[Journalists] Performing Arts Division, NFB, Press release & joint fund raising opportunities

[D. W. Hill]

Oct. 21, 2007
Hello fellow NFB Journalists,
Below is a press release which is being 
circulated throughout the NFB by the Performing 
Arts Division. You'll notice that one of my songs 
was chosen. There are also joint fund-raising 
opportunities for other nonprofits both within 
and outside of the NFB, who would like to earn $4 
from every $12 sale, with no costs. It's a lot 
easier and less messy than hoagies. Donna

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


CONTACT:
Dennis Holston, President
Performing Arts Division of the National Federation of the Blind
(212) 933-0688
<file:///mailto:dholston@nyc.rr.com>dholston at nyc.rr.com


First-ever Compilation CD of Blind Musicians Released
by the National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division

New York, New York (October 9, 2007): The 
Performing Arts Division of the National 
Federation of the Blind is proud to announce the 
release of their first-ever compilation CD entitled Sound In Sight – Volume 1.

Eighteen songs performed by blind artists were 
selected through an open submission process and 
carefully reviewed by the Division’s Board of 
Directors.  Highlights of the genre-spanning 
collection include Nashville-based songwriter JP 
Williams’ “Tongue Tied”, Brooklyn folk-pop 
stylist Brooke Fox’s “Cinematic”,Pennsylvania 
folk rock songwriter Donna Hill’s The Edge of the 
Line”  and hip-hop duo Got Kemistry’s “Let Me See You Move.”

“This album is full of talent from across the 
nation. With great vocals combined with a wide 
variety of music, there is something for 
everyone!” said Dennis Holston, president of the Performing Arts Division.

The album was unveiled at the Division’s General 
Membership Meeting as part of the National 
Federation of the Blind (NFB) national convention 
held June 30 to July 6, in Atlanta, Georgia.  The 
compilation is now available for purchase (visit 
<file:///http://www.padnfb.org/>www.padnfb.org 
for more information) and the plans for digital 
download will be announced shortly.

Active since 2000, the Performing Arts Division 
of the NFB brings together blind and visually 
impaired people who have a common and 
professional interest in the entertainment field. 
The Performing Arts Division (PAD) serves as a 
promotional and networking resource to help its 
members achieve their artistic and professional 
goals by sponsoring performance and project 
opportunities while raising media awareness for 
talented blind entertainers of all genres.

The funds raised from the CD purchases will serve 
to benefit further programs of the Performing 
Arts Division of the NFB.  To purchase the CD or 
to learn more about the Performing Arts Division, 
please visit 
<file:///http://www.padnfb.org/>www.padnfb.org. 
For more information about the National 
Federation of the Blind, visit <file:///http://www.nfb.org/>www.nfb.org.

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About the National Federation of the Blind

With more than 50,000 members, the National 
Federation of the Blind is the largest and most 
influential membership organization of blind 
people in the United States.   The NFB improves 
blind people’s lives through advocacy, education, 
research, technology, and programs encouraging 
independence and self-confidence.  It is the 
leading force in the blindness field today and 
the voice of the nation's blind.  In January 2004 
the NFB opened the National Federation of the 
Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and 
training center in the United States for the blind led by the blind.
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Oct. 21, 2007
Hello fellow NFB Journalists,
Below is a press release which is being circulated throughout the NFB by the Performing Arts Division. You'll notice that one of my songs was chosen. There are also joint fund-raising opportunities for other nonprofits both within and outside of the NFB, who would like to earn $4 from every $12 sale, with no costs. It's a lot easier and less messy than hoagies. Donna
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
CONTACT:
Dennis Holston, President
Performing Arts Division of the National Federation of the Blind
(212) 933-0688
file:///mailto:dholston@nyc.rr.com dholston at nyc.rr.com
 
 
First-ever Compilation CD of Blind Musicians Released
by the National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division
 
New York, New York (October 9, 2007):
The Performing Arts Division of the National Federation of the Blind is proud to announce the release of their first-ever compilation CD entitled
Sound In Sight – Volume 1
.
 
Eighteen songs performed by blind artists were selected through an open submission process and carefully reviewed by the Division’s Board of Directors.  Highlights of the genre-spanning collection include Nashville-based songwriter JP Williams’ “Tongue Tied”, Brooklyn folk-pop stylist Brooke Fox’s “Cinematic”,Pennsylvania folk rock songwriter Donna Hill’s The Edge of the Line”  and hip-hop duo Got Kemistry’s “Let Me See You Move.”
 
“This album is full of talent from across the nation. With great vocals combined with a wide variety of music, there is something for everyone!” said Dennis Holston, president of the Performing Arts Division.
 
The album was unveiled at the Division’s General Membership Meeting as part of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) national convention held June 30 to July 6, in Atlanta, Georgia.  The compilation is now available for purchase (visit file:///http://www.padnfb.org/ www.padnfb.org
for more information) and the plans for digital download will be announced shortly.
 
Active since 2000, the Performing Arts Division of the NFB brings together blind and visually impaired people who have a common and professional interest in the entertainment field. The Performing Arts Division (PAD) serves as a promotional and networking resource to help its members achieve their artistic and professional goals by sponsoring performance and project opportunities while raising media awareness for talented blind entertainers of all genres.
 
The funds raised from the CD purchases will serve to benefit further programs of the Performing Arts Division of the NFB.  To purchase the CD or to learn more about the Performing Arts Division, please visit file:///http://www.padnfb.org/ www.padnfb.org
.  For more information about the National Federation of the Blind, visit file:///http://www.nfb.org/ www.nfb.org
.
 
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About the National Federation of the Blind
 
With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States.   The NFB improves blind people’s lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence.  It is the leading force in the blindness field today and the voice of the nation's blind.  In January 2004 the NFB opened the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and training center in the United States for the blind led by the blind.
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