Learn to play alto recorder with other beginning students. Being able to create beauty with a musical instrument, especially playing in groups, is a fulfilling social and communal experience that can lift your spirits. Low physical demand means you can do it all your life. For this class, you should already know at least some rudiments of reading music (from playing piano, singing in choir, or being in junior high band forty years ago, for example), but you do not have to have played any wind instrument. By the end of the course, you will be able to produce a beautiful sound, know all the basic fingerings, and play simple duets with other students. You will need to have the following materials and bring them to each class: an alto recorder (plastic preferred; Yamaha or Aulos recommended, easily available on Amazon or through a music store); a music stand (also available online or at stores); the instruction book Sweet Pipes Recorder Book - Vol. 1 Alto, by Burakoff and Hettrick, $6.50. It is available online from several sources. One is Honeysuckle Music (honeysucklemusic.com). This class can be preparation for joining the Recorder Consort class, also offered through LLI. Limit 8.

Susan Richter
9:15—10:30 A.M. Tuesday, Starts Feb. 18
Christ Lutheran Church
300 E. Monroe Street (78704)