This week you will conduct a musical interview with someone.
Ask them the questions in the activity video
2nd Grade: Write 1 of your own questions to ask
3rd Grade: Write 3 questions to ask
Share the interview video or questions/answers when you are done.
I interviewed my cousin Jaden. I asked him two questions. Do you know how to play an instrument? Why do you like playing that instrument? He said yes he loves playing the trumpet. He loves the way it sounds and the music it plays.
I am Dilan and I am interviewing my sister who is away for the week.
Me: What is your favorite song and why?
Sister: My favorite song is Chucky vs. the giant tortoise by Once Gavin Dance and She's quiet by the home team. This is because the music is very catchy, lively, and a good way to wake me up
me: Do you have a favorite musician?
sister: My favorite musician is Frank Sinatra. He makes very soothing music that's calming to listen to, and its also the name of my school.
me: can you play an instrument?
sister: yes, I can play the piano and the ukulele
Me: why is music important to you?
Sister: it is a great way to express yourself, listening to music on the radio in your room and dancing your heart out is really fun.
Me: can you sing?
sister: yes, there are some days were my voice is very airy though
me: what's your favorite type of music
sister: I like metal and upbeat music
me: last question, when do you normally listen to music?
sister: when I'm cleaning my room, or in the car, or on walks ands bike rides by myself.
what's your favorite song?
do you like hugs?
do you like cats?
Hi my name is Hailey Nunez and I interviewed my mom.
1) What is your favorite song and why?
My favorite song is "This I Swear" by Nick Lachey. I love the lyrics and meaning behind the music.
2) Do you have a favorite musician?
I don't have a favorite musician, but I love all genres.
3) Can you play an instrument?
Yes, I play the guitar.
4) Why is music important to you?
Music is important because of the way it makes me feel.
5) Have you been to live music concerts?
Yes, I've been to Wisin & Yandel, Rihanna, Aventura, Ricardo Arjona, Romeo Santos concerts.
6) Do you sing in the shower?
Yes, everyone sings in the shower.
I am interviewing my uncle. His name is Silvano. He lives in Georgia.
1) What is your favorite song and why?
Answer: I love the song "All my life" from KC & JOJO because it is the song I danced at my wedding.
2) Do you have a favorite musician?
Answer: I like KC & JOJO because they sing romantic songs.
3) Can you play an instrument?
Answer: Flute
4) Why is music important to you?
Answer: Music is a way for you to express your feelings. The music you listen to it all depends on what mood you are in. You can be sad and music can cheer you up.
5) What genre of music you like the most?
Answer: I love R&B.
My brother Anderson and I interviewed our 23 year old cousin, Carlos.
Alex and Anderson: What is your favorite song and why?
Carlos: This land is your land by Woody Guthrie because it is a very catchy song, I like the message and its timeless.
Alex and Anderson: Do you have a favorite musician?
Carlos: Miles Davis, he is a jazz trumpeter and i like his music and the way it makes me feel.
Alex and Anderson: Can you play an instrument?
Carlos: Yes the guitar and the piano. I am better at the guitar
Alex and Anderson: Why is music important to you?
Carlos: Music is important to me because it makes me happy, i like the sounds filing the air, how it allows me to pass the time and how it calms my mind.
Alex: What is your favorite type of music?
Carlos: Hip hop
Alex: What was the last concert you went to?
Carlos: A rock band concert, the Sticky Fingers.
Alex: How old were you when you started to play the guitar?
Carlos: I was 15 years old
Anderson: Have you ever played or performed the guitar or piano for people?
Carlos: Yes I played the piano at my middle school graduation.
My name is Ariana Alvarado I interviewed my dad.
Q.Do you like music?
D.Yes I do
Q.What is your favorite song and why?
D.My favorite song is" Fight for your right to party. When I was younger I watched a music video to that song and because it was so funny that is why I love it.
Q. Why is music important to you?
D.It helps me came down when I am stress.
Q. Can you play an instrument?
D. No I can't.
Q. Where do you play music?
D. In my car.
Q. What dose music mean to you?
D. Time to take a break and relax.
Hello, this is Fatima Azzahra(202). I interviewed my mom who i call "Ammu".
Please see below interview questions and answers. Thank you.
Q. What is your favorite song and why?
A. My favorite song is "I got the feeling" from Trolls movie. this song makes me happy.
Q. Why is music important to you?
A. Music helps me to feel relaxed and calm down.
Q . What is your favorite instrument?
A. My favorite instrument is piano.
Q. Can you play an instrument?
A. No i can't play an instrument.
I interviewed my uncle.
1)What is your favorite band? My favorite band is P.O.D.
2)How did you learn to play the guitar? I learned on my own by practicing very hard.
3)Why did you pick the guitar to play?I picked the guitar because I really love listening to jazz music and wanted to learn how to play it on my own.
My name is Madison Morillo and interviewed Michelle Alamo-Morillo (mom). I asked her a few questions about music and these were her answers:
1. What type of music genre do you like?
I like to listen to Latin music but I also listen to pop, r&b, folk, alternate rock and reggae.
2. What is your favorite song and why?
My favorite song is Pescador de Hombre/ God when you came to the seashore. I like this song because it reminds me of my mother. She sang this song with so much passion at Sunday Mass.
3. Do you have a favorite musician?
My favorite musician is Juan Luis Guerra.
4. Can you play an instrument?
I played an instrument called the Cuatro which is a 8 string national instrument in Puerto Rico. It has a violin like shape. I have not played in 20 years.
5. Who inspired you to play an instrument?
My parents inspired me to play this instrument. I saw how they enjoyed the sound of this instrument.
6. Anyone else plays an instrument in your family?
My younger brother plays the Cuatro also, my dad plays the guitar and uncles play the trumpet and drums.
7. Why is music important to you?
Music is important to me because it helps me express myself. It helps me also relax.
I interviewed my brother Andrew and these are the questions I asked him:I like the
What is your favorite song and why?
His answer: Lost boy by Ruth Bee. I love to sing to it
My response: you have a voice like an angel
2. Do you have a favorite musician?
His answer: not really
3. Can you play an instrument?
His answer: No but i did learn in school how to play the recorder
4. Why is music important to you?
His answer: I like to sing when I am bored and it is relaxing to listen to.
My questions:
5. How does singing make you feel?
His answer: It makes me feel happy and energized
6. Where do you sing?
His answer: I was in choir when i was in 5th grade and this year in middle school I joined musical theater. Its so much fun!
I asked my aunt these questions and this is what she said : Do you like creating music? Yes, I love creating music because I can explain how I am feeling whether I am happy or sad in my music. I also love to hear my music because it always puts me in a good mood. How do you get ready to create music? Whenever I want to create music, I go into a quiet room and have a pen and notebook to write down song lyrics. I also go online to find musical beats and rhythms to play along with my lyrics. Where do you see music in the future? In the future I see music changing. Music is always changing because in the past we never had the music we have today. In the future there will be new musicians creating new music. The creation of music will also be different in the future due to new technology.
I interviewed my 19 year old cousin Thomas.
What is your favorite song and Why? Young Forever. I like the chorus..
Do you have a favorite musician? Kanye West
Can you play an instrument? I used to play the clarinet in middle school.
Why is music important to you? I find music soothing and relaxing.
What type of music do you like? Rap and pop
Where do you listen to music? During car rides and when I am exercising.
Do you use headphones when you listen to music? Yes especially when I am exercising.
do you like creating music?yes
how do you get ready to create music?think of words that rhyme .
where do you see music in the future?when you create music,people in the future will know you create it
I'm conducting my interview and I would like to send these questions to you Mr. K ☺️
What's your favorite song?
Who's inspired you to be a musician?
What do you like about being a musician?
Hi, I am Roseann Vacco and I am interviewing my grandma Joann Smith today.
I asked her a few questions about music and this is how she answered them.
What is your favorite song and why? My favorite song is Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton. I really love this song because I think it is beautiful and has a great story in it.
Do you have a favorite musician? My favorite musician is Olivia Newton John. I love her music and she has a beautiful voice.
Can you play an instrument? No, I never learned to play any instruments.
Why is music important to you? I believe that music brings a lot of joy to peoples lives.
Do you think that music is important in schools and why? Yes, I think it is very important in schools. It teaches the children a lot. It gives them the chance to learn to read music and sing.
Did you ever want to be a musician? No, because I was never interested in making music.
What is your favorite instrument? I love the saxophone because my brother loved to play it.
do you like creating music?
how do you get ready to create music?
where do you see music in the future?
How did you learn how to sing?
how did you come up with all the music?
how do you write your music or dose someone else write your music?