What is your favorite thing about chorus? I like singing new songs, and scales in chorus.
Do you look forward to sight-reading? No.
Do you think you are good at sight-reading? No.
What are the benefits of being able to sight-read? (Guides: in music class, and outside of chorus) I think that Sight Reading helps build teamwork.
Do you ever use the skills you have learned with sight-reading in other areas of your life and education? (Guide- step by step problem solving, learning how to attack something on your own and then working as a group to produce the solution) I sometimes uses theses skill found in sight reading in other areas, such as in other classes at and outside of school.
Name: Fernanda Grade: 6th
Do you look forward to chorus? Yes.
What is your favorite thing about chorus? The fact that we joke around and that we feel like family, you never feel awkward in chorus, we are able to express ourselves freely.
When you hear the word sight-reading, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Yay!
Do you look forward to sight-reading? Yes because I love sight reading.
Do you think you are good at sight-reading? Yes because I can catch on easily to thing such as sight reading, and even when it starts to get bumpy or hard i still am able to catch on easily.
What are the benefits of being able to sight-read? (Guides: in music class, and outside of chorus) If you played an instrument you are able to catch on with it easier, and if you were going to major in music that would be an advantage to you.
Do you ever use the skills you have learned with sight-reading in other areas of your life and education? (Guide- step by step problem solving, learning how to attack something on your own and then working as a group to produce the solution) Yes when we work as a team in chorus I am able to cooperate in teams better in other classes.
Name: Avery Grade: 6th
Do you look forward to chorus? Yes.
What is your favorite thing about chorus? Singing.
When you hear the word sight-reading, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Look at the solfege chart, (that hangs in the Chorus room).
Do you look forward to sight-reading? Yes.
Do you think you are good at sight-reading? Yes.
What are the benefits of being able to sight-read? (Guides: in music class, and outside of chorus) With sight- reading I think that I become a better singer in 7th and 8th than I am now.
Do you ever use the skills you have learned with sight-reading in other areas of your life and education? (Guide- step by step problem solving, learning how to attack something on your own and then working as a group to produce the solution) No, I only use these skills in chorus.
Name: Sarah Grade: 6th
Do you look forward to chorus? Yes.
What is your favorite thing about chorus? Singing, because it makes me feel better.
Do you look forward to sight-reading? A little.
Do you think you are good at sight-reading? Yes.
What are the benefits of being able to sight-read? (Guides: in music class, and outside of chorus) I think that sight-reading helps with teamwork and problem solving.
Do you ever use the skills you have learned with sight-reading in other areas of your life and education? (Guide- step by step problem solving, learning how to attack something on your own and then working as a group to produce the solution) Yes, I use teamwork in all my classes and through sight-reading I have became a more cooperative teammate, in chorus and in other classes.
Name: Stone Grade: 6th
Do you look forward to chorus? Yes.
What is your favorite thing about chorus? Singing.
When you hear the word sight-reading, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Reading about notes.
Do you look forward to sight-reading? Yes.
Do you think you are good at sight-reading? Yes.
What are the benefits of being able to sight-read? (Guides: in music class, and outside of chorus) Sight-reading helps people who want to become Music majors.
Do you ever use the skills you have learned with sight-reading in other areas of your life and education? (Guide- step by step problem solving, learning how to attack something on your own and then working as a group to produce the solution) No I don't use these skills.
Name: Madisen Grade: 6th
Do you look forward to chorus? Yes, I love chorus.
What is your favorite thing about chorus? Harmonizing.
When you hear the word sight-reading, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Yay!
Do you look forward to sight-reading? Yes.
Do you think you are good at sight-reading? Yes.
What are the benefits of being able to sight-read? (Guides: in music class, and outside of chorus) Sight-Reading helps you when you want to play piano or another instrument, you will be able to read the notes quick enough.
Do you ever use the skills you have learned with sight-reading in other areas of your life and education? (Guide- step by step problem solving, learning how to attack something on your own and then working as a group to produce the solution) Through sight reading, I am able to figure things out on my own and can use this skill in other areas in school and outside of school.
Name: Angel Grade: 6th
Do you look forward to chorus? Yes.
What is your favorite thing about chorus? Singing.
When you hear the word sight-reading, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Hard.
Do you look forward to sight-reading? Yes, even though it is challenging.
Do you think you are good at sight-reading? Yes.
Do you ever use the skills you have learned with sight-reading in other areas of your life and education? (Guide- step by step problem solving, learning how to attack something on your own and then working as a group to produce the solution) Even though it presents a challenge I am able to work with friends to find the answer (I only use this in chorus).
Name: Dade Grade: 6th
Do you look forward to chorus? Yeah.
What is your favorite thing about chorus? Singing.
When you hear the word sight-reading, what is the first thing that comes to mind? I think that its funny.
Do you look forward to sight-reading? Yeah.
Do you think you are good at sight-reading? I'm alright.
What are the benefits of being able to sight-read? (Guides: in music class, and outside of chorus) Sight- Reading helps us remember notes and helps us gain understanding of new music.
Do you ever use the skills you have learned with sight-reading in other areas of your life and education? (Guide- step by step problem solving, learning how to attack something on your own and then working as a group to produce the solution) Sometimes.
Name: Deondre Grade: 6th
Do you look forward to chorus? Yes.
What is your favorite thing about chorus? Singing.
When you hear the word sight-reading, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Reading.
Do you look forward to sight-reading? Not that much.
Do you think you are good at sight-reading? No.
What are the benefits of being able to sight-read? (Guides: in music class, and outside of chorus) It will help you in high school chorus.
Do you ever use the skills you have learned with sight-reading in other areas of your life and education? (Guide- step by step problem solving, learning how to attack something on your own and then working as a group to produce the solution) I use this outside of school.
Name: Michael Grade: 6th
Do you look forward to chorus? Yes.
What is your favorite thing about chorus? Singing, and just having fun in Chorus.
When you hear the word sight-reading, what is the first thing that comes to mind? What my voice is going to sound like.
Do you look forward to sight-reading? Yes.
Do you think you are good at sight-reading? Not really.
What are the benefits of being able to sight-read? (Guides: in music class, and outside of chorus) When you do something over and over again you will be a better singer, and that's how I feel about sight-reading.
Do you ever use the skills you have learned with sight-reading in other areas of your life and education? (Guide- step by step problem solving, learning how to attack something on your own and then working as a group to produce the solution) Sometimes.
Name: Icela Grade:6th
Do you look forward to chorus? Yes.
What is your favorite thing about chorus? The songs.
When you hear the word sight-reading, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Notes.
Do you look forward to sight-reading? Yes, but not a lot.
Do you think you are good at sight-reading? No, not really.
What are the benefits of being able to sight-read? (Guides: in music class, and outside of chorus) It will help me know what notes to sing, in the future.
Do you ever use the skills you have learned with sight-reading in other areas of your life and education? (Guide- step by step problem solving, learning how to attack something on your own and then working as a group to produce the solution) I use teamwork in other classes.
Name: Allie Grade: 6th
Do you look forward to chorus? Yes.
What is your favorite thing about chorus? I get to sing, and nobody judges me.
When you hear the word sight-reading, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Scales.
Do you look forward to sight-reading? Not really.
Do you think you are good at sight-reading? I guess
What are the benefits of being able to sight-read? (Guides: in music class, and outside of chorus) Helps you have a better understanding of the notes.
Do you ever use the skills you have learned with sight-reading in other areas of your life and education? (Guide- step by step problem solving, learning how to attack something on your own and then working as a group to produce the solution) My cousin likes to sing so I like to teach her the scales so that she will be able to sight read, that is how I use these skills.
Name: Alondra Grade: 6th
Do you look forward to chorus? Yes.
What is your favorite thing about chorus? Having fun in chorus.
When you hear the word sight-reading, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Confused.
Do you look forward to sight-reading? No.
Do you think you are good at sight-reading? Somewhat.
What are the benefits of being able to sight-read? (Guides: in music class, and outside of chorus) Helps me achieve more in chorus.
Do you ever use the skills you have learned with sight-reading in other areas of your life and education? (Guide- step by step problem solving, learning how to attack something on your own and then working as a group to produce the solution) No, I do not.
Name: Hannah Grade: 6th
Do you look forward to chorus? Yes.
What is your favorite thing about chorus? Coming all together and singing.
When you hear the word sight-reading, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Boring.
Do you look forward to sight-reading? No.
Do you think you are good at sight-reading? Yes.
What are the benefits of being able to sight-read? (Guides: in music class, and outside of chorus) Helps my grade.
Do you ever use the skills you have learned with sight-reading in other areas of your life and education? (Guide- step by step problem solving, learning how to attack something on your own and then working as a group to produce the solution) Not really.
Name: Faith Grade: 6th
Do you look forward to chorus? Yes.
What is your favorite thing about chorus? Singing.
When you hear the word sight-reading, what is the first thing that comes to mind? This is going to be hard.
Do you look forward to sight-reading? Kinda.
Do you think you are good at sight-reading? Sorta.
What are the benefits of being able to sight-read? (Guides: in music class, and outside of chorus) Helps my grade in chorus.
Do you ever use the skills you have learned with sight-reading in other areas of your life and education? (Guide- step by step problem solving, learning how to attack something on your own and then working as a group to produce the solution) Yes, I use teamwork in other classes.
Name: Haylee Grade: 6th
Do you look forward to chorus? Yes.
What is your favorite thing about chorus? Everything.
When you hear the word sight-reading, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Solfege.
Do you look forward to sight-reading? Yes.
Do you think you are good at sight-reading? Yes.
What are the benefits of being able to sight-read? (Guides: in music class, and outside of chorus) Helps you when you are reading new music.
Do you ever use the skills you have learned with sight-reading in other areas of your life and education? (Guide- step by step problem solving, learning how to attack something on your own and then working as a group to produce the solution) Yes.
Name: Hannah Grade: 6th
Do you look forward to chorus? Yes.
What is your favorite thing about chorus? Everything.
When you hear the word sight-reading, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Solfege.
Do you look forward to sight-reading? Not all the time.
Do you think you are good at sight-reading? No.
What are the benefits of being able to sight-read? (Guides: in music class, and outside of chorus) To know which notes are which.
Do you ever use the skills you have learned with sight-reading in other areas of your life and education? (Guide- step by step problem solving, learning how to attack something on your own and then working as a group to produce the solution) Yes, I use teamwork in other classes.
Name: Kiki (Kiara) Grade: 6th
Do you look forward to chorus? Yes.
What is your favorite thing about chorus? Singing.
When you hear the word sight-reading, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Finally.
Do you look forward to sight-reading? Yes.
Do you think you are good at sight-reading? Yes.
What are the benefits of being able to sight-read? (Guides: in music class, and outside of chorus) Helps you become a better singer.
Do you ever use the skills you have learned with sight-reading in other areas of your life and education? (Guide- step by step problem solving, learning how to attack something on your own and then working as a group to produce the solution) Sometimes.
Name: Stephanie Grade: 6th
Do you look forward to chorus? Yes.
What is your favorite thing about chorus? Singing.
When you hear the word sight-reading, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Solfege.
Do you look forward to sight-reading? Yes.
Do you think you are good at sight-reading? Sorta.
What are the benefits of being able to sight-read? (Guides: in music class, and outside of chorus) Helps you develops your range.
Do you ever use the skills you have learned with sight-reading in other areas of your life and education? (Guide- step by step problem solving, learning how to attack something on your own and then working as a group to produce the solution) Yes.
Name: Carly Grade: 6th
Do you look forward to chorus? Yes.
What is your favorite thing about chorus? Being able to sing and hang out with my friends.
When you hear the word sight-reading, what is the first thing that comes to mind? A staff.
Do you look forward to sight-reading? Yes.
Do you think you are good at sight-reading? Yes.
What are the benefits of being able to sight-read? (Guides: in music class, and outside of chorus) You are able to tell what notes you are singing.
Do you ever use the skills you have learned with sight-reading in other areas of your life and education? (Guide- step by step problem solving, learning how to attack something on your own and then working as a group to produce the solution) Yes.