Challenge Belts

After students have achieved their Black Belt status in their grade level repertoire, they may move onto the CHALLENGE BELTS! There are 7 categories of challenge belts that explore various musical styles, new notes, extended range, and more difficult rhythms and forms. There is no specific order to the challenge belts, so students may select the belt that interests them the most, and then continue on in whatever order they wish. These belts are tracked from year to year so that the student can pick up where they left off at the end of the previous school year.

Around the World Belt

The Around the World Belt features many melodies from different places around the world including China, Mexico, Argentina, Japan, Puerto Rico, and more!

Scale and Arpeggio Belt

The Scale and Arpeggio Belt focuses on technical proficiency of recorder performance skills in 4 different keys including C, D, G and F Major.

Patriotic Belt

The Patriotic Belt features several American folk songs and anthems that celebrate our country’s liberty and freedom.

Solo Belt

The Solo Belt encourages development of solo performance skills in front of an audience.

Composition Belt

The Composition Belt encourages children to write their own recorder piece to share with the class.

Classical Belt

The Classical Belt features many famous melodies from various classical composers throughout history. Learn to play music by Mozart, Bach, Tchaikovsky, and more!

Duet Belt

The Duet Belt encourages the development of ensemble performance skills as students perform duets in front of an audience.

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Music Educator