[Perform-Talk] Flashback Friday: Talent Show

S L Johnson SLJohnson25 at comcast.net
Sat May 21 20:55:09 UTC 2016 

Hello:

I became a new member at the convention last year.  I have been singing for 
over 50 years.  Gosh, that really makes me feel old.  Anyway, I had 
considered performing last year but did not have any accompaniment. 
although I can sing without it, I prefer to have at least piano 
accompaniment.  It would take a lot of organization ahead of time but, I 
think it would work if people could be in touch with their selections in 
plenty of time so an accompanist can be found.  If an instrumental group is 
formed for the purpuseds of accompanying singers, then times would have to 
be found during the week before the talent show so everyone can practice 
together.  I will not be attending this year due to financial difficulties. 
I do hope everyone has a great time and a wonderful talent show.  I will 
look forward to hearing the recording whether it is live streamed or 
available for later listening.

Sandra Johnson


-----Original Message----- 
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Perform-talk
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 8:26 PM
To: 'Performing Arts Division list'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Perform-Talk] Flashback Friday: Talent Show

You can allow for both live and recorded accompaniment, if you can find the 
volunteers willing to provide live accompaniment. Perhaps performers would 
have to notify PAD in advance if they wished to use the live accompaniment 
so an idea of what to expect would be known, but the biggest obstacle I see 
to this is finding the volunteers. It's all contingent upon finding people 
who will agree to show up with instruments and provide accompaniment. But 
this way, performers have a choice. It does seem doable though.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Perform-talk [mailto:perform-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
Jordy Stringer via Perform-talk
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 6:01 PM
To: Darian Smith <dsmithnfb at gmail.com>
Cc: Jordy Stringer <jordystringer83 at gmail.com>; Performing Arts Division 
list <perform-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Perform-Talk] Flashback Friday: Talent Show

That's what I get for opening my big giant mouth. I've paid to do a lot of 
things in life, but I've never paid to be in address.
But, as leaders we serve at the pleasure of the people. But as you also 
know, I'm willing to do practically anything in support of the Federation. 
As it relates to the topic of accompaniment, I too would like to hear 
others' thoughts, as this conversation was broached a number of years ago 
during a general membership conference call, and as it relates to the talent 
show the views were mixed, but very much one-sided as it related to the 
sound and sight projects.
As a matter of personal perspective, I love live music, but as was also 
articulately stated by our current president, it's very important to have a 
variety of performance types, as well as not being biased while also 
creating a lineup that will be both thoughtful and entertaining at the same 
time. You definitely don't want 30 of the same types of performances, 
particularly in that type of performance arena. Another saying that we used 
to struggle as a division with was keeping people in their seats for the 
show and it's entirety, I believe now we've tackle that with the most 
recently board approved performance allowance for both performers, and 
overall showtime. I cite this as a recent decision, as it has only been 
since 2013 it functioned in this manner.

As many of you may remember, the talent show in years past would go until 
well after midnight. And that wasn't feasible for individual performers, nor 
was it feasible for those of us who were facilitating the event. Again, this 
is yet another hurdle that has also been tackled.
But seriously, I think this could be an interesting idea for years to come. 
I've seen this work at a number of state conventions of the last two years, 
most recently at the Louisiana convention.
That particular instance involved Tennessee affiliate president, lead singer 
of the cane tips, the infamous, and ever wild Mr. James Brown and it was 
absolutely awesome! In any event, I'd love to hear more thoughts and ideas.



Sent from the iPhone of Jordy D. Stringer.
Inform, encourage, empower!

> On May 20, 2016, at 5:31 PM, Darian Smith <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> As a former President of this division I think that Mr. Stringer  ought to 
> contribute no less  than $100, especially since he is so in favor of this 
> idea.
>  now  that I think of it, he could dress in purple drag and dance with me.
>   either way the issue of accompaniment has not been discussed, and I 
> think it is an important issue to talk about because a member of our 
> division brought it up..
>
>> On May 20, 2016, at 2:17 PM, Jordy Stringer <jordystringer83 at gmail.com> 
>> wrote:
>>
>>  Madam President, I believe Mr. Smith has talked himself into quite an 
>> interesting fundraising idea.
>>  I'll bet we could raise money to see that performance.
>> During the talent show a fundraising goal of let's just say, $250 could 
>> be set, and if this goes reached Darien has to perform the song, even in 
>> the pants.
>> Since were performers, and non-conventional, if Darian doesn't agree, I 
>> think perhaps we can come up with some other very interesting, and silly 
>> thing to do that would make people laugh, and also raise a few bucks more 
>> for the division.
>> Obviously the goal wouldn't have to necessarily be 250, but if we can get 
>> Darian to agree, I'm in for 50.
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from the iPhone of Jordy D. Stringer.
>> Inform, encourage, empower!
>>
>>> On May 20, 2016, at 4:21 PM, Darian Smith via Perform-talk 
>>> <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Price point is totally getting  higher *smile*
>>>> On May 20, 2016, at 12:07 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>>>> Perform-talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Anyone remember when Prince performed with pants that had no, um, 
>>>> backside, to put it politely. Should totally wear that costume to 
>>>> really get into the Prince vibe! LOL!
>>>>
>>>> Bridgit
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Perform-talk [mailto:perform-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>>> Behalf Of Jordy Stringer via Perform-talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 1:44 PM
>>>> To: Performing Arts Division list <perform-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Jordy Stringer <jordystringer83 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Perform-Talk] Flashback Friday: Talent Show
>>>>
>>>> This sounds like quite the idea! You should note that I will be making 
>>>> a motion during the business meeting that the board insist you perform 
>>>> purple rain by Prince at this year's talent show.
>>>> I'm 100% certain I'll get a second to that motion. :-) Jordy
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Sent from the iPhone of Jordy D. Stringer.
>>>> Inform, encourage, empower!
>>>>
>>>>> On May 20, 2016, at 2:19 PM, Darian Smith via Perform-talk 
>>>>> <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> but not if I had to go all  multi instrument while performing it
>>>>> because it would be  a work out :) plus, Iâ?Tm not that talented in 
>>>>> any way to pull any of that off.lol!
>>>>>> On May 20, 2016, at 11:14 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>>>>>> Perform-talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Wouldn't that be a performance? Ha-ha smile
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Perform-talk [mailto:perform-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>>>>> Behalf Of Darian Smith via Perform-talk
>>>>>> Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 1:07 PM
>>>>>> To: Don Mitchell` <donmi at q.com>
>>>>>> Cc: Darian Smith <dsmithnfb at gmail.com>; Performing Arts Division
>>>>>> list <perform-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Perform-Talk] Flashback Friday: Talent Show
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Don,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I Want to understand a little more of what you mean.
>>>>>> So, if  I like â?oPurple Rainâ? by  Prince and I wanted to sing it 
>>>>>> for the talent show you think I ought  to produce a version of it 
>>>>>> myself? or should I simply not perform in the talent sho for concern 
>>>>>> that I might take away from the experience?
>>>>>> Thanks for the clarification!
>>>>>> Darian
>>>>>>> On May 20, 2016, at 7:29 AM, Don Mitchell` <donmi at q.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I would never want to make such a demand on our performers, or the 
>>>>>>> division: Just feel that back-tracks take away from the art of the 
>>>>>>> performance. If the performers produced their own tracks that would 
>>>>>>> be another thing all together.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Don Mitchell
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>> From: Perform-talk [mailto:perform-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>>>>>> Behalf Of Darian Smith via Perform-talk
>>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 10:15 PM
>>>>>>> To: Performing Arts Division list
>>>>>>> Cc: Darian Smith
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Perform-Talk] Flashback Friday: Talent Show
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Don and all,
>>>>>>> I worry that setting such a requirement or standard would 
>>>>>>> functionally limit the participation of others?
>>>>>>> What of those who cannot or decide not to bring their  expensive 
>>>>>>> instruments to convention?  What of those who would have to carry 
>>>>>>> those instruments along with the things they bring to convention. 
>>>>>>> I have a difficult time traveling light to convention as is and  I 
>>>>>>> suspect Iâ?Tm not the only one out of the thousands of people that 
>>>>>>> come to convention.
>>>>>>> Then I suppose one might suggest the possibility of asking the 
>>>>>>> division to rent instruments.  This might certainly solve the 
>>>>>>> problem,  but that would be a costly venture for the division.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Personally  I think that the talent show is a great opportunity for 
>>>>>>> those who are \ seasoned performers to get on stage and show off 
>>>>>>> their  polished passion and for    those who might want to   stand 
>>>>>>> up and fight their stage  fright to get their bravery rewarded by 
>>>>>>> loving applause from their   federation family.
>>>>>>> In short I see this as an inclusive show of talent of all types, and 
>>>>>>> I hope that it stays that way.
>>>>>>> Respectfully,
>>>>>>> Darian
>>>>>>>> On May 19, 2016, at 8:53 PM, Don Mitchell` via Perform-talk 
>>>>>>>> <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I have performed many times. I like the performances best that
>>>>>>>> are live performances with live accompaniments, not canned back 
>>>>>>>> tracks.
>>>>>>>> I would like to see the performance division give preference to 
>>>>>>>> live performances.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Don Mitchell, Chairperson piano technology group
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>>> From: Perform-talk [mailto:perform-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>>>>>>> Behalf Of Darian Smith via Perform-talk
>>>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 1:42 PM
>>>>>>>> To: Performing Arts Division list
>>>>>>>> Cc: Darian Smith
>>>>>>>> Subject: [Perform-Talk] Flashback Friday: Talent Show
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Good afternoon all,
>>>>>>>> Have you gone to the annual showcase of talent put on by the 
>>>>>>>> Performing
>>>>>>>> Arts Division?
>>>>>>>> Have you performed? watched someone perform? what was your
>>>>>>>> favorite act or acts?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>>>> Darian
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