How does music inspire you? Asked at Middle Gate Elementary School

Emily Albrecht: “I love to sing. I’ve been singing since I was 5 years old. It makes me happy.”

Melanie Rotand: “Singing makes me really happy. I love being in chorus! I’m also inspired by singers like [American Idol winner] Kelly Clarkson.”

Brianna LaBlanc: “I feel inspired when I play the recorder! It’s fun and was pretty easy to learn, though it’s sometimes hard to control the notes’ key.”

Olivia Phenix: “Singers like Jessica Simpson inspire me! I’m a big fan of Newlyweds. Listening to Jessica’s music makes me happy.”

Molly Arneth: “Music makes me feel better when I’m sad. My favorite singers are Avril Lavigne and Ashlee Simpson. I recently got Ashlee’s album, Autobiography.”

Nicole Wielebinski: “When I’m annoyed with my brother, music soothes me. I especially like Hilary Duff! My favorite Hilary Duff songs are ‘Fly’ and ‘When the Rain Comes Down.’”