and LinkedIn.         The Nashville Singers annual Season of Harmony concert will be held on November 17, at 7:00pm at Hillsboro High School. Tickets are on sale now.   Nashville Singers, Inc., Nashville Singers and Nashvillesingers.org are registered and protected service marks (SM) of Nashville Singers, Inc. Read more