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Artists & Musicians of Latin America (AMLA), in collaboration with Piffaro, The Renaissance Band, is offering a free after-school program for students at Esperanza Academy Elementary School to learn the recorder.
The recorder is an early European woodwind instrument that helps children build essential skills for music-making, including breath control, coordination, and music reading. This instrument is also a stepping stone for learning other woodwinds, such as the flute, clarinet, or saxophone, making it an ideal first instrument for young students.
Program Details
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Who Can Participate: 4th and 5th grade students. Some 3rd graders may also be considered if they are ready for the breath control required.
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Instructor: Miriam Arbello
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Schedule: Wednesdays, beginning October 1, from 1:00–3:00 p.m.
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Group 1: 1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
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Group 2: 2:15 – 3:00 (or 3:15) p.m.
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Location: Music Room, Esperanza Academy Elementary School
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Cost: Free of charge
If interest is high, AMLA and Piffaro may expand the program to include Thursdays.
Registration
This program is only open to students attending Esperanza Academy Elementary School. Families must register through the school.
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Contact at AMLA: Daniel de Jesús – ddejesus@esperanza.us
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School Contact: Kiwi Tzic-Rojas, Music Teacher – ktzic-rojas@neacademy.net
Español
Artistas y Músicos de Latinoamérica (AMLA), en colaboración con Piffaro, The Renaissance Band, ofrece un programa gratuito después del horario escolar para los estudiantes de la Escuela Primaria Esperanza Academy que deseen aprender la flauta dulce.
La flauta dulce es un instrumento de viento-madera de origen europeo que ayuda a los niños a desarrollar habilidades musicales esenciales, como el control de la respiración, la coordinación y la lectura musical. Además, es un instrumento de iniciación ideal, ya que prepara a los estudiantes para aprender otros instrumentos de viento como la flauta traversa, el clarinete o el saxofón.
Detalles del Programa
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Quiénes Pueden Participar: Estudiantes de 4.º y 5.º grado. Algunos estudiantes de 3.º grado también podrán participar si cumplen con los requisitos de control de respiración.
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Instructora: Miriam Arbello
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Horario: Miércoles, a partir del 1 de octubre, de 1:00 a 3:00 p.m.
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Grupo 1: 1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
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Grupo 2: 2:15 – 3:00 (o 3:15) p.m.
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Lugar: Salón de música, Escuela Primaria Esperanza Academy
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Costo: Gratuito
Si hay gran interés, AMLA y Piffaro podrían ampliar el programa a los días jueves.
Registro
Este programa está abierto únicamente a estudiantes que asisten a la Escuela Primaria Esperanza Academy. Las familias deben registrarse a través de la escuela.
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Contacto en AMLA: Daniel de Jesús – ddejesus@esperanza.us
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Contacto en la Escuela: Kiwi Tzic-Rojas, Profesor de Música – ktzic-rojas@neacademy.net
Miriam Arbelo – Recorder, Teaching Artist
Miriam Arbelo is a New Jersey–based musician and educator dedicated to inspiring young learners through music. She is a teaching artist with Piffaro, The Renaissance Band, where she leads recorder education programs and community initiatives, including Piffaro’s annual Recorder Festival. In New Jersey, Miriam has taught general music, chorus, and recorder ensembles, creating opportunities for students to perform and connect with early music traditions. At AMLA, she brings her expertise in recorder and music education to engage middle school students in ensemble playing, cultural learning, and creative expression.
