[Perform-Talk] Flashback Friday: Talent Show

Tue May 24 15:57:56 UTC 2016

Sarah, what kind of music do you sing?

On 5/24/16, Sarah Massengale via Perform-talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Good morning everyone,
>
> I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who took the time to welcome me
> and offer advice on finding an accompanist.  I really appreciate it, and I
> look forward to meeting all of you at convention.
>
> Sarah
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On May 23, 2016, at 4:56 PM, Jordy Stringer via Perform-talk
>> <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> I agree, particularly if we are going to continue to go with the
>> pre-registration for the talent show.
>> When you, Julie, did the program a number of weeks back, I missed the
>> first 15 minutes, so I never got to hear rather not be pre-registration
>> was going to happen or not. It's absolutely imperative that that happen
>> especially if the division is going to take on the responsibility of
>> finding individuals to a company performances.
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from the iPhone of Jordy D. Stringer.
>> Inform, encourage, empower!
>>
>>> On May 23, 2016, at 4:31 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Perform-talk
>>> <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> I would recommend a cut-off date when potential performers can request
>>> live accompaniment. This way, it gives the Division time to procure
>>> accompaniment, as well as give performers time to know if live
>>> accompaniment can be found or not.
>>>
>>> Bridgit
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Perform-talk [mailto:perform-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>> Julie McGinnity via Perform-talk
>>> Sent: Monday, May 23, 2016 3:18 PM
>>> To: Performing Arts Division list <perform-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Julie McGinnity <kaybaycar at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Perform-Talk] Flashback Friday: Talent Show
>>>
>>> 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
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