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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
Vendor:Brand: KulossaMusic 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- Regular price
- $64.95
- Sale price
- $64.95
- Regular price
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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
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerCanta 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.
- Regular price
- $2,584.00
- Sale price
- $2,584.00
- Regular price
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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.
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Canta Tenor Recorder in Pearwood.
Reference: MOL-2406
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerCanta 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
- Regular price
- $780.00
- Sale price
- $780.00
- Regular price
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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
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Renaissance Time
Reference: SP2323
Vendor:Brand: Sweet PipesRenaissance Time
Composer: Various
Arranger: Gerald Burakoff & Willy Strickl
Instrumentation: 2 Descants (or Descant - Treble)
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Easy - Moderate
- Regular price
- $14.70
- Sale price
- $14.70
- Regular price
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Composer: Various
Arranger: Gerald Burakoff & Willy Strickl
Instrumentation: 2 Descants (or Descant - Treble)
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Music Garden Descant Recorder
Reference: MRS-1GB Grey
Vendor:Brand: KulossaMusic 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
- Regular price
- $64.95
- Sale price
- $64.95
- Regular price
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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
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Music Of Three Centuries
Reference: SP2304
Vendor:Brand: Sweet PipesMusic Of Three Centuries
Composer: Various
Arranger: Gerald Burakoff & Willy Strickl
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble
Period/genre: Mixed
Grade: Easy
- Regular price
- $15.50
- Sale price
- $15.50
- Regular price
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Composer: Various
Arranger: Gerald Burakoff & Willy Strickl
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble
Period/genre: Mixed
Grade: Easy
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It's My Tune
Reference: P058
Vendor:Brand: Peacock PressIt's My Tune
Composer: Morse - Linda
Instrumentation: Descant
Period/Genre: Tutor
Grade: Easy
- Regular price
- $16.80
- Sale price
- $16.80
- Regular price
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Composer: Morse - Linda
Instrumentation: Descant
Period/Genre: Tutor
Grade: Easy
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Sing! Play! Move! Songs and Dances Around the World
Reference: SP2317
Vendor:Brand: Sweet PipesSing! 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
- Regular price
- $13.65
- Sale price
- $13.65
- Regular price
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Composer: Folk/Traditional
Arranger: David Walker
Instrumentation: Descant + Guitar + Percussion
Period/Genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Round and Round
Reference: SP2301
Vendor:Brand: Sweet PipesRound and Round
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Herbert Rothgarber
Instrumentation: 2 Descants (or 2 Voices) + Tuned Percussion
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Easy - Moderate
- Regular price
- $15.50
- Sale price
- $15.50
- Regular price
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Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Herbert Rothgarber
Instrumentation: 2 Descants (or 2 Voices) + Tuned Percussion
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Around The World In 30 Tunes
Reference: SP2360
Vendor:Brand: Sweet PipesAround The World In 30 Tunes
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Sonya Burakoff
Instrumentation: Descant + optional Piano or Guitar
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Easy - Moderate
- Regular price
- $16.95
- Sale price
- $16.95
- Regular price
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Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Sonya Burakoff
Instrumentation: Descant + optional Piano or Guitar
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Seeds Of Discovery: Introducing Alto Recorder to Recorder and Orff Ensembles
Reference: SP2403
Vendor:Brand: Sweet PipesSeeds Of Discovery: Introducing Alto Recorder to Recorder and Orff Ensembles
Composer: Amchin - Robert
Instrumentation: Treble
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Easy - Moderate
- Regular price
- $23.10
- Sale price
- $23.10
- Regular price
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Composer: Amchin - Robert
Instrumentation: Treble
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Partners In Harmony - Student
Reference: SP2377S
Vendor:Brand: Sweet PipesPartners In Harmony - Student
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Gwendolyn Skeens
Instrumentation: 2 Descants (or 2 Voices) + Piano
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Easy - Moderate
- Regular price
- $13.95
- Sale price
- $13.95
- Regular price
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Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Gwendolyn Skeens
Instrumentation: 2 Descants (or 2 Voices) + Piano
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Easy - Moderate