[Perform-Talk] Flashback Friday: Talent Show

[Julie McGinnity]

Hi all,

Sorry for coming in late here!

Thank you for your contributions to this discussion!  This is exciting!  :)

If anyone wishes to sing with a live accompanist, I would suggest
emailing the list.  You could send an email out to this list as well
as the music talk list.  Also, don't ever hesitate to contact me.  If
you send me an email at kaybaycar at gmail.com, I will get back to you
within 24 hours.  I can reach out to the members who, sadly, are not
on these lists and find someone who would be willing to play for you.

I believe the division should be able to help members find
accompanists for the talent show.  This is certainly not too much to
ask.  And it won't be too much to put out a Facebook post and maybe
even email out to the Nfbnet list asking for willing accompanists.

The division is not in the business of excluding those who wish to use
pre-recorded accompaniment tracks; however, we can make it as easy as
possible to help our members find live accompaniment if they want it.
Our board and others in leadership of the division do our best to make
the talent show run smoothly.  It is most important that our
performers and audience enjoy a great experience.  We strive to keep a
variety of performances in our show, but we will not exclude the 10th
singer who signs up or tell someone they cannot perform what they
want, unless it isn't family appropriate.  :)

Sarah, welcome to our division!!!  I look forward to seeing you at convention!

On 5/23/16, Jordy Stringer via Perform-talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> As the conversation seems to have fizzled out, I want to again take an
> opportunity to thank everyone who contributed, those who have been
> supportive to the performing arts division, as well as offer some
> encouragement to those who are not performed but want to.
> I think we're going to have an excellent convention this year, and I'll be
> happy to speak and spend time with as many of you as possible during the
> convention.
> With most sincere regards, yours in the movement.
> Jordy d. Stringer
>
>
> Sent from the iPhone of Jordy D. Stringer.
> Inform, encourage, empower!
>
>> On May 21, 2016, at 8:16 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Perform-talk
>> <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> You could reach out to the Division at large and see if anyone is willing
>> to provide piano accompaniment for you.
>>
>> Bridgit
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Perform-talk [mailto:perform-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Sarah Massengale via Perform-talk
>> Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2016 4:15 PM
>> To: Performing Arts Division list <perform-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Sarah Massengale <skmassengale at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Perform-Talk] Flashback Friday: Talent Show
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I plan to become a member of the Performing Arts Division this year during
>> convention this year and would love to participate in the talent show.
>> I’m struggling with issues related to accompaniment too though.  As a
>> classically trained singer, I really would rather perform with a pianist,
>> but I had no idea how to go about finding out if there’s anyone available
>> who’d be interested in playing.  I’ve thought about just using a
>> recording, but there really is just something special about live music.
>> I’m definitely really interested to hear others thoughts on this
>> particular situation.
>>
>> Sarah massengale
>>
>>
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-- 
Julie A. McGinnity
President, National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division,
Second Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Missouri
"For we walk by faith, not by sight"
2 Cor. 7