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9/29/2020 - 10/10/2020

Note: This class requires a specific method book (see below). If you will not be able to get this book in time for the first class on Sept. 29, you may want to wait for another class offering (which may or may not require the same method book).

Note: This class was originally scheduled to be taught by Judy Linsenberg, but due to unforeseen circumstances it will be taught by Jennifer Carpenter, instead.  The first class will be Tuesday, Sept. 29 (not Saturday, Sept. 26) and the last class will be Saturday, Oct. 10.

ARS introduces our next Free Online Beginners' Course! If you have never played recorder before, or if it has been eons since you have played, this is the course for you! Build a solid foundation for learning recorder through this 4-part beginners' course for Alto (Treble) recorder starting on September 29th, 2020. Professional recorder player and teacher Jennifer Carpenter will cover basics such as hand and finger position, tonguing, and tone, and instill good habits for continuing to learn on your own or with a teacher. All ages are welcome, but children should be joined by an adult during the classes.

This course will use the following method book which provides excellent methodical exercises to learn fingerings, while providing simple tunes to satisfy the soul!
The Sweet Pipes Recorder Book: A method for adults and older beginners by Gerald Burakoff and William E. Hettrick. Alto, Book One. SP02318.

Dates:
Tuesday, September 29, 11 a.m. PDT (2 p.m. EDT, 1 p.m. CDT, noon MDT)
Saturday, October.3, 11 a.m. PDT (2 p.m. EDT, 1 p.m. CDT, noon MDT)
Tuesday, October 6, 11 a.m. PDT (2 p.m. EDT, 1 p.m. CDT, noon MDT)
Saturday, October 10, 11 a.m. PDT (2 p.m. EDT, 1 p.m. CDT, noon MDT)

For this course, you will need the Sweet Pipes Recorder Book and an alto recorder. Consider purchasing these from one of our business partners, and please allow ample time for mail delivery!

The models linked below are recommended as quality instruments at modest prices. Many teachers recommend Yamaha plastic recorders, especially models that start with "3" (for instance, YRA -302B).

Von Huene Workshop (The Early Music Shop of New England), Boston, MA: (617) 277-8690
      Alto Recorder
      Sweet Pipes Recorder Book

Honeysuckle Music, St. Paul, MN (651) 644-8545
      Alto Recorder
      Sweet Pipes Recorder Book

Lazar's Early Music, Social Circle, GA: (770) 366-8596
      Alto Recorder
      Sweet Pipes Recorder Book