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Beginner Recorder Summer Camp!
Janelle Maroney
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(60)
During this two-week summer camp, students will learn the fundamentals of playing recorder and will learn to perform at least eight songs.
Class experience
Beginner Level
In this two-week summer camp, students will learn the fundamentals of playing the recorder. Each day, students will engage in a variety of activities including warm-ups, guided practice and playing exercises, music games, listening activities, and more. By the end of the course, students will be able to confidently perform at least seven notes and eight songs on the recorder, and will have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills to the class with a two student showcases! My philosophy is...
10 lessons//2 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1"Up And Down"Posture, embouchure, breathing, tonguing, first notes: GABLesson 2"Gently Sleep"Intro to notation, instrument maintenanceLesson 3"Au Clair de la Lune"Notation (rhythm)Lesson 4"Who Has Seen The Wind"New note: E, notation (note names)Lesson 5Student ShowcasePerformance skills and audience etiquetteWeek 2Lesson 6"Charlie Over the Ocean"Review preexisting skills, learn/review notes E and DLesson 7"Trot Old Joe"Review notes E and D(low), learn/review notation and eighth notesLesson 8"Ode to Joy"Learn notes C and D(high)Lesson 9"Lightly Row"Review notes C and D(high)Lesson 10Student Showcase!Performance skills and audience etiquette
Students will learn the fundamentals of playing recorder including posture, embouchure, instrument maintenance, and performance skills. Students will learn to play at least 7 notes and perform at least 8 songs by the end of the two-week camp.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Informal assessments are optional and conducted during class. The teacher will frequently observe and assess all students' hand position and posture. Students are invited to unmute and play during class, and the teacher will assess the sound of the instrument during these optional solo performances.Grades Offered
- Soprano Recorder - Cleaning rod & small cloth (optional) NOTE: A variety of adaptive recorders are available for purchase online for students who have limb differences and other disabilities that may impact their ability to play a standard recorder - please contact Teacher Janelle if you plan to use/purchase an adaptive recorder.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(60)
Hello! My name is Janelle and I am a K-12 music educator with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education. Music has been a passion of mine since before I can remember; I was always the "music kid" growing up, heavily involved in choir, band,...
Group Class
$60
weekly or $120 for 10 classes5x per week, 2 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-10
3-6 learners per class
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