Collection: Waldorf Schools

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At Orpheus Music, we have many years of experience in recorders for Waldorf schools. There are many things to consider when deciding on recorders for Steiner education such as:

What are other schools using? - - Deciding between wooden vs plastic recorders? - - The pros and cons of pentatonic vs diatonic recorders? - - What is the most affordable option for parents?

This is why we created the in-depth guide - Choosing a Recorder for Steiner Education.

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At Orpheus Music, we can provide you with expert advice on choosing recorders for your school, because we have many years of direct experience to draw upon. This wealth of experience means that if you have any questions, feel free to get in touch, knowing that you will be given considered, expert advice on choosing the best recorders for your school.

 

Zana Clarke, our Director is a central figure in the recorder world, working as performer, teacher, composer, publisher and Arts Administrator. She has been head of music at Sophia Mundi Steiner school and at the Armidale Waldorf School, has been the music/recorder teacher for Sydney Rudolf Steiner College’s external courses for many years and is currently Education Director at the Armidale Waldorf School.

 

Peter Biffin is an instrument maker and musician who has made instruments for some of the worlds outstanding musicians in several different fields. He was a founding member of the Armidale Waldorf School, and has made many instruments for Steiner schools, including specialised instruments for Mood of the Fifth. Peter has also made several thousand pentatonic recorders for Steiner schools in Australia and New Zealand. 

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  • Music Garden Descant Recorder

    Reference: MRS-1RB Pink

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    Brand: Kulossa

    Music Garden Descant Recorder

    Designed by Doris Kulossa based on recorders by Stanesby.
    Very stable intonation regardless of breath pressure - especially useful in recorder ensembles
    Beautiful upper register that is easily accessed 
    Suitable for both beginners and professionals

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    $64.95
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    Designed by Doris Kulossa based on recorders by Stanesby.
    Very stable intonation regardless of breath pressure - especially useful in recorder ensembles
    Beautiful upper register that is easily accessed 
    Suitable for both beginners and professionals

  • Canta Knick Bass Recorder in Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-2546K

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    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Canta Knick Bass Recorder in Pearwood

    • baroque double hole, with double key
    • Strong, stable sound: the foundation of the ensemble!
    • Natural holding position: the knick (bent head) brings the instrument closer to your body; you have a significantly smaller distance to get to the lower notes. 
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    • baroque double hole, with double key
    • Strong, stable sound: the foundation of the ensemble!
    • Natural holding position: the knick (bent head) brings the instrument closer to your body; you have a significantly smaller distance to get to the lower notes. 
  • Canta Tenor Recorder in Pearwood.

    Reference: MOL-2406

    Vendor:
    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Canta Tenor Recorder in Pearwood.

    Pearwood Tenor, Baroque double holes, without key. Canta - the joy of ensemble playing. Versatile, reliable recorder ensemble with an homogenous sound, made of pearwood. Pleasantly clear sound - speaks easily: for use in ensembles or as a solo instrument, Canta is the model that offers versatility. Especially resilient and reliable due to the choice of wood and robust, practical design. Rel

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    $780.00
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    Pearwood Tenor, Baroque double holes, without key. Canta - the joy of ensemble playing. Versatile, reliable recorder ensemble with an homogenous sound, made of pearwood. Pleasantly clear sound - speaks easily: for use in ensembles or as a solo instrument, Canta is the model that offers versatility. Especially resilient and reliable due to the choice of wood and robust, practical design. Rel

  • Renaissance Time

    Reference: SP2323

    Vendor:
    Brand: Sweet Pipes

    Renaissance Time

    Composer: Various

    Arranger: Gerald Burakoff & Willy Strickl

    Instrumentation: 2 Descants (or Descant - Treble)

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

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    $14.70
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    Composer: Various

    Arranger: Gerald Burakoff & Willy Strickl

    Instrumentation: 2 Descants (or Descant - Treble)

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

  • Music Garden Descant Recorder

    Reference: MRS-1GB Grey

    Vendor:
    Brand: Kulossa

    Music Garden Descant Recorder

    • High quality German design Descant plastic recorder, adapted after Stanesby design.
    • Quality canvas storage case.
    • Includes: Thumb rest, recorder grease, cleaning rod & fingering chart.
    • Transparent Grey
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    $64.95
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    • High quality German design Descant plastic recorder, adapted after Stanesby design.
    • Quality canvas storage case.
    • Includes: Thumb rest, recorder grease, cleaning rod & fingering chart.
    • Transparent Grey
  • Music Of Three Centuries

    Reference: SP2304

    Vendor:
    Brand: Sweet Pipes

    Music Of Three Centuries

    Composer: Various

    Arranger: Gerald Burakoff & Willy Strickl

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble

    Period/genre: Mixed

    Grade: Easy

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    $15.50
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    Composer: Various

    Arranger: Gerald Burakoff & Willy Strickl

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble

    Period/genre: Mixed

    Grade: Easy

  • It's My Tune

    Reference: P058

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    Brand: Peacock Press

    It's My Tune

    Composer: Morse - Linda

    Instrumentation: Descant

    Period/Genre: Tutor

    Grade: Easy

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    $16.80
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    Composer: Morse - Linda

    Instrumentation: Descant

    Period/Genre: Tutor

    Grade: Easy

  • Sing! Play! Move! Songs and Dances Around the World

    Reference: SP2317

    Vendor:
    Brand: Sweet Pipes

    Sing! Play! Move! Songs and Dances Around the World

    Composer: Folk/Traditional 

    Arranger: David Walker

    Instrumentation: Descant + Guitar + Percussion

    Period/Genre: Folk/Trad

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

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    $13.65
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    Composer: Folk/Traditional 

    Arranger: David Walker

    Instrumentation: Descant + Guitar + Percussion

    Period/Genre: Folk/Trad

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

  • Round and Round

    Reference: SP2301

    Vendor:
    Brand: Sweet Pipes

    Round and Round

    Composer: Traditional

    Arranger: Herbert Rothgarber

    Instrumentation: 2 Descants (or 2 Voices) + Tuned Percussion

    Period/genre: Folk/Trad

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

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    $15.50
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    Composer: Traditional

    Arranger: Herbert Rothgarber

    Instrumentation: 2 Descants (or 2 Voices) + Tuned Percussion

    Period/genre: Folk/Trad

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

  • Around The World In 30 Tunes

    Reference: SP2360

    Vendor:
    Brand: Sweet Pipes

    Around The World In 30 Tunes

    Composer: Traditional

    Arranger: Sonya Burakoff

    Instrumentation: Descant + optional Piano or Guitar

    Period/genre: Folk/Trad

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

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    Composer: Traditional

    Arranger: Sonya Burakoff

    Instrumentation: Descant + optional Piano or Guitar

    Period/genre: Folk/Trad

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

  • Seeds Of Discovery: Introducing Alto Recorder to Recorder and Orff Ensembles

    Reference: SP2403

    Vendor:
    Brand: Sweet Pipes

    Seeds Of Discovery: Introducing Alto Recorder to Recorder and Orff Ensembles

    Composer: Amchin - Robert

    Instrumentation: Treble

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

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    $23.10
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    Composer: Amchin - Robert

    Instrumentation: Treble

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

  • Partners In Harmony - Student

    Reference: SP2377S

    Vendor:
    Brand: Sweet Pipes

    Partners In Harmony - Student

    Composer: Traditional

    Arranger: Gwendolyn Skeens

    Instrumentation: 2 Descants (or 2 Voices) + Piano

    Period/genre: Folk/Trad

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

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    Composer: Traditional

    Arranger: Gwendolyn Skeens

    Instrumentation: 2 Descants (or 2 Voices) + Piano

    Period/genre: Folk/Trad

    Grade: Easy - Moderate