Our teachers are Orff Certified with many year of experience so the music program provides a holistic approach to musical training incorporating the rhythm and movement of Orff and Dalcroze, the solfege singing of Kodaly and the child centered learning approach of Montessori. It's about developing skills in the whole child cognitive, physical, social, emotional, language and musical. We hope that music will become a natural part of the students’ daily life. Any parents who are musicians and interested in demonstrating their instrument are urged to contact the music department. Parents always welcome to observe music classes. For more information about the benefits of music education, go to www.menc.org/resources/view/why-music-education-2007
Fourth and fifth graders spend 45 minutes a week with Marty Hoffman. Read her bio.
A Little History. A recorder is an end-blown tubular flute and belongs to the woodwind family. During the Renaissance it was the most popular type of flute in Europe and much of the music for recorder was written during this time. In the twentieth century the recorder became popular again. All 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders are playing Flutophones. These are perfect wind instruments for small fingers and young players. Encourage your student to play at least four times a week at home. Take a look at their music, ask them questions and be sure to congratulate them when they improve, earn a new Recorder Flutophone belt — or play you a tune. After earning a Black Belt in Flutophone, students are promoted to a soprano recorder. Fourth and Fifth grade music focuses on singing rounds and partner songs as a gateway into harmony. We continue to play soprano recorder and our more advanced and motivated students play alto recorder. The emphasis is on ensemble playing with percussion, Orff instruments and the recorders. For more information about the benefits of music education, go to www.menc.org/resources/view/why-music-education-2007 Ms. Kitty's Recorder/Flutophone Karate
1. Five Sizes of Recorders http://youtu.be/bEIiNFmLj5c |
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The Hatch Music Program
Recorders and Flutophones are invaluable instruments for improving all aspects of musicality and are excellent pre-band instruments. The recorder has been around for centuries. The Flutophone is a modern instrument for designed for children.
