Semester Recorder Class

This class presents activities in pursuit of 
 - Mastery of all diatonic pitches on the treble clef staff (middle C to high G), plus experience playing both E♭s, high G#, high A♭, high A, both F-sharps, treble staff line three B♭, and treble staff space three C#
 - Internalization of steady beat and accuracy in the realization of rhythmic figures and meters: 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, quarter notes, eighth notes, half notes, whole notes, dotted rhythms, and syncopated rhythms.
 - Strength as a solo performer (both accompanied and unaccompanied)
 - Growth as an ensemble performer through experiences playing with accompaniments produced by and provided by the instructor. These experiences will include:
     - monophonic music (all unison)
     - homophonic music (melody above a harmony)
     - polyphonic music (multiple melodies at once, as in canons or rounds)

All literature (songs) for the course come from the rich wealth of folk music from around the world, including titles such as:
 - Ghum parani mashi pishi (Bangladesh)
 - Dandini Dandini Dastana (Turkey)
 - Acadian Lullaby (Canada) 
 - Sakura (Japan)
 - Flower Drum Song (China)
 - Banuwa (Liberia)
 - Daj Boh šťastia (Slovakia)
 - Poreho (Tahiti)
 - A di mi yere yu friyari (Suriname)
 - El sapo chiminique (Honduras)
 - E Papa Waiari (New Zealand)

Students will also be assigned technical exercises designed to improve music reading, music theory understanding, and facilitate specific skills in songs that are being worked on. There will be a weekly practice log (optional) for those who want a formal grade.

This course will also include theory instruction weekly 

Small class size ensures that all students have ample opportunities to participate actively and interact with the teacher and their peers. Learning activities will leverage young children's natural inclination to move and channel that to support successfully playing. 

The recorder is an easy-to-learn, great first instrument that quickly empowers learners to play independently. But it is also a legitimate instrument in its own right, with a rich history and array of literature. I love playing instruments in the recorder family, and I look forward to sharing this simple and versatile instrument with your learner!