Piano Camp 2007...Sight Reading

One of my goals in a 4-day camp setting is to have students do a lot of sight reading, both individually, and as a group. Students who read at approximately the same level have short group lessons with me and play duets, trios or solo music as a group. Some of the music I use in the camp includes:

• Vacation Magic Series, various levels, by Jane, Lisa and Lori Bastien
• Duet Favorites, various levels, by Jane Bastien
• Patriotic Favorites, by Jane Bastien
• First Pops for Piano, by Jane Bastien

I view summer camp as a big block of extra time that I am fortunate to have with my students. I like to do things during these camps that I don't necessarily have time for during the school-year. Therefore, I like to assign pieces which are easy for students, so that they can learn the music quickly and have success playing with their peers. It is a great opportunity for me to observe students while they are sight reading and see where they need to improve. 

~Lori