Class Schedule

and Curriculum

The same four classes taught by our fabulous faculty are conducted each day during this two day workshop.

We have no idea what wonderful classes will be offered this year, but here are some ideas for them to think about. Click on the title (in all CAPS) for the detailed description of each class.


First Period 9:00-10:00

A1 How to Make a Recorder out of Legos

This class is a must for anyone with young chidren.

Instructor Miyo Aoki.

A2 The Music of Florence Foster Jenkins

Help preserve her memory.

Instructor Hanneke van Proosdij.

A3 How to Sound Like a Whiffle Bat

Is there a more melodious athletic tool for us to emulate?

Instructor Vicki Boeckman.

A4 Hair Styling for Baroque Musicians

A topic of great importance for so many of us.

Instructor Rotem Gilbert.


Second Period 10:30-11:45

B1 How to Emulate a Moose Call

This is what you most often use your recorder for, isn’t it?

Instructor Miyo Aoki.

B2 Heavy Metal Recorder Music

Ear plugs recommended

Instructor Hanneke van Proosdij.

B3 Auto Repair Seminar

What can be more useful for musicians than how to fix their car?

Instructor Vicki Boeckman.

B3 Chosing the Correct Color Recorder

The biggest question when you select a new instrument.

Instructor Rotem Gilbert.


Third Period 1:15-2:30

C1 How to Emulate Radio Static

An important skill for filling the gaps in your program.

Instructor Miyo Aoki.

C2 Hot Cross Buns for Advanced Players

The true core of the recorder repertoire.

Instructor Hanneke van Proosdij.

C3 Flight of the Bumblebee for Beginners

We all have to start somewhere.

Instructor Vicki Boeckman.

C4 Playing a Recorder While Wearing Boxing Gloves

Something we are so often called upon to do.

Instructor Rotem Gilbert.


Fourth Period 2:45-4:00

D1 All Workshop Tutti Fruiti

All workshop participants.

If it’s the end of the day, will they be serving ice cream? Come and find out.


#65 Music: A Subversive History

Book by Ted Gioia, published 2019. Donated by Cathy Lacefield.

See https://www.abebooks.com/9781541644373/Music-Subversive-History-Gioia-Ted-1541644379/plp for more info.

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