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Recorder Rockstars - Your Recorder Journey Continues!

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Ages 8-11
Live Group Course
Welcome to Recorder Rockstars! This rigorous level two program will continue to grow your child's musicianship by introducing more complex recorder pieces, advancing their playing skills, musical knowledge and performance abilities.
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5.0
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(28 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week, 22 weeks
3-8 learners per class
40 min

What's included

22 live meetings
14 hrs 40 mins in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. All learners enrolled in Recorder Rockstars are expected to practice their recorder music 15-20 minutes daily in order to be prepared for weekly rehearsals, refine parts and prepare for the virtual recital at the end of the course.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6
Intermediate Level
Elevate from rookie to rock star in this level two recorder course. Building upon the Recorder Rookies curriculum, learners will develop ensemble based skills in this semester length course which is focused on playing and performing recorder repertoire across a variety of musical genres.

This course is broken down into five units which introduce a wide range of recorder repertoire. Each unit introduces recorder repertoire from a different musical genre with the final unit preparing students for an exciting virtual recital experience.

🍎 What Will Be Taught
This is a performance and playing focused class where learners will focus on expanding their recorder skills to be the best they can be! The curriculum for this part two course is designed to strengthen music reading skills, rhythm fundamentals and refine musicianship. 

🎶 Topics Covered
Learners will try music from a variety of genres and even have the opportunity to try playing the alto recorder if interested.

❓How Is This Class Different from Recorder Rookies?
While Recorder Rookies was designed to lay the foundation for learning an instrument, Recorder Rock Stars will transition students into the rehearsal and ensemble experience where they'll be learning longer, more complex songs and techniques for recorder playing.

🏫 Class Structure
This class meets weekly for 40 minutes for a full semester (22 weeks). A typical rehearsal is structured as follows...
-Mini Lesson/Introduction (5 Minutes)
-Sectional + Practice Time (15 Minutes)
-Rehearsal (20 Minutes)

The final day of the class is a virtual recital where learners will showcase their favorite ensemble pieces in a performance for their peers.

🙋🏽 Teacher-Student and Learner Interaction
During rehearsals learners will be expected to participate by raising hands before speaking however learners are given more freedom to interact and discuss rehearsal strategies during practice and sectional time.

🧠 Prerequisites
Learners are strongly encouraged to complete the Recorder Rookies curriculum with a final grade of M or E (see more on my profile) before joining this level two course however, learners with prior recorder playing experience and/or private lessons may be eligible to participate. Please contact Miss Suzanne if you'd like to have your child audition for participation eligibility in this class.

Learning Goals

Learners will be exposed to and perform recorder repertoire from various musical genres, enhancing their versatility and understanding of different musical styles.
Learners will strengthen their music reading skills, including reading more complex rhythms, notes, and dynamics, to improve their overall musicianship.

Syllabus

5 Units
22 Lessons
over 22 Weeks
Unit 1: Welcome Back to Recorder! You Rock!
Lesson 1:
Welcome + Review
 Welcome to Recorder Rockstars! During our first class we will spend some time reviewing note reading + rhythm fundamentals and learning the warm-ups 'Planet Of The A', 'B A Robot' and 'Hee Bee G B' 
40 mins online live lesson
3 assignments
Lesson 2:
Rehearsal 1
 Your learner might think they know the tune 'Merrily We Roll Along' but this unexpected rock twist will challenge their breath support and counting while reviewing the fundamental notes B, A and G. 
40 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 3:
Rehearsal 2
 The rhythmic ostinato of Queen's classic 'We Will Rock You' is memorable and easy enough to learn on recorder. Your learners will love the fun twist of the lyrics and exercising their singing voices during this fun twist on a classic rock tune. 
40 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 4:
Rehearsal 3
 During this rehearsal learners will review and rehearse the songs 'Merrrily We Rock Along' and 'We Will Rock You'. 
40 mins online live lesson
1 assignment

Other Details

Learning Needs
Learners with special needs are warmly welcomed in my classroom. As a former public school teacher, I have experience adapting learning plans for learners with IEPs, behavior plans, and those on the autism spectrum.
Parental Guidance
We will be utilizing Google Forms (a COPPA-compliant tool) to survey students on their favorite recorder pieces at the start of Unit 5 in order to prepare for the virtual recital. Learners will need to create accounts with Google in order to use Google Forms for the survey.
Pre-Requisites
Learners who join this class should have completed the semester-length 'Recorder Rookies' course or passed an equivalent audition (please message me for more information related to playing proficiency auditions)
Supply List
Learners will need access to a Baroque Soprano Recorder. If your learner is coming from the Recorder Rookies curriculum, their instrument from that course will suffice.

There are NO mandatory books for this course and all recorder repertoire will be provided by Miss Suzanne.

Additionally, some of the pieces that will be examined in this class feature optional alto recorder parts. If your child is interested in trying alto recorder during this course, please contact Miss Suzanne prior to the start of the class.
 4 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
We will be learning and/or performing the following repertoire pieces in this class: 1. Planet of the A - John Riggio and Paul Jennings 2. BA Robot - John Riggio and Paul Jennings 3. Hee Bee G B - John Riggio and Paul Jennings 4. Merrily We Rock - John Riggio and Paul Jennings 5. We Will Rock You - Originally by Queen / Arranged by Suzanne Delonas 6. Find A Happy Place - Paul Jennings, Teresa Jennings, John Riggio, and Karl Hitzemann 7. Cheesy Feet - Paul Jennings, Teresa Jennings, John Riggio, and Karl Hitzemann 8. Drifting Slowly - Paul Jennings, Teresa Jennings, John Riggio, and Karl Hitzemann 9. Maracas - M.C. Handel 10. Cha-Cha Chihuahua - M.C. Handel 11. Blue Magic Wombat - M.C. Handel 12. Chester (A Revolutionary War Fantasy) - Paul Jennings 13. A Night On Bald Mountain - Paul Jennings 14. A Little Recorder Music - Paul Jennings

Meet the teacher

Joined July, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Kean University
Miss Suzanne is a licensed K-12 music teacher with a decade of experience teaching K-6 music in New Jersey’s public schools and as a private lesson teacher. In addition to her classroom experience, Miss Suzanne owns and operates her own music education business providing learning resources and ideas to other music educators.

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