Unit 1Welcome Back to Recorder! You Rock!
4 lessons4 Weeks
Welcome Back to Recorder! You Rock!
 Week 1
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'
 Week 2
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.
 Week 3
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.
 Week 4
Lesson 4
Rehearsal 3
During this rehearsal learners will review and rehearse the songs 'Merrrillly We Rock Along' and 'We Will Rock You'.
Unit 2Jazzing Things Up
4 lessons4 Weeks
Jazzing Things Up
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Rehearsal 4*
It's time to Jazz things up! Alto recorders are welcome to join for this first rehearsal of 'Find A Happy Place'
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Rehearsal 5
Rehearse the song 'Cheesy Feet' featuring the soprano recorder and the notes B, A and G. There is an option to add E for more advanced recorders and explore jazz improvisation techniques.
 Week 7
Lesson 7
Rehearsal 6
Tackle some challenging dotted rhythms in this rehearsal by learning the rhythm dotted quarter, eighth, quarter, quarter featured in the slow rock groove song 'Drifting Slowly'.
 Week 8
Lesson 8
Rehearsal 8*
Review and rehearse the three jazz tunes 'Find A Happy Place', 'Cheesy Feet' and 'Drifting Slowly'. Learners exploring alto recorder are welcome to bring their instrument for this rehearsal.
Unit 3Latin Grooves
4 lessons4 Weeks
Latin Grooves
 Week 9
Lesson 9
Rehearsal 9
Rehearse the song 'Maracas' featuring two soprano recorders and the note low C.
 Week 10
Lesson 10
Rehearsal 10
Rehearse the song 'Cha-Cha Chihuahua' which features the notes F, G, A, B, and C and includes a fun singing part!
 Week 11
Lesson 11
Rehearsal 11
Rehearse the Latin + Rock fusion song 'Blue Magic Wombat' featuring the notes the notes low E, G, A, B, C, D, and high E.
 Week 12
Lesson 12
Rehearsal 12
Rehearse the songs 'Maracas', 'Cha-Cha Chihuahua' and 'Blue Magic Wombat'
Unit 4Keep it Classy (ical)
4 lessons4 Weeks
Keep it Classy (ical)
 Week 13
Lesson 13
Rehearsal 13*
Rehearse 'Chester (A Revolutionary War Fantasy)' featuring two unique soprano recorder parts and a beginner level alto recorder part ideal for students learning alto recorder for the first time.
 Week 14
Lesson 14
Rehearsal 14*
Rehearse 'A Night On Bald Mountain' based on the bewitching tune by Mussorgsky featuring beginner and advanced level soprano parts and alto recorder part.
 Week 15
Lesson 15
Rehearsal 15
Rehearse 'A Little Recorder Music' - a fun recorder arrangement based the popular classical tune from Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. This piece features two soprano recorder parts easy (G, A, B, C, and D) and advanced (D, E, F#, G, A, B, C, high D, and high E) 
 Week 16
Lesson 16
Rehearsal 16*
Rehearse the songs 'Chester', 'A Night On Bald Mountain' and 'A Little Recorder Music'.
Unit 5Preparing for Performance
6 lessons6 Weeks
Preparing for Performance
 Week 17
Lesson 17
Choosing + Rehearsing Recital Repertoire
During this rehearsal learners will discuss and finalize a selection of repertoire for the upcoming virtual recital.
 Week 18
Lesson 18
Rehearsal 18
Rehearse the first two recital pieces TBD
 Week 19
Lesson 19
Rehearsal 19
Rehearse the second two recital pieces TBD
 Week 20
Lesson 20
Rehearsal 20
Rehearse the 1-2 recital pieces TBD
 Week 21
Lesson 21
Dress Rehearsal for the Virtual Recital
Rehearse the full recital program in preparation for the virtual recital.
 Week 22
Lesson 22
Virtual Recital
Final Recorder Rockstars Class Performance