Axlerod, J., & Ahmed, S. (2018, August 9). How an ASL Interpreter Translates Concerts
for Deaf People. Cable News Network. https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/09/health/asl-
interpreter-concert-trnd/index.html
This source is an interview of Lindsey Rothschild-Cross done by CNN, on how she
translates and interprets at concerts, what her process and training is like and how she
aids the deaf community through her specialized area of interpreting.
Bloom, J. (2023, May 3). CPC - Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. Registry of
Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. - Education. Standards. Excellence.
https://rid.org/programs/ethics/code-of-professional-conduct/
The Code of Professional Conduct is a heavily referenced source by all those in the
interpreting world whether it be the interpreters themselves or the deaf. It is a guide book
for most circumstances whether it be legal, medical, or entertainment work.
Designing accessible events for people with disabilities and Deaf people. (n.d.). Working
With Sign Language Interpreters for Events.
https://mrac.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/MRAC-ASL-Interpreter-Guide-Update-
Oct.-2016.docx
Written mainly for the state of Minnesota, but applicable in any state, this source covers
how to reach out for an interpreter and ways to inquire if they are qualified for a theater
or concert job.
DeVault, N., & DeVault, N. (2023, March 10). ASL Music Interpreters amp up
accessibility for the deaf community. The Latest National Disability News.
https://www.ameridisability.com/asl-music-interpreters-amp-up-accessibility-for-deaf-
community/
An interview with Darci Zook, Dean Shabata, and some other deaf people and
interpreters on how interpreters are partnering with deaf consumers to create more ASL
based and big picture or storytelling interpretations of songs.
Horwitz, M. G. (n.d.). Demands and Strategies of Interpreting a Theatrical Performance
into American Sign Language. UNF Digital Commons.
https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/joi/vol23/iss1/4/
This source discusses stage presence, music, script, and dance interpreting, how to care
for yourself during and after the demanding parts of a show, and how to best prepare.
Jarrett, C. (2023, February 8). Music sign language interpreters share details on their
work. US About Amazon. https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/amazon-
music-live-concert-sign-language-interpreters
Interviews conducted by Amazon music on interpreters they have had at their concerts
including preptime and strategies, being sure to stay true to meaning more than the exact
lyrics, matching the proper interpreter with the proper show, and focusing on your
audience.
Jay, M., & Jay, M. (2023, July 17). Interpreting Songs for the Deaf | Start ASL. Start
ASL | Learn American Sign Language With Our Complete 4-Level Course!
https://www.startasl.com/songs-for-the-deaf/
A summary of a study done by Dr. Dean Shabata on how deaf students hear and
experience music and then how interpreters can pair with and learn from the deaf as they
prepare for assignments including music and even poetry.
Lill, A. (2019, July 30). At concerts, American sign language interpreters translate more
than lyrics. Colorado Public Radio. https://www.cpr.org/2019/07/23/sign-language-
interpreter-concerts-red-rocks-colorado/
Another interview/research styled source including information on preparation processes,
conveying meaning and story versus a word for word literal translation and how to
maintain stage presence.
Marks, A. (2016, August 24). Inside the World of Concert Sign Language Interpreters.
Vice. https://www.vice.com/en/article/3bd35y/inside-the-world-of-concert-sign-language-
interpreters
One more interview styled source talking about the more you know and enjoy a style of
music the better it will be for your interpretation because you are familiar with it, you
enjoy it making your performance more enjoyable, and making sure the interpreter fits
the show.
Vicars, W. (n.d.). The signing of songs in ASL. Copyright 2002-2017 Lifeprint.com.
https://www.lifeprint.com/asl101/topics/songs-the-signing-of-songs-in-
asl.htm#:~:text=then%20you%20should%3A-,Analyze%20the%20song
%20thoroughly.,the%20song%20as%20background%20music.
A question and answer site discussing different processes for song interpretating with accounts
and insight from other hearing and deaf interpreters and deaf people.
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