Jazz Concert & Steinway Fundraiser

The Brentwood Library & Steinway & Sons Presents:

John Birdsong & Friends Jazz Concert

Jazz concert & Steinway Fundraiser

Sunday, November 8

4:00-5:00PM

$10 suggested donation.

Registration Required.

John Birdsong

Paula James Chavis (vocals)

Joe Davidian (piano)

Josh Hunt (drummer)

John Birdsong and Friends will perform classic jazz standards from “The Great American Songbook”. John Birdsong has been described as one of the most “soulful” upright jazz bass players in the Nashville area. Joe Davidian (piano) has released three albums under his name and tours nationally and internationally with his trio. Josh Hunt (drummer) has toured with Alison Krauss and Union Station, and is a member of the Jerry Douglas band. Paula James Chavis (vocals)  has performed background vocals for Kenny Rogers, in the Super Bowl Halftime for Kids, and in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS.

Library Director Susan Earl says, “A Steinway piano is the best made piano in the world, respected by all professional musicians. Brentwood residents expect and deserve the best. A Steinway here at the library opens up the multiplicity of events that engage all of the community.”

A permanent Steinway piano will enrich quality performances and celebrate the arts within the Brentwood community. Other ideas include piano recitals and musical showcases.

According to Steinway and Sons, the Brentwood Library would be the first library in the Nashville area to own such a piano. Steinway and Sons has helped many middle Tennessee universities and organizations such as the Nashville Jazz Workshop, WO Smith Music School, and The Dance Theatre of TN.

Register here, call Brigid Day at 615-371-0090 ext. 8510, or e-mail dayb@brentwood-tn.org.

Steinway Initiative

Elaine Zhang, Claire Zang, and Rina Xu are three of the children who took turns filling our lobby with beautiful music on Monday, December 8th. The Brentwood Library has a privately owned Steinway piano on loan on which piano students may schedule a  performance.

The library hopes to acquire a Steinway of our very own for more community music performances, but we need your help. Please consider donating to our Steinway Initiative. You may click here for more information.

Internship Opportunity

The Brentwood Library is now accepting applications for an unpaid Fall internship opportunity. Applications are available online. Please share this information with any college business majors you know who may be interested.

This internship position will provide substantial experience in nonprofit fundraising, researching donor prospects, solicitation strategizing, in addition to gaining valuable office experience working in a fabulous atmosphere. The intern will be encouraged to take a leadership role in spearheading their own project within the objectives.

Description
The Brentwood Library Foundation is a non-profit organization that solicits contributions in support of The Brentwood Library. The Annual Fund is the yearly fundraising drive. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• design a brochure
• write corporate, small business, and individual solicitation letters
• organize printing needs
• process mailings
• track and report donations
• work with library employees to meet goals

Responsibilities
Must be able to follow directions and work independently to plan and implement a fundraising drive focusing on three levels - corporate, small business, and personal.

Requirements
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
Personable, friendly, eager to learn
Must have reliable transportation
Must live close enough to Brentwood to commute
Well-organized and detail oriented
Ability to multi task, take initiative, and follow-through
Passionate, hard worker, dependable, responsible
Able to spend 10-15 hours per week

If you have any questions, please email Brigid at dayb@brentwood-tn.org