Beginning Tin Whistle Camp for Ages 7-12
In this five day class, students will learn the basics of playing the tin whistle and participate in a mini recital on Friday #creative
Pam Irwin
Average rating:
5.0
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What's included
5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will need to practice the piece of the week daily and may elect to learn the optional pieces.Assessment
InformalClass Experience
Tin Whistle Camp Students will learn tin whistle using Walton’s Scottish Tin Whistle book. This is a beginning class. Students will learn a little about the background of the piece, how to finger it and basic techniques of tin whistle playing. All pieces have fingering for each note in the song; most songs are in the key of G or D major. Day 1 - Background on pieces: Cockles and Mussels, Old MacDonald, Scarborough Fair; learning about keys used in tin whistle pieces; students will learn how to play the pieces. Day 2 - Background on pieces for class: Auld Lang Syne; Annie Laurie; The Bluebells of Scotland; fingering for the pieces and specific rhythms used in the pieces; students will review day 1 pieces and learn day 2 pieces. Day 3- Background on pieces for the class: Loch Lomond, Coulter’s Candy; Lizzie Lindsay. Students will review pieces from day 1 and day 2 and learn day 3 pieces. Day 4 - Background on pieces for the class: The Skye Boat Song, Scots What Hae', Will Ye No Come Back Again. Students will review from day 1, 2, 3 and learn day 4 pieces. Day 5: Students will review pieces from day 1, 2, 3 and 4. Students may elect to participate in a mini recital to complete their learning of these pieces. One piece will be presented as piece of the day The other two pieces are optional but can be learned if there is interest and students feel comfortable with the piece of the day.
Learning Goals
Students will learn beginning Scottish pieces on the tin whistle. They will learn fingerings and rhythms used to play these pieces. Students should be comfortable with learning one piece per day and be willing to practice daily.
Other Details
Supply List
Walton's Scottish Whistle book - book plus tin whistle - Waltons Scottish Whistle Twin Pack ($13.50)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from University of South Florida
I am a freelance music teacher with twenty years of experience.
I teach students from preschool to high school and beyond.
I have a bachelor's and a master's degree in music performance and a master's degree in library and information science.
I teach flute (class and private), piano (class and private), recorder, fife and harp.
I was the harp teacher for Hillsborough County Public Schools for twelve years.
I have also taught band, flute ensemble, church choir and general music.
My philosophy of teaching is that anyone can learn to play an instrument with "time, patience and intelligent work." (Trevor Wye)
I am married and have a dog named Whitney! I enjoy reading, walking and spending time with my family.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$55
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-6 learners per class
