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Second Level Beginner Recorder Classes


The American Recorder Society is offering "Second Level" classes via Zoom on a variety of topics. Classes are designed for students who are relatively new to recorder, but are familiar with most fingerings on their instrument and can read music.

There is no cost to register for these classes, but they are available to ARS members, only. If you have taken one of our "FREE Online Classes for Beginners," this may be your next step!

These classes are limited in size to allow for interaction between the teacher and students. ARS members are asked to please sign up for no more than two "Second Level" classes, in order to allow a larger number of people to take advantage of these opportunities.

Some classes offer instruction on soprano (or tenor) recorders, and others on alto recorder.  Check the class description to see which recorder you will need and whether you will need to purchase a method book or whether materials will be provided by the teacher.  If the teacher is supplying instructional materials you'll receive a download link for these materials a few days before class. Each class is about 45 minutes in length, including a period for questions and answers.

Teachers will typically offer suggestions for materials you can use for further study on your own, or you may choose to arrange for individual lessons with your teacher, or any of our many teaching professionals who offer online instruction.

Next Upcoming Class:
Tone and Phrasing (Soprano/Tenor) with Jennifer Carpenter
If you’ve taken an ARS Beginners’ class for soprano/tenor and are ready for the next step, this 2nd-level class is for you. The soprano gets a bad reputation for sounding shrill and squeaky! But the soprano (and tenor) is capable of being a beautiful solo instrument as well as an ensemble companion. This 4-session course will focus on sound/tone production and expressive phrasing. Conquer your fears of playing high notes and learn how expressive the soprano/tenor can be!

Attendees are expected to be able to play low C to high G (octave and a 5th including F#s and Bbs) and read those notes and general rhythmic patterns on the music staff. All music will be provided. You don’t need to be confident, just familiar with these skills - we’ll work on improving them further.

Register Here!

Class Dates:
Monday, September 23rd at 8 PM ET (7 PM CT, 6 PM MT, 5 PM PT)
Thursday, September 26th at 8 PM ET (7 PM CT, 6 PM MT, 5 PM PT)
Monday, September 30th at 8 PM ET (7 PM CT, 6 PM MT, 5 PM PT)
Thursday, October 3rd at 8 PM ET (7 PM CT, 6 PM MT, 5 PM PT)

Check back to see when more classes are scheduled in the not-too-distant future!
 
Completed:
Second Level Beginners' Class with Lewis Baratz: Continuing Technique for Alto Recorder
6/3/24 - 6/22/24
Second Level Beginners' Class with Greta Haug-Hryciw: "Lost & Found," Finding Your Way in the Music (any recorder)
3/19/24 - 3/30/24
Second Level Beginners' Class with Jody Miller: Continuing Technique (Soprano/Tenor)
1/30/24-2/10/24
Second Level Beginners' Class with Lisette Kielson: Continuing Technique (Alto)
1/3/24-1/13/24
Second Level Beginners' Class with Marea Chernoff: Continuing Technique (alto recorder)
6/19/23-6/29/23
Second Level Beginners' Class For New Bass Players with Tish Berlin
3/13/23-3/23/23
Second Level Beginners' Class with Jennifer Carpenter: Tone and Phrasing (Soprano/Tenor)
12/4/22-12/14/22
Second Level Beginners' Class with Tish Berlin: Continuing Technique (alto recorder)
10/10/22-10/20/22
Second Level Beginners' Class with Vicki Boeckman: Continuing Technique (soprano/tenor recorder)
4/5/22 - 4/15/22
Second Level Beginners' Class with Larry Lipnik: A Renaissance Consort Primer (any recorder)
3/1/22 - 3/10/22
Second Level Beginner's Class with Annette Bauer:  Continuing Technique (soprano/tenor recorder)
11/2/21 - 11/23/21
Second Level Beginner's Class with Heloise Degrugillier:  Continuing Technique (alto recorder)
9/7/21 - 9/28/21
Second Level Beginners' Class with Larry Lipnik: A Renaissance Consort Primer (any recorder)
5/11/21 - 5/20/21
Second Level Beginners' Class with Greta Haug-Hryciw:  Focus on Expressivity (soprano/tenor recorder)
5/8/21 - 5/29/21
Second Level Beginners' Class with Tish Berlin:  Learning Bass Recorder
3/31/21 - 4/21/21
Second Level Beginners' Class with Miyo Aoki: Continuing Technique (alto recorder)
3/23/21 - 4/13/21
Second Level Beginners' Class with Sarah Cantor:  Playing Duets on Alto Recorder
3/15/21 - 3/25/21
Second Level Beginners' Class with Lisette Kielson:  Continuing Technique (soprano/tenor recorder)
2/27/21 - 3/20/21
Second Level Beginners' Class with Jody Miller: Helping Soprano Players Transition to Alto
2/9/21 - 2/18/21
Second Level Beginners' Class with Anne Timberlake: Build Your Tone (alto recorder)
2/2/21 - 2/23/21
Second Level Beginners' Class with Daphna Mor: Approaching Folk Music on Recorder (soprano/tenor recorder)
2/1/21 - 2/11/21
Second Level Beginners' Class with Jennifer Carpenter: Approaching the Baroque (alto recorder)
1/24/21 - 2/3/21