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Thread #76592   Message #1360412
Posted By: Tannywheeler
18-Dec-04 - 11:35 AM
Thread Name: American Sign Language and Music
Subject: RE: American Sign Language and Music
I'm churchfolks. I sing in the choir. There are 2 or 3 families in our congregation that have deaf people in them. Usually a member of the family "translates" for their deaf member in the pew. For Christmas and Easter, with larger crowds and extra family visiting we bring in a "professional" signer. I get very involved in the special music; when I look over the choir-loft rail and see the words/music being signed rhythmically I get goosebumps. I also see some of the congrgation's deaf members signing the choral responses and congregational hymns during such services. I get fascinated and sometimes forget to sing while I'm watching.      Tw