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Recorder Ninja - Level 2
Dr. Brenda Buys
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In this 6-week course, students will bring their recorder playing to the next level earning the green, purple, and blue belts in “Recorder Karate” by Barb Philipak © 2002 Plank Road Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Used by permission.
Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 4
Intermediate Level
In this 6-week class students will continue to learn the basics of playing music and an instrument. During this fun course students will become recorder ninjas and earn the green, purple, and blue belts using the “Recorder Karate” method book written by Barb Philipak © 2002 Plank Road Publishing, Inc. • All Rights Reserved • Used by permission. This course is designed to be paced in a way that allows students to master the concepts presented in this next level recorder course, setting them...
6 lessons//6 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1"It's Raining"In this class we will learn the new note E, using the right hand, and play "It's Raining" with the new note.Week 2Lesson 2Green BeltIn this class we will review the song "It's Raining" and earn our green belts.Week 3Lesson 3"Old MacDonald Had A Farm"In this lesson we will learn a new note and a new song. We will continue to work on low E and add low D. We will also learn about rests. Using these notes, we will learn "Old MacDonald Had A Farm."Week 4Lesson 4Purple BeltReview low D and "Old MacDonald Had A Farm." Then we will earn the purple belt.Week 5Lesson 5"When the Saints Go Marching In"In this lesson we will learn two new notes, high C and high D. Using these notes we will learn "When the Saints Go Marching In." We will also learn the new concept of the "tie" and whole note.Week 6Lesson 6Blue BeltIn this lesson we will review "When the Saints Go Marching In" and earn the blue belt.
- In this class students will strengthen their music reading skills and recorder playing skills.
An experienced K-6th grade music teacher, Dr. Brenda Buys holds a doctorate in music arts. She has been teaching music for over 20 years. She is also a performing artist who plays in chamber groups and orchestras.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Student will benefit most from this class if they practice the recorder between classes. Students should play music learned in class in three 10-minute sessions between classes.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: Students will have the opportunity three times to play individually in class for informal assessment. Alternatively, students may also summit recordings for review by the teacher.Grading
Frequency: includedDetails: A certificate of completion and letter grade will be provided on request.
Recorder Ninja - Level 1 OR experience playing the recorder, reading music, and playing songs with the notes G, A, and B.
Recorder Karate 1 Student Book with Yamaha 3-Piece Ivory Recorder - cost approx. $9. This can be purchused at Music K-8 online. Other recorders are acceptible but Yamaha is recomended. You may also wish to purchese the Recorder reward belts Essential Nine pack of 1 belt each for approx. $2.50
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
“Recorder Karate” method book written by Barb Philipak © 2002 Plank Road Publishing, Inc. • All Rights Reserved • Used by permission
Joined January, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Arizona
I teach classes in music and student success. I hold a doctorate of music in bassoon performance. As a professional musician, I play in orchestras, chamber ensembles and teach music both privately and in schools. I have experience teaching...
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Group Class
$10
weekly or $60 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
25 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
2-6 learners per class
