Flutes & Recorders with Ms. AbiNader

Playing a flute and recorder is not only fun and creative, it has many educational benefits as well. Breathing is a very important process to keep the body regulated and oxygenated for optimal use of the body and brain. Learning to read musical notation strengthens the pathways for new language acquisition and math symbols and rhythms. Singing and playing the flute or recorder creates an inner vibration in the body that stimulates warmth, heart connection, empathy and creativity.

Lotus & Ivy will offer lessons for Classes 1 through 8. Each class will be individualized for the experience of the group. For example, If one child already reads music, they will receive additional challenges while the rest of the class learns music notation.

Class 1 and 2

2022-2023: Semester 2 (January 30, 2023 - June 16, 2023): Mondays at 1pm et / 10am pt, 18 weeks, once per week

First and second graders are learning to distinguish left and right, up and down on the flute. We will sing songs with movements that will help orient the children to their flutes. Using the Choroi Pentatonic flute is a long tradition in Waldorf Schools and age appropriate for younger children. The class will sing, play songs, invent new songs and learn symbols for each note to begin understanding musical notation. No previous experience necessary.

Materials: Choroi Pentatonic Flute, swabby and cleaning cloth, and flute oil, blank music notation paper (provided by teacher).

Class 3 and 4

2022-2023:

Semester 1 (August 22, 2022 - January 27, 2023): Mondays at 1pm ET / 10am pt, 18 weeks, once per week

Semester 2 (January 30, 2023 - June 16, 2023): Mondays at 12pm ET / 9AM PT, 18 weeks, Once per week

Third and fourth graders are ready to master the Choroi Pentatonic Flute. They will sing work songs and folk songs from around the world, and learn rounds (possible on Zoom and can be practiced in your family). They will play these songs on the flute, compose their own and begin reading musical notation. No previous experience necessary.

Materials: Choroi Pentatonic Flute, swabby and cleaning cloth, flute oil and blank music notation paper (provided by teacher).

Class 5 and 6

2022-2023: Semester 1 (August 22, 2022 - January 27, 2023): Wednesdays at 2pm et / 11am pt, 18 weeks, once per week

By fifth grade students are ready for the diatonic scale which can be played on the soprano recorder. Our class will begin with the soprano recorder, learning to read music notation, composing songs. We will learn songs with two parts. Students who already read music and have experience with the soprano recorder may choose to add the alto recorder to our ensemble. Alto recorders added with teacher permission only. No previous experience necessary.

Materials: Soprano Recorder, swabby and cleaning cloth, blank music notation and song book (provided by teacher).

Class 7 and 8

By this year, students are ready for the diatonic scale which can be played on the soprano recorder. Our class will begin with the soprano recorder, learning to read music notation, composing songs. We will learn songs with two parts. Students who already read music and have experience with the soprano recorder may choose to add the alto recorder to our ensemble. Alto Recorders added with teacher permission only. No previous experience necessary.