[Perform-Talk] Flashback Friday: Talent Show

Cameron Strife cameron at cameronstrife.com
Sat May 21 21:06:10 UTC 2016


Hi. Ah, okay, so such a thing does exist then. That's good. I'd like
to get my info in the database by the way. How would I go about doing
that?

Thanks,

Cameron.





On 5/21/16, S L Johnson via Perform-talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 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?ť 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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