Students will be given a packet of materials at the beginning of the semester which will be known as "Recorder Karate".

In addition to classroom work with the recorder, each student will be expected to pass through several color levels by satisfactorily playing corresponding songs.  These will be tested outside of DME class.

Students can come in at any time and play the songs for me, one at a time, or all at once.

The first students to pass through these levels and achieve "Black Belt" may help me test the remainder of the students.  Only I, however, will test the Black Belt song.

Students passing the Black Belt song will receive an "A" for recorder proficiency.

Students interested in additional points can attempt more difficult songs after the Black Belt is achieved.  A total of 5 extra points may be accumulated for a grade of 100.

Students should bring their recorders with them to the final exam.

You must bring your recorder for each class period.  Those who forget will use spare recorders without mouthpieces, and will practice fingering only.

Put your name on your recorder.

Do not play your recorder until and unless instructed to do so.  This wastes everyone's time.  Offenders will be asked to remove the mouthpiece of their recorders and will lose the privilege of playing with the rest of the class.

Tune your recorder by adjusting the connection between the two sections.  Do not bring a one-piece recorder.

Please keep your recorder clean.  Use the included cleaning rod after use.

Students interested in additional points can attempt more difficult songs after the Black Belt is attained.  (See the list below.)

Use the following link for online accompaniments to practice for your recorder level tests.  You must get the password from me to access the audio files.