From: Michael Eckford
To: VOCALIST <vocalist>
Subject: Re: Folder Shoulder/"The Black Folder"
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April wrote: "My choir director had us all purchase "The Black Folder"
(that's the actual name). I'm not
sure if you're familiar with it, but it does help to alleviate some of
the irritating folder shoulder."

Nancy Mitchell wrote:

Actually, I'd like a folder that has something into which I can slip my
fingers. This is because I'm one of those folks who also needs to use
that stuff you put on your fingers so you can pick up papers when
collating them. As a result, folders tend to slip off of the hand
holding my folder from the back.

Hello All,

"The Black Folder" is a tremendously useful tool for anyone who needs a
good functional folder. It comes with all kinds of good things to
facilitate the handling of sheet music - extra pockets, ring binders,
pencil holders, etc. etc. There is a strap which fits around the hand
for ease of holding. Prices start at about $25 Canadian, which occurs
to me would be about 30% cheaper for Americans, given the exchange
rate. The price gets even lower if ordered in bulk.

Here is a website for "The Black Folder", where there is much more info:

http://www.musicfolder.com/index.html#home

By the way, the inventor of "The Black Folder", Ian Bullen, has been a
colleague of mine and I am happy for him that he is "a local boy made
good". Otherwise, I have no connection with this product, although I'm
wondering if Ian might give me a deal if any of you were to mention my
little plug here... :o)

Cheers.

Michael Eckford
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
michaelb-at-islandnet.com