[musictlk] choir
Anne Martin
amartin at negia.net
Tue May 6 18:04:14 UTC 2014
I've sung in many choirs. I just anticipate the changes in tempos and cut
offs.
Also, someone usually nudges me when we're getting ready to stand up or sit
down.
Anne
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From: "Linda Mentink" <mentink at frontiernet.net>
To: "Music Talk Mailing List" <musictlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2014 1:56 PM
Subject: Re: [musictlk] choir question
>I used a music stand whenever possible. This enabled a friend next to me to
>tap the tempo changes on the back of my right hand, and give me cut-offs as
>well. When I stood in a row further back on the risers, they just left a
>place for my stand on the riser in front of me. If you can get the choir
>director's help and permission, it works really well!
>
> Blessings,
>
> Linda
>
> At 11:45 AM 5/6/2014, you wrote:
>>Hello,
>>I am relatively new to the list (I joined last Friday.) I currently sing
>>in a community choir which I enjoy a lot. The person who sat next to me
>>this season gave me a lot of assistance which included helping me with
>>putting print tabs on my music so she could help me find it faster,
>>assisted me with tactually understanding the explanations our director
>>gives for how our vowels should be formed, etc. However, she mentioned
>>last night she might move to another section next season which means I
>>would not be able to sit next to her anymore. Therefore, do you think it
>>would be acceptable to ask the director to pair me with someone who would
>>be willing to assist with the tasks I listed above? Since I can't just
>>look at the director's mouth when he gives a clue, I need that tactile
>>help. What do you think is the best course of action if she indeed
>>decides to sing a different part? I'm comfortable with the part I'm
>>singing now, so I don't really want to change. Any suggesations would be
>>greatly appreciated.
>>Thank you,
>>Kelsey Nicolay
>>
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