Attune Together - Recorders

Connecting families through music-making

SUMMER TERM ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN!

DEADLINE 19TH APRIL

Always wanted to learn an instrument? Looking for meaningful ways to connect with your child at home?

BMS is running weekly group lessons ONLINE for children to learn the recorder alongside their parent/carer(s). The sessions will include recorder skills, music reading, games, partner/family activities, improvisation, composition and a range of musical styles. Ms Dykes will be running these sessions and they will be lots of fun! There may even be guest appearances from other BMS teachers!

Did you know...?

Top Recorder Facts

Under “normal” circumstances around 7,000 children a week learn the recorder in Music’sCool sessions run by BMS tutors in Brent primary schools. Covid has made it difficult for us to teach recorder even when the schools were open in the Autumn term. Your child may already have been learning the recorder at school, so this is a great opportunity to ensure that they do not miss out and for you to join in the fun with them and understand more about their learning.

When is it?

Mondays

4:30pm – 5:00pm Beginners (Yr. 2, 3 & 4 - no previous experience necessary)

5:15pm – 6:00pm Improvers – (Yr. 3 and above - able to play the following notes: BAGCD)


Summer Term Dates

April 26

May 10 / 17 / 24

June 7 / 14 / 21 / 28


How much does it cost?

£10 per term per family (8 sessions)

£5 for pupils currently entitled to FSM (Free School Meals)

What will I need?

  • A recorder each (see below)

  • At least one parent/carer must take an active part in the session every week and learn the recorder alongside their child.

  • Access to Zoom on any device and an internet connection.

  • A willingness to have a go and have fun!


Places are limited so enroll now! Deadline to enroll: 19th April 2021

CLICK HERE FOR THE ATTUNE ENROLMENT FORM

Which recorder should I buy?

Recorders are relatively cheap to buy. The cheapest ones often don't sound very nice and some of the notes can be out of tune so be careful! The cheapest good one we have found is: A-star recorder approx. £5

If you would a better one, or a funky colour, we recommend Yamaha (YRS20 / YRS24) which is about £10 and comes in a range of colours. You can buy them from Amazon or direct from Yamaha


Size: Descant/Soprano

Fingering: Baroque.


If you need a recorder and are unable to buy one due to your current financial situation, please indicate on the application form and we will do our best to help you.