[Perform-Talk] Any church music directors out there?

[annedonnellon at gmail.com]

Question...
They actually clearly stated that vision would be required???  I understand
the ability to read music, but if in fact they stated that vision is
required, I hope you will report that immediately!
This is blatant discrimination, not an acceptable behavior, church community
or not!
While I am not a church music conductor and never have been, I have been a
cantor for many years.  I do pray that whomever you are working with will
open ther minds and hearts and realize the capabilities of blind conductors.
If they are-great.  It just seems from what I read that was not the case.
Keep educating!
Annie

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Subject: [Perform-Talk] Any church music directors out there?

Greetings:

 

A church I attend is looking for a new music director, and I'm on the search
committee. We're currently in the process of drafting the job description,
using a previous job description as a template. The old description said
that vision would be needed for reading music. I'm wondering whether there
are any current or former blind music directors in this group, and if so, if
they'd be willing to talk with me about how they do/did the job. The church
wants someone who will bring in music from diverse traditions and conduct
the choir, which is usually b pick-up choir because people have limited
time. I would really appreciate any guidance!

 

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