From: Kathleen Bragle

Date: Sat, 1 Feb 2014 17:44:28 -0500

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I agree about the Canto and in addition to the price, there is the issue of
colors which (whether it should be or not) is a huge factor with the kids.
I found them to be resilient and the tone is wonderful. I also loved
Yamaha and Aulos, but the price just was too much for my kids. I send my
vote for Cantos.

Kathleen Bragle, NBCT


On Sat, Feb 1, 2014 at 5:37 PM, Daniel Rossi wrote:

> Hi Roxanne,
>
> This has been discussed many times on the list- do a search in the archives
> and you can poke through years of messages! One thing I've found is that
> all the recorders that Plank Road sells are excellent. They also ship
> pretty quickly (I'm just south of you in Waukegan) - ours always arrive in
> under a week, it seems.
>
> Personally I buy the Canto recorders, which are certainly on the low end.
> For our uses, and for our student population, they are the best (I ask
> everyone to pay $4 for their recorder, which costs about $2.85 --- even
> after paying for shipping, this is enough to cover those who cannot pay,
> which is about 25%).
>
> Honestly I would look at the Plank Road Recorder store and buy the
> highest-quality ones that you think your principal will go for. :)
>
> Daniel
> Waukegan, IL
>
>
> On Sat, Feb 1, 2014 at 3:44 PM, Roxanne Trump-Miles
> wrote:
>
> > Hi list
> > After a year where I was teaching middle school general music! which was
> > NOT my thing, I am back in elementary where I belong. I gave not been on
> > the list for a while.
> >
> > I asked my principal for money to buy 60 recorders and she said yes. I
> > need to get your advice as to what kind works well without breaking the
> > bank.
> >
> > Hope you are all well and thanks in advance.
> > Roxanne
> > Kenosha, wi
> >
> > Sent from my iPad
> >