Recorders

Third Grade Parents,
In music class we are focusing on identifying note names on the
musical staff and distinguishing between our speaking voice and
our singing voice. We will begin recorder instruction in September. 
The students will continue to be exposed to note reading, to different
styles and composers of music, to ear training and basic rhythmic
patterns.

Recorders are taught in the “music dojo” where the students
play “Recorder Karate.”  Each song they learn is a little bit more
challenging and introduces a new musical concept. Once the student
can successfully learn each song, they will receive a “Karate Belt” for
that level to tie on their recorder.

We use Yamaha Recorders in the music room. Students
may purchase their own Yamaha recorder for $4.00 from Ms.
Tobias starting Wednesday, September 4th.  Recorders that
are purchased at a store (Target, Walmart, etc.) are considered
toys and do not produce the same quality tone as the Yamaha
recorders. Students do not have to buy a recorder, they can use
one during music class time.

You can encourage your child to play their recorder by:

• reminding them to use a soft, pleasant sound
• reminding them to play with left hand on top
• ask them to perform their songs from the song packet they receive in class
• listen to them play their songs and comment on how "Fluently" they played (did they play it without stopping).

If you would like to purchase a recorder for your child, please bring
$4.00 made payable to Highline Academy and have your child give it
to Ms. Tobias in the music room.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,
Ms.Tobias