[MusicTlk] Looking to Network with Church Music Directors

[Julie A. Orozco]

Hi everyone,

 

I recently got a job at my church as their music director. It's the kind of
work I've wanted to do for a long time, so this opportunity is so exciting
to me. I get to lead the choirs, choose the music, and generally facilitate
all music-related programing at our church. 

 

As I work out what resources I need and how to make my job accessible to me,
I'm interested in hearing from anyone who has done this work. I read Braille
music and will be using it as much as possible to learn choral and other
music. I'd love to hear about how any blind church music directors got music
into Braille, how you organized your print music, and any other tips you can
share. 

 

Although I love the work, the learning curve is huge, and sometimes the
inaccessibility of it all feels a little staggering. But I know I just need
to find a rhythm and use the resources that work for me. My church is very
accommodating and supportive. I can get readers when I need them, and they
will even pay for me to get some of our pieces transcribed into Braille. 

 

Thanks for reading, and I look forward to finding others in this field.

 

Julie

Julie A. Orozco MM, JD