Recorder Ensembles

Bellbirds Ensemble

The Bellbirds Ensemble is for students from K-2 who are looking to start their music journey.  Students learn how to read music, play music as a group with friends. Recorder is a great introduction for students who wish to learn band instruments from Year 3.  No prior music knowledge is required. Different learning styles are catered for. 

The Bellbirds Ensemble rehearse once a week on Friday mornings 8.45-9.15am in the school library.

Top quality recorders are available for purchase from the following online stores:

https://www.ozwinds.com.au/catalogsearch/result/?q=Descant+recorder

https://orpheusmusic.com.au/53-descant-recorders

https://www.turramusic.com.au/catalogsearch/result/

Recommended brands are Mollenhauer, Yamaha, Aulos and Zen-on which have a better sound and cost upwards of $30+.

Our Ensemble Conductor will also have recorders available to purchase for around $45.

Festival Ensemble 

Primary students who have completed a year or more of playing in the Bellbirds Ensemble are welcome to join the Festival Ensemble. Students have the opportunity to play on different sized recorders and perform at the Festival of Instrumental Music at the Opera House each year.

The Festival Ensemble rehearse once a week on Friday afternoons 3.30-4pm in the school library.

Registration

To register your child for either of our Recorder Ensembles, please register here.

Please note, unlike the Band or Strings groups, there is no requirement for students in the recorder programs to have any additional private recorder lessons. 

For more information, please contact us at music@bps.org.au