HS Chorus JOURNEY Assessment

Please answer the following questions to honestly assess the class and your journey through Chorus this year.
Name: 


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. What were your reasons for taking CHORUS this year? *
    To get my Fine Arts credit
    Personal Interest
    Recommended for my future endeavors
    All the easy classes were full
    Convinced by friends to try it
    Other


  1. Rank the following aspects of this class in order from most effective to least effective in your development as a singer/musician this year. (1 being the most effective aspect of this class).*
        1 2 3 4 5 6
    Class lessons on Music Theory  
    Choral singing--rehearsals and performances  
    Small sectional rehearsals  
    Practice Logs requiring individual effort/time  
    Mandatory participation in All State  
    Coaching for Solo/Ensemble  


  1. I completed my homework assignments. *


  1. In the interest of providing honest feedback for the purposes of improving, please evaluate the instructor:*

            1 2 3 4 5      
      The instructor is well prepared. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The instructor explains the material clearly. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The instructor answers questions well. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The instructor shows genuine concern for students. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The instructor is accessible outside of class. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The instructor is knowledgeable about the material. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The instructor uses outside resources to assist with learning. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


  1. Was the class well organized and clear?*
    Yes
    No


  1. How would you rate the instructor's ability to stimulate class participation?*
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. In what ways do you feel that taking Chorus was helpful to you as an individual? Please comment.*


  1. Of the experience this year in Chorus, rank the following in order of your most favorite= 1 and least favorite = 8*
        1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8   Did not participate
    Jacksonville Sings!    
    Christmas Concert    
    Disney Candlelight Performance    
    Solo/Ensemble    
    Performing at the Ice Man Hockey Game    
    Spring Concert with all Choirs    
    Auditions for the Musical    
    Rehearsing for the Musical    


  1. Rate the following class activities as to their effectiveness in your growth as a SINGER.*

            1 2 3 4       N/A
      Vocal warm ups and stretching Very Effective Not Effective  
      Sight Reading/Ear Training Very Effective Not Effective  
      Learning how to read music Very Effective Not Effective  
      Practicing by sections Very Effective Not Effective  
      Coaching for Solo/Ensemble Very Effective Not Effective  
      Preparing for performances Very Effective Not Effective  


  1. Rate the following events as to how they benefitted you as an individual. (1 means, greatest benefit.)*

            1 2 3 4 5       N/A
      Concert Performances Great benefit No benefit  
      MPA Choral Performance Great benefit No benefit  
      Jacksonville Sings Great benefit No benefit  
      All State (auditions or participation) Great benefit No benefit  
      Solo Ensemble Great benefit No benefit  
      Disney Candlelight Great benefit No benefit  
      Musical Rehearsals Great benefit No benefit  
      Class experiences Great benefit No benefit  


  1. How would you describe your improvement in the area of reading choral music?*
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Greatly Improved  No Improvement


  1. How would you describe your improvement in the area of personal SINGING voice--production, sound, breathing.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Greatly Improved  No Improvement


  1. How would you describe your confidence level when it comes to performing in a group.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Much improved  No improvement


  1. How would you describe your confidence level when it comes to singing alone-solo or duet?*
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Very High  Very Low


  1. How would you describe the effect of being part of the "team" aspect of being in a choir?*
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Very meaningful  Not meaningful


  1. What improvements or changes would you suggest for this class next year?*


  1. Think back about your "journey" in Chorus this past year. Share some reflections/take-aways/impacts that the being in Chorus has had on you.*





Mrs. Clayton
Piano/Choral/Drama/Theory Instructor
Harvest Community School
Jacksonville, FL