Class Schedule

and Curriculum

Participants will immerse themselves in the same four classes each day during this two day workshop. Classes will be in reverse order the second day, enabling us to gather together at the end of the workshop in a final, glorious TUTTI

As of yet we have no idea what topics our fabulous faculty have in store for us, but here are some ideas for them to think about. Click on the title (in all CAPS) for the detailed description of each class.


A Period – Saturday 9:00-10:15 & Sunday 2:45-4:00

A1 All Workshop Tutti Fruiti

All workshop participants.

Coffee in the morning, but if it’s the end of the day, will they be serving ice cream? Come and find out.

All faculty


B Period – Saturday 10:45-12:00 & Sunday 1:15-2:30

B1 How to Make a Recorder out of Legos

This class is a must for anyone with young chidren around their home.

Instructor Miyo Aoki.

B2 The Music of Florence Foster Jenkins

Help preserve her memory.

Instructor Hanneke van Proosdij.

B3 How to Sound Like a Whiffle Bat

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

Instructor Vicki Boeckman.

B4 Hair Styling for Baroque Musicians

A topic of great importance for so many of us.

Instructor Rotem Gilbert.


C Period – Saturday 1:15-2:30 & Sunday 10:45-12:00

C1 How to Make a Sound Like a Moose Call

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

Instructor Miyo Aoki.

C2 Heavy Metal Recorder Music

Ear plugs recommended.

Instructor Hanneke van Proosdij.

C3 Auto Repair Seminar

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

Instructor Vicki Boeckman.

C4 Chosing the Correct Color Recorder

The biggest question when you select a new instrument.

Instructor Rotem Gilbert.


D Period – Saturday 2:45-4:00 & Sunday 9:00-10:15

D1 How to Emulate Radio Static

An important skill for filling the gaps in your concert program.

Instructor Miyo Aoki.

D2 Hot Cross Buns for Advanced Players

It’s about time you tackled this most important and pivotal work in the recorder repertoire.

Instructor Hanneke van Proosdij.

D3 Flight of the Bumblebee for Beginners

Is there ever a better time to start?

Instructor Vicki Boeckman.

D4 How to Play a Recorder While Wearing Boxing Gloves

A tricky technique we all need to learn.

Instructor Rotem Gilbert.


#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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