[Menvi-discuss] following a conductor

[Bettie & Bill Downing]

Also you must be very, very nice to your fellow students so they will love you and want desperately to help you and be your friend.




On Jan 27, 2014, at 3:15 PM, Rick Coates wrote:

> Kelsey:
> 
> If your conductor does not offer you any flexibility then you may have a larger problem than the performance.  The tapping by the neighbor on the side of your hand (along side your body) should provide the discretion the conductor wants and would be helpful for you.  Recording the rehearsal will also be good for you.  I would suggest that the conductor come up with an alternative that will work for both of you. I also suggest that the conductor experience some form of blindfold test to understand your issues.  Experience is our best teacher.  
> 
> Good luck, Rick
> 
> 
> On Sun, Jan 26, 2014 at 5:22 PM, Kelsey Nicolay <piano.girl0299 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello,
> I am in a community choir and our next season starts in a week.  I use Braille music, but the director does not always direct the score as written and the choir members are expected to be watching him at all times.  I am totally blind, so I don't get that nonverbal feedback from the conductor.  I have been in communication with my voice teacher about this issue and she suggested that I have my neighbor tap me on the shoulder for tempo changes or to indicate a cut-off.  However, she emailed my director and he is not open to anyone doing this saying that it would not be discrete.  My neighbor agrees with the director and thinks that everyone will see what she is doing.  Does anyone have any suggestions on how to handle this? I plan to bring this up at my lesson on Wednesday.
> Thanks,
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