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Toot
Suite Recorder Ensemble began as a
natural progression from the pre-instrumental classes offered at
Music Works Magic. Many children wish to continue the interactive
experience, enjoying the social aspect of making music with
like minded friends through learning an
instrument.
Children
can begin in the group once they have turned 4 and are singing well
in tune. We meet each week for 40 minutes singing, playing
games, dancing and learning a wonderful varied repertoire. We have
begun to learn basic literacy through a Kodaly based
approach. (See kodaly.org.au for more
information on Kodaly teaching.) We continue to explore the many
skills that are essential for playing recorder and playing in a
group while discovering wonderful new music.
The group have
grown together, developing their sound. We are happy to have new
members. We believe that all children can learn to sing providing they
have the right experiences. We aim to provide the very best musical
experiences. We also have our Toot
Encore Recorder Ensemble. This advanced group play
confidently and have developed a lovely large repertoire, playing
in multi parts.
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Children
aged 4-10 can join our Toot
Suite Recorder Ensemble.
children who already play and can read are welcome to join our
Toot
Encore Recorder Ensemble.
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Toot
Suite rehearse
every Thursday afternoon 4.15-5.55pm and Toot
Encoreevery Thursday from
5.00-5.40pm.We ask our members to sign up by the semester. So that
the ensemble has continuity and time to develop as a
group.
Members
need a recorder, a plastic leaf folder,a music stand, a water
bottle and a Music Works Magic bag to keep and store their music.
Books will be issued to students when they join up. There is a lot
of variance in recorders and their sound. We use non expensive
recorders but prefer all students to purchase the same brand and
model so the sound is more uniform. They will also
need a Music Works
Magic short sleeve
and long sleeve T-shirt to wear to rehearsals and
performances.
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The Ensembles
currently perform at our four end of term concerts. Our next
performance is scheduled for Sunday 6th December at
10.30-11.30am.
Anna Mlynek-Kalman M. Mus.,
B. Ed., Dip Teach. created Music Works Magic upon completion
of her studies in the United States in 1996. Anna has taught and
directed music programs with children from K-year 12 for over 25
years at many schools both here in Australia and abroad. She is
passionate about high quality music education and has created a
program that offers a sound developmental, educational base for
children from birth.
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