Sweet music: A young musician takes to an old instrument
Warwick. Superintendent’s Artist of the Week: Jacob Piskadlo, Park Avenue Elementary School.
| 14 Feb 2020 | 02:44
The recorder is a woodwind musical instrument in the group known as internal duct flutes — flutes with a whistle mouthpiece. The recorder is first documented in Europe in the Middle Ages, and continued to enjoy wide popularity in the Renaissance and Baroque periods, but was little used in the Classical and Romantic periods. It was revived in the 20th century as part of the historically informed performance movement, and became a popular amateur and educational instrument. The sound of the recorder is often described as clear and sweet and has historically been associated with birds and shepherds. (Source: Wikipedia). (
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Third-grader Jacob Piskadlo is really “rocking it” on the recorder.
This Park Avenue Elementary scholar has emerged as a great role model when it comes to trying a new instrument and putting one’s best foot forward.
“Jacob is being nominated because he is a model student and a great example to everyone around him," his music teacher, Katlyn Chester, said. "Kind and respectful, he is very helpful during music class. He is also inquisitive and always tries to improve his skill sets as a musician.
"As the third grade has recently started its introduction to the recorder, Jacob has demonstrated that he is a great listener while trying to learn everything that he can to play the first few songs that have been introduced," Chester added. "He comes in every day with a smile on his face, ready to learn; he brings positive energy to the class, which creates a great learning environment for everyone. He is working hard to learn basic notes while playing the recorder for the very first time!”
Park Avenue Principal Bill Biniaris confirms that Jacob stands out in terms of his enthusiasm for playing the recorder.
“Since arriving at Park Avenue Elementary, I have seen Jacob stand out as a student in our building," Biniaris said. "My observations can attest to everything that his teacher shares, and my conversation with him about this nomination was the best part of my day.
"Although Jacob loves playing the recorder and learning his musical notes, he shared with me that he hopes to one day become a maple farmer," the principal added. "He enjoys tapping the maple trees each year on his uncle’s farm. His uncle is one of his favorite people because he is 'super cool.'"