[musictlk] Calling Federation Musicians: NABS Needs Your Help!

[Chris Nusbaum]

Hello Fellow Musicians:

 

As you are likely aware, the 2015 National Federation of the Blind
Washington Seminar is right around the corner. You probably already know
that the Washington Seminar is the time when we visit our Congressional
representatives and educate them about the legislation blind people need to
live the lives we want. What you may not know, however, is that Washington
Seminar also provides our musicians with a unique opportunity to show off
our talent while supporting the work of one of our strongest divisions.

 

Each year, the National Association of Blind Students holds a NABS Café at
Washington Seminar in which Federationists can enjoy food, drink, live
entertainment, and lots of fun with friends in an informal setting. This
year, we’re holding our café on Tuesday, January 26 from 8:00 PM-12:00 AM,
and we need your help to make the event possible. We’re looking for a
handful of musicians who could play a set of 2-4 songs as live background
music throughout the café. All styles of music are welcome; however, we’re
looking to promote a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere which is fun for the
whole family.

 

If you are interested in participating as a performer in this event, please
send a video or audio file sampling your music to Kathryn Webster, NABS
fundraising chair, at kathrynwebster.nfb at gmail.com. Kathryn and her
committee will determine whether your music will work for this setting, and
will get back to you within a few days with a decision. Also, please spread
the word to any other musicians who are attending Washington Seminar and who
may be interested in performing. Please contact Kathryn or myself with any
questions. We look forward to hearing your talent on full display at the
NABS Café. See you in Washington!

 

Chris Nusbaum, President

Maryland Association of Blind Students

Vice President, Greater Carroll County Chapter, National Federation of the
Blind of Maryland

Board Member, National Association of Blind Students

Phone: (443) 547-2409

Email: dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com

Twitter: @Chrisn98 and @nabslink

 

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.