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Music Adventure Academy: Intermediate Recorders and Singing!

In this ongoing music class that meets twice per week, students will learn songs to sing and intermediate-level songs to play on the recorder, with activities to nurture their musicianship, in a fun, creative community
Ms. Stephanie
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(116)
Class

What's included

2 live meetings
1 hrs 40 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

The Music Adventure Academy for Intermediate Recorders and Singing is a great place for kids to come and learn intermediate-level songs to play on a recorder and songs to sing in a fun, creative community!  If you can play B, A, and G on the recorder pretty well, you enjoy practicing your recorder, you love to sing, and you're excited to meet other music adventure-loving kids, this is a great place to be.  We'll sing and play our recorders every time we meet.  We'll learn the singing line by line, so you can feel comfortable.  Even if you don't have much experience singing, you can be successful with this way to learn songs.  We'll learn to play intermediate-level recorder songs by reading the music and listening to examples, with opportunities for more advanced playing if students are interested.  In this class, you can also get better at reading music and understanding music, and we can also sing and play songs we've already learned.  I hope you'll bring your voice and recorder to join our adventures!

We will meet twice each week to... 
- warm up our voices for singing
- learn to sing a song, or keep learning a song we've already started
- warm up for playing recorder
- learn to play a song on the recorder, or keep learning a song we've already started
- work on reading music, understanding music, singing techniques, and recorder playing techniques with song-based activities
- connect with others in the group 

Song choices will be guided by the interests of the learners, beginning with songs such as the following:
Week 1 (2/21/22): sing "Sing," play "Au Clair de la Lune"
Week 2 (2/28/22): sing "Here Comes the Sun," play "Down By the Station"
Week 3 (3/7/22): sing "Tet Trung Thu" (a Vietnamese folk song), play "Kuma San"
Week 4 (3/14/22): sing "Bright," play "Blueberry Waltz"
Students will have the opportunity to practice some of their songs with music tracks on a music publisher's website.  Links to access the songs will be shared in the classroom site.  Students will not need to create an account or log in to the music publisher's website to access the songs.  

During the first 40 minutes of each class time, we will learn the lesson material.  The last 10 minutes will be open for sharing.  During the sharing time, students can share a song they've been working on, or a special interest (like another instrument they are learning, or another creative talent they are developing).  Students can also answer ice-breaker-type questions, like "What is your favorite kind of music."  This time is designed to help the students feel the friendship and encouragement of others who share their interests.  

About me:
In 28 years of teaching music in private lessons and public elementary schools, the most incredible moments for me have occurred when students enjoyed learning the music and felt positive personal connections.  This is what I hope to bring to the many young people learning from home or hoping for more meaningful music experiences.  I am positive, upbeat, and relaxed, and invite students to join in as they feel comfortable.  If you are looking for a connective, nurturing, musical environment for your child or children, I hope you'll join us!

Other Details

Parental Guidance
No mature content. As an art form, music often arises from sensitive historical or cultural contexts. Any historical/cultural music will be learned in a secular, informative way. Any potentially sensitive music (e.g., from holidays) will be posted for parents and students to see a week before it would be used in class. If any student or parent feels uncomfortable with the selection, that music will not be used. Any student or family sensitivities (i.e. no holidays) will be treated with discretion and absolute respect. Students will have the opportunity to practice some of their songs with music tracks on a music publisher's website. Links to access the songs will be shared in the classroom site. Students will not need to create an account or log in to the music publisher's website to access the songs.
Supply List
Each student will need their own recorder.  Music for most songs will be provided as file downloads.  Sheet music could be printed or viewed on a separate device (like an iPad) to help learners who want to use it.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2020
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116reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
As a certified (K-12) music teacher, I have been trained to teach music as an art form, so that people with all kinds of life experiences and beliefs can participate in making music objectively, in a safe space.  I absolutely respect learner diversity, and welcome feedback on specific sensitive topics (i.e. family or cultural beliefs that make certain music sensitive). Conversations about sensitivity will be treated with the highest discretion.

Certifications and Experience:
Bachelor of Music Education
Master of Music in Music Education
Currently certified as a K-12 music teacher, with ESL endorsement (exp 2024)
18 years experience teaching music in public elementary schools
12 years experience teaching private music lessons and community choirs 
Currently a doctoral student in Curriculum & Instruction   

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$18

weekly ($9 per class)

2x per week
50 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
2-6 learners per class

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