[musictlk] Question for Performing Vocalists

[Sydney Walker Freedman]

I have lots of experience that I could share, but as I said in a previous
post, my work is not in the same genre (i sing gregorian chant, oratorios,
choral music, liturgy settings, etc. as opposed to alternative and rock),
so the environment and context are rather different.  I can give you
feedback about recording sessions, being on stage in a concert hall,
singing/chanting/reading in church services, touring, and maybe a few more
things.  I also have recordings that you can hear.  I am not in your area.
 However, I have a friend who is and also don't mind keeping in touch wity
you by e-mail, phone, or whatever would work best.

> Hello Everyone,
> My name is Rachael.  This is my first time writing on this listserve. 
>  
> Miranda, your email is a very interesting question.  Unfortunately, I
> don't have an answer for you. 
> I am very interested in this area of Christian vocalists.  I have a great
> desire to be a Christian vocalist in a rock/alternative Christian band.  I
> have no experience yet. 
>  
> Oh yeah, I am low vision and have had no encounters of anyone who plays or
> sings Christian music who is blind or low vision.  I would really like to
> hear from others about their experience in performing, traveling and being
> on stage.  
>  
> I mean like Miranda' s question, how also do sighted people respond to you
> as a blind or low vision musician?  Has anyone experienced any problems
> with recording in a studio or in someones home studio?  Is it difficult to
> tour and market yourself? 
>  
> Does anyone have a website, myspace page or recordings I could listen to. 
>  
> Does anyone know of a school or teacher that I can improve my skills?  I'm
> in the Washington DC area.
>  
> I have desperately been looking for others who enjoy singing Christian
> music and already have experienced and are blind or low vision. 
> Thank you everyone for your time!
> Have a great day,
> Rachael
>  
> On 6/16/07,
> Miranda Borka
> < mailto:knownoflove at sbcglobal.net knownoflove at sbcglobal.net
>> wrote:
> Hi,
> I'm the lead vocalist in our  contemporarry Christian band, and I'm
> totally Blind. I'm wondering if there's anyone who could give me
> suggestions on how I can move around on stage during up-tempo songs,
> without looking weird or out of the ordinary?
> I don't want to look like a stone statue, but I don't want to look strange
> either.
> Also, my husband, the only other member of the band is also Blind, so I
> don't have anyone sighted to tell me if I'm doing something out of place.
> Anyone who has any ideas?
> I greatly appreciate any help!
> Thanks in advance, and have a great day!
> In Christ, Miranda
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Sydney