Making Sight Reading Fun! (Paperback)

Mary Jane Phillips

ISBN 10: 1495057232 / ISBN 13: 9781495057236

Published by Hal Leonard Corporation, Milwaukee, 2016

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Paperback. (Methodology Chorals). Making Sight Reading Fun - is that even possible? This creative resource book by veteran middle school choral director Mary Jane Phillips provides many different games to motivate upper elementary and secondary students to not only work harder on perfecting their sight reading skills, but to have fun while they do it! Along with motivational games like "Eliminator," "Sight Reading Football" and "Trashketball," Mary Jane offers tips and tricks from 27 years spent motivating students to learn to sight read in the most painless way possible. There are short Daily Activities and longer Friday "Game Day" activities - 20 in all - to keep students on their toes and engaged while learning to sight read. Also included are many sample music examples and a list of resources to use if you need to find more sight reading material. Suggested for grades 4-12. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Making Sight Reading Fun! (Paperback)
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation, Milwaukee
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1495057232
• ISBN 13: 9781495057236
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Making Sight Reading Fun Choral Games for Students and TeachersTransform sight-reading practice into an exciting and interactive experience with Making Sight Reading Fun. Created by veteran choral director Mary Jane Phillips, this book offers 20 engaging games and activities to help students develop sight-reading skills while having fun. Designed for grades 4-12, its a must-have resource for choir directors, music educators, and vocal coaches.Interactive Games and Activities for Choir ClassesThis book includes short daily exercises and longer game-day activities, keeping students motivated and engaged. Games like "Eliminator," "Sight Reading Football," and "Trashketball" encourage participation while reinforcing rhythm, pitch recognition, and musical fluency. Each activity is carefully crafted to make sight reading approachable, enjoyable, and effective.Perfect for Choir Directors and Music EducatorsIdeal for elementary, middle school, and high school choir classes, this book provides structured lesson ideas, sample sight-reading exercises, and valuable teaching tips from 27 years of classroom experience. It also includes a list of additional resources, making it easy to expand your sight-reading curriculum.A Fun and Effective Teaching ToolWhether you're teaching a large choir or small vocal ensemble, this book will boost student confidence and improve their ability to read music independently. Use it as a music teacher resource, a choir classroom activity book, or a creative sight-reading supplement to traditional methods.