A JAZZY NEW RECORDER SONG

Here's an American 'spiritual' song that is fun and easy to play. The title is "When The Saints", and I've attached a video and the music to follow along as you learn it. Happy tooting!

Interactive Music Listening

One of the most engaging activities for the curious music student is some sort of interactive music listening in which someone (or something) keeps you as a listener 'on track' as the music is playing. The Carnegie Hall Education Foundation has long been a leader in developing web materials designed to do this. Here is another in their long list of accomplishments: A listener guide to Dvorak's 9th Symphony, usually referred to as the 'New World' Symphony. It was written during and after Dvorak spent a summer in the US, and includes come musical references to things he heard while here in the States. It's full of famous, exciting, and beautiful themes. Here's the link to your musical adventure:

https://listeningadventures.carnegiehall.org/nws/splash.html

Happy listening!

EXPLORING THE CLASSICS!

Exploring the Classics With Your Family!
There is a great website called Classics For Kids which has really 'upped their game' during the Covid crisis, and placed all kinds of wonderful educational content at our fingertips. Tons of classical music, games, podcasts, and activities galore! Also there are great instructional tips for teachers (parents) as well as links to SO MUCH great music related stuff. If your kids need enrichment activities, and music is 'their thing', I couldn't think of a better resource than this one:

https://www.classicsforkids.com/

OUR RECORDER SONG OF THE WEEK!
Here's a brand new song that's fun to learn and play on the recorder! Check out the music here, and then watch and learn to play along with Mr. S. on the video below! Happy tooting!