[Oabs] Music to brush up on for convention

[Macy McClain]

Hi Kaiti,
Sounds awesome! I used to have a huge book of Federation Songs, but can't seem to find it anywhere!
The only portable musical instrument that I have is my flute. I will also have my singing voice with me. Lol.
The flute is very flexible in terms of jazzing things up. There are a ton of extended techniques that you can use. I don't know all of them, but I'm still learning. Just let me know if you'd like me to bring it, and I will.
By the way, I have notes from last night's conference call that I took. I will post those to the list either sometime today or tomorrow.
Have a good day! :-)

Macy
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> On Oct 21, 2014, at 1:09 AM, Kaiti Shelton via Oabs <oabs at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi gang,
> 
> I know the first time I went to a convention in 2012, I had no idea
> what the lyrics to the federation songs were.  I'm sure Aleeha can
> attest, and maybe she'll even agree with me, that I felt really stupid
> mumbling along and trying to pick up the tune with Barbara Pierce at
> the same table, who knows every word and tune forwards and backwards.
> In case you want to look up the lyrics and listen to the songs I will
> be leading at convention, here is a list.  I've listed the Federation
> songs, as well as the ones I will be using for the Beatles in case I'm
> just a geek for knowing all the lyrics to those.  These will not all
> be used, but are what I have prepared and/or am working on.
> 
> Federation songs, to the tune of (if applicable).
> Blind Workshop Blues.  Original tune
> Happy Home for the Blind, to the tune of Home on the Range.  I
> personally think this song is witty and hilarious, but I will have to
> make sure no one from the BELL home or something will be there before
> I sing it so I don't offend anyone.
> I've Been Workin in the Workshop, to the tune of I've Been Working on
> the Railroad.  I'd highly recommend listening to this one if you can,
> because when I just read the lyrics I had a difficult time figuring
> out how the words in the chorus line up.
> Ode to the Code, to the tune of Jingle Bells.
> The Bureau Song, to the tune of In the Garden.
> The Library Song, to the tune of Battle Cry of Freedom.
> The NFB Battle Song (Glory, glory, Federation), to the tune of Battle
> Hymn of the Republic.
> The Quiet Car Song, to the tune of Clementine/Found a Peanut.  Kind of
> dismal, but also pretty witty, I think.
> The Rehab Song, original tune.  If I remember correctly, this one is
> one of Barbara's favorites.  It's really witty, and pretty short.
> The Technology Song, to the tune of, I believe, the Toy song.  "It
> went zip when it moved and pop when it stopped, whirr when it stood
> still," if that jogs memories.  I'm sorry I don't remember the actual
> tune, but it's played a lot around Christmas.
> White Cane Freedom March, I'm not sure of the exact name of the song,
> but it's a civil war march that I'm sure you all will quickly pick up
> on.  sol mi sol, sol mi sol, sol mi sol la sol mi sol, for those of
> you who know solfege.  That might get you started.
> We Shall Not Be Moved, to I believe the tune of the song of the same
> name.  It's 4 verses with a repeat of the last verse, and pretty easy
> to pick up.
> Note, I may not perform all of these, or all the verses from some of
> the longer ones due to time constraints.  I am also going to most
> likely do the old pac plan song.
> If anyone knows where I can find some of the newer NFB songs to
> introduce a few of them to the group, that would be awesome as well.
> 
> Beatles songs, tentative days for playing.
> Deborah mentioned that it is possible that some talent from others in
> the Federation will be interspersed throughout the Friday night
> fundraiser, so here is a "set list" for that first.
> ***Here comes the sun*** (work in progress, would be a great opener if
> I can get it learned on guitar.
> Eleanor Rigby, done.
> Let it Be, done.
> ***Getting Better*** Closing.  Done, but would omit the verse about
> "Used to get angry at my woman" for the sake of being family friendly.
> 
> Other songs to be used when we need to fill time.
> Imagine (I know it's technically not the Beatles, but it's from the
> Lennon and McCartney song book).
> Yellow Submarine with adapted lyrics.
> "March together now"  Adapted lyrics of All Together Now
> Can't Buy Me Love (working on guitar arrangement that is a bit more bluesy).
> Hello, Goodbye (You say goodbye, and I say hello are the main lyrics).
> Hey Jude
> Ob-La-di, Ob-La-Da.  Working on it.
> With a Little Help from My Friends,
> Yesterday (Provided I figure out a good key on guitar, since the
> chords are more complex, and I only know it on piano right now).
> -- 
> Kaiti Shelton
> University of Dayton 2016.
> Music Therapy, Psychology, Philosophy
> President, Ohio Association of Blind Students
> Sigma Alpha Iota-Delta Sigma
> 
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