[Menvi-discuss] Advice on onductor signals during choir rehearsal

[Jeanie Willis]

Hi,

I saw an article some time ago about a baton that could create haptic
feedback to a wrist or ankle band (or multiple) worn by a blind user in a
choir or orchestra.  I'm not sure how far this was along in development and
suspect it will not be cheap but it was an interesting approach to this
issue.

The idea was that you would get your info straight from the conductor in
real time.  The concern with anyone tapping you, etc was that it will always
be in relay a second behind the conductors movement.

I think it was on one of my other lists that I saw this, so can ask if
anyone remembers where it came from if anyone wants further info.

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Subject: [Menvi-discuss] Advice on onductor signals during choir rehearsal

Good afternoon,
I've been away from music for a while, but am once again singing in my
community choir under a new director (much better than the way things were
last time I sang with the group). I was unable to secure braille music
transcription for this season, but am hopeful I will be able to have my
music transcribed for the fall. I am therefore only using the words which I
was able to get brailled. I have spoken with the person who sits next to me
and she agreed to help me with the signals the conductor is giving for when
he wants to slow the group down, cutoffs, etc. that I cannot see. She
suggested maybe having her touch my leg when the director cuts the choir off
at the end of a piece, but I don't want her signals to draw attention, so is
there a standard to follow for this or can we come up with our own system
based on our unique needs? I've been out of the choir world for several
years, so I'm sure things have changed considerably. My neighbor does a good
job of explaining what the director is doing during warmups when he adds
gestures to encourage a certain technique and will help me when needed,
mainly by having me place my hand over hers as she does the motion. She also
reads the notes to me for a specific section of music we are working on, but
we're unsure how to go about indicating the conductor's nonverbal cues. Any
suggestions on this would be greatly appreciated.

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