[musictlk] having dccsccculty with choir director

[Timothy Clark - KC3CDU]

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On Av 27, 5774 AM, at 16:18, josh lester via musictlk <musictlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> 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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