MS Chorus JOURNEY Assessment 2019-20

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? *
    I didn't really want to do it but it is what I got.
    Personal Interest
    Recommended for my future endeavors
    All the other elective 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  
    Performing at N2R and MPA  
    Practice Logs requiring individual effort/time  
    Participation in All State auditions  
    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 encourage 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   Did not participate
    Night to Remember    
    Class time rehearsing    
    Solo/Ensemble participation    
    Performing at the Icemen Hockey Game    
    Spring Concert with all the Choirs    
    Auditions for the Musical    
    Rehearsing for the musical    


  1. Rate the following class activities as to their effectiveness in you becoming better 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. How would you describe your improvement in the area of READING and FOLLOWING 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