[musictlk] Reading music

[Janvier Jones]

Hello everyone,
My name is Janvier and I am new to this list.  I am writing because I am a person who is legally blind and struggling to read sheet music. It is impossible for me to sightread without holding the page very close to my face, which means the people listening to me sing can't see me.  As for playing an instrument, it has been next to impossible for me because of how close I need the page to be.
I know there must be some low vision aids that can help with this, so I am looking for advice and suggestions from those of you who may have been in the same situation and have found practical ways to address those challenges.
Any help or suggestions you have are very welcome.  Thanks much!
Janvier



Life is ache and flourish, constant
blooming, 

delicate breaking, indelicate
mending.

Days to take and cherish, fill
and empty;

every joy and sorrow worth
befriending.