Students, grades 3rd - 5th, will learn about basic musical concepts such as: rhythm, melody, harmony, pitch, and an introduction to basic note reading. This class will prepare them to play more advanced instruments in band or orchestra class. The students will learn by playing the recorder, writing music, and playing games.

Benefits of Learning to Play the Recorder:

• Teaches students how to read music.

• Learning to read anything is important and learning to read music is a lifelong skill that can be

used in all parts of future music education.

• Develops listening skills.

• Playing and performing as part of a small or large recorder ensemble requires everyone to listen

to each other to make the music “sound” the way it should.

• It helps develop a “musical” ear.

• It helps to develop our eye and hand coordination.

• It helps develop fine motor skills.

• It can help our self-confidence and self-esteem.

• It helps develop problem-solving skills.

Supplies students need to bring to class every week:

• Essential Elements for Recorder, book 1 (approx $20 on Amazon)

• Recorder (approx $14 on Amazon)

• Music stand (approx $13 on Amazon)

• 1” Black binder
  

Homework:

Students can expect to practice music at least 15 minutes a day.

Additionally, Mrs. Stuart will send home a packet each week for them to practice writing notes and learning the basics of reading music. The packet should only take 10 to 15 minutes a day.) It will help reinforce what was learned in class.

Performances:

Students will perform at the end of the semester recitals.