[musictlk] having dccsccculty with choir director

[josh lester]

I'd do it by hearing!
Listen for when the others release the note, and follow them.


On 8/23/14, Kelsey Nicolay via musictlk <musictlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hello,
> I posted a similar question before, but here goes.  I am in a
> community choir that is strictly volunteer, although we have to
> pay dues at the beginning of the season.  I really enjoy the
> group and have made some good friends.  However, I am having
> trouble getting the director to accommodate my blindness.  He
> does make sure I have all the music I need and that I have a
> music stand, but the problem is that I cannot see when he is
> conducting.  I can get when to come in based on reading the
> Braille score, but the problem is when there is a fermata and he
> holds it for as long as he wants.  I have no way of knowing when
> to cut off.  I suggested having my neighbor tap me on the arm
> when it is time to release, but this director wants no part of
> that, saying that it would cause a distraction.  While I
> understand where he's coming from with that, without that
> feedback though, I'm basically left in the dark about when he is
> going to release a certain note.  I sent an email to the group's
> president explaining that for a blind person, there really is no
> way for them to know when to cut off without some sort of tactile
> cue from a neighbor and I asked if the three of us could meet to
> come up with a plan that meets everyone's needs and draws as
> little attention to me as possible.  Does anyone have any ideas
> on how a sighted neighbor could relay such information to me
> tactually without drawing attention to myself or them? I hope to
> have this discussion near the beginning of the season.  I have a
> friend in the group who I know outside of the chorus, but she's
> in a different section, so she really can't help much.  I would
> appreciate any suggestions you all might have.  Also, your
> suggestions will be shared with the president and the director,
> although I will remove your names from them.  If you do not want
> your opinion to be shared, please write me offlist and say so.
> I'm going to compile a document with all your suggestions.
> Thanks,
> Kelsey Nicolay
>
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