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Intermediate Ensemble A

COACH: Susan Iadone

Minimum requirements:

Knows the basic fingerings for at least one type of recorder
Should be able to play comfortably in the key of C, and one flat or one sharp
Needs to be able to play at a reasonable rate of speed to keep up with the rest of the class.

Note: Anyone who does not meet these minimum requirements may attend meetings and play along as much as possible or listen, but should be taking individual or group lessons to improve their basic skills.

Who should play in the Intermediate A Ensemble:

  • People who have never played in an ensemble before
  • People who need experience learning to accurately count dotted rhythms
  • People who need experience learning to play accurately in cut-time
  • People who need experience learning to play accurately in 6/8-time
  • People who are learning to play up an octave on the alto
  • People who are learning to play the bass recorder
  • People who already play the C recorders and are learning alto or vice versa
  • People who have difficulty playing the full range of their instrument
  • People who need to learn to play at a faster speed (!!!)