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Let's Play Recorder! Level One Flex Option

Let's learn the first three notes on the recorder B-A-G! While we learn these notes we will also learn about how to read music on the staff. Make videos of what you are learning to share with the teacher and your classmates.

Jamie Crane

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What's included

Homework

1 hour per week. Learners should spend 10-20 minutes each day practicing outside of class.

Assessment

Students will make videos using the Flipgrid platform. The teacher will assess the student's playing based on these videos.

Class Experience

In this class, students will have the opportunity to learn the first three notes on the recorder: B-A-G! You will be amazed at all the songs you can play using only these notes! We will focus on good technique and tone. Students will learn to care for their instruments.
While students are having fun learning an instrument, they will also be learning music theory and notation. Students will read music and develop good rhythm. Learning to read music is a skill students will be able to enjoy throughout their entire life!
This class is set up as a flex class with four lessons. Students should complete one lesson each week. The lesson will be presented using a Google Slides presentation that includes videos. Some of these videos use the YouTube platform. Each class, the students will use have the opportunity to play along with songs they may already know, including "The Nutcracker March," "Hot Cross Buns," and "Mary Had a Little Lamb." Some play along tracks use the YouTube platform.
After each class, students will practice what they have learned. Students will interact with the teacher by creating a video playing the song we have learned using Outschool or the Flipgrid platform. The teacher and other students will be able to see the video. The teacher will comment on the students playing and help them improve their playing. The other students will also be able to comment on each students songs. Students will also be able to test what they have been learning using interactive quizzes about music theory and the recorder. #creative
Students will receive a printable workbook to use throughout this course after they enroll.
No prior knowledge is required. Students will need their own soprano recorder with Baroque style fingering.
Here is a breakdown of each weeks' class:
Week 1: Introduction to the recorder. I can play notes B-A-G.
Week 2: Play "Hot Cross Buns" and "Gently Sleep."
Week 3: Play "Moonlight" and "Mary Had a Little Lamb."
Week 4: Play "Nutcracker March." Play along with "Rockin' Recorders" and "Recorderton."

I look forward to playing with you!

Other Details

Supply List

Students will need a good student quality soprano recorder with  Baroque fingerings. Please email me if you are unsure if your recorder is okay for this class. 
Students should also have something they can comfortable put on their wrist, such as a bracelet or hair band.
Please print the resources that go with this course.

Language of Instruction

English

External Resources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Jamie Crane

Joined June, 2020

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Southern Utah University

I have been teaching for over 15 years. I graduated from Southern Utah University with my degree in Music Education in 2003. Starting in 2004, I taught private voice and piano lessons to students. In 2014, I began teaching music at a local elementary school.
In my classroom, I have taught singing, rhythm games, recorder, ukulele, music theory and how to write your own song! I love sharing my love of music with my students.  

I also enjoy musical theater. I have done several communtiy theater productions. I have been privileged to play the roles of Mrs. Potts in "Beauty and the Beast," Jack's Mother in "Into the Woods," Mabel in "The Pirates of Penzance," and Kim in "Bye, Bye BIrdie."

I love to listen to rock and roll on the radio. My favorite music group is The Beatles!

In 2017, I began tutoring ESL students in the basics of English grammar, reading, and conversation. I love working with young people from all around the world.