Recorder Routes I: A Guide to Introducing Soprano Recorder in Orff Classes

This is a wonderful guide to involving soprano recorder in Orff classes. The book explores ways that beginners on the recorder can easily become involved in the Orff ensemble from the first day. Five routes, with 13 destinations are explored: *Echoing *Isolating measures & melodic fragments *Using body percussion *Conducting pitches *Using visuals There are 42 activities (extended projects) in the 6 units. Each activity begins with a concise exercise on a new recorder skill. Then, the new skill is used in an Orff routine. Most activities conclude with a complete arrangement. There are also helpful hints included. Song index: Unit 1 *Hot cross buns *Chocolate, cinnamon *The secret *Lullaby *Amy gave me apples Unit 2 *My autograph *Cuckoo *Acka backa *Who has seen the wind *Cathy Clink *Sally on the see saw Unit 3 *Baa baa black sheep *Down in the jungle *Red sails *Daybreak *Sammy *Ice cream soda *See a pin *Jelly in the bowl Unit 4 *Silly song *Tomcat *Angel band Unit 5 *Scotland's burning *Duet *Little march *The man in the moon *Rainbow song Unit 6 *Jack be nimble *Rain on the green grass *If winter comes *Better late than never *Pardon me *Antonio