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MOVEMENTS IN MUSIC EDUCATION

International Conference of Dalcroze Studies - Coventry University

Description:

A conference bringing together practitioners and researchers from around the world. It is likely to include

  • presentations on Emile Jaques-Dalcroze, his teaching, writings, composition and improvisation
  • the history and impact of Dalcroze Eurhythmics worldwide
  • the relationship between Dalcroze Eurhythmics and 20th century dance and theatre
  • past and present applications of Dalcroze Eurhythmics
  • current pedagogical practice
  • the Dalcroze identity
  • examples of teaching
  • performances of E J-D's music
  • presentations of plastique animée
  • presentations of theatrical and dance work

Date:

24 - 26 July 2013

Speakers will include:

  • Professor Louise Mathieu (Université Laval, Quebec, Canada) Dalcroze Eurhythmics research and practice
  • Professor Maxine Sheets-Johnstone (Univerity of Oregon/Durham University) Dance, philosophy and embodiment
  • Dr Kate Overy ((University of Edinburgh) Rhythm, music and the brain

Contact Dr John Habron for further details

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Dalcroze at The University of St Andrews

Description:

A weekend of active exploration into Dalcroze and how it can be applied in a range of settings. Classes, lectures, workshops and demonstrations.

Date:

02-03 November 2013

Speakers will include:

  • Professor Emma Reynish: Chair in Dementia Research at the University of Stirling
  • Lis Dooner: Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Contact Monica Wilkinson for further details

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Summer School - Canterbury



Description:

A week long course for those new to Dalcroze as well as for those training at intermediate and advanced levels. Daily classes are given in movement, rhythmics, improvisation and solfa. The week also offers an opportunity to take part in one-to-one sessions relating to performance (Applied Rhythmics) along with a variety of other workshops.


For further details contact Greta Price, Administrator Dalcroze Society UK

email: admin.dalcroze@gmail.com

 

2013: SUNDAY 28 JULY TO SATURDAY 3 AUGUST

OPEN DAY THURSDAY 1 AUGUST

Venue: Canterbury Christ Church University, Kent, UK

Cost:     Residential - £615 ; non-residential - £410; Open Day - £80

£20 Early Bird Discount (full course only) if paid before 1 June

(Reduction for members of the Dalcroze Society UK whose subscriptions had been paid by

1 October 2012)

Click here for a Registration Form

Click here for a flyer

 

TUTORS TO INCLUDE:

Sandra Nash & Joan Pope (Australia)

Louise Mathieu (Canada)

Ruth Alperson (USA)

Dorothea Weise (Germany)

Karin Greenhead (UK)

Jacqueline Vann (UK)

Bethan Habron-James (UK)

Nicola Gaines (UK)

Drusilla Harris (UK)

Katie Wearing (UK)

Monica Wilkinson (UK)

Cynthia Wilson (UK)

 

Grants may be available. Please contact the Administrator for an application form.

Grant applications should be returned no later than 1st May 2013.

N.B. Grant applications received after this date will not normally be considered as the grant money set aside for grants will all have been allocated.

 

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Intensive Weekend Certificate Training Course - London alcroze Certificate Training Course - London

2012 - 2013

(First & Second Years)

Description:

Professional Training in Dalcroze Eurhythmics over 2 years for musicians, dancers and teachers with a strong background in music. Musical literacy, singing in tune, competency on the piano and good physical co-ordination are pre-requisites.

A new course begins each September.


                   

2012-13  2013-14 

TERM 1

1. 29/30 September 2012

2. 13/14 October 2012

3. 17/18 November 2012

TERM 1

1. 28/29 September 2013

2. 12/13 October 2013

3. 16/17 November 2013

TERM 2

4. 12/13 January 2013

5. 16/17 February 2013

6. 23/24 March 2013

TERM 2

4. 11/12 January 2014

5. 15/16 February 2014

6. 22/23 March 2014

TERM 3

7. 27/28 April 2013

8. 18/19 May 2013

TERM 3

7. 26/27 April 2014

8. 17/18 May 2014

Venue: Royal Russell Preparatory School, Coombe Lane, Croydon, London. CR9 5B

Click here for information about the 2 year Certificate Course commencing September 2013

Click here for a registration form for Year 1 commencing September 2013

Click here for a registration form for Year 2 commencing September 2013

Grants

GRANTS HAVE ALL BEEN AWARDED FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 2012

Applications for grants for the course commencing September 2013 should be returned no later than 1 May 2013

N.B. Grant applications received after this date will not normally be considered as the grant money set aside for grants will all have been allocated.

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Intensive Weekend Licence Training Course

Description:

This Licence training course will supply only the principal branches of Dalcroze Eurhythmics. Students may be recommended to take supplementary supporting classes in movement, piano or harmony. This is to be arranged by the student locally.

It is planned that the next course will begin in January 2014.

Licence Course entry requirements:

  • Certificate of the Dalcroze Society UK or equivalent. (Additional music training is required in piano and harmony).
  • Piano equivalent to Associated Board Grade 7. Those whose technical keyboard skills fall below this level should be prepared and able to take additional piano lessons before or on entering the programme. The study of repertoire for the piano will be required for this course.
  • Keyboard Harmony: familiarity with triads and 7th chords up to 4 sharps and flats. Major keys and relative minors (ideally all keys)
  • Movement Knowledge: differentiated and expressive movement of the whole body showing very good control and co-ordination; fluency, ease and appropriateness in all changes of direction, weight and energy. Good use of feet and legs.

Dates:  2012                                                2013

 

18/19 January 2013

2/3 February 2013

2/3 March 2013

 

20/21 April 2013

11/12 May 2013

8/9 June 2013

 

October 2013

November 2013

December 2013


Venue:


Cost: October 2012 - June 2013   £1,890

 

For further information

CONTACT

Greta Price, Administrator Dalcroze Society UKadmin.dalcroze@gmail.com

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Weekly Training - Manchester


Description:

A training course leading towards the Certificate of the Dalcroze Society UK. The two year course comprises three modules: Foundation, Intermediate and Certificate. Students may opt to study to their desired level and take the appropriate exam at the end of two, four or six terms respectively. it is also possible to attend the classes as Continuing Professional Development, without taking the exams

Suitable for musicians, music teachers, dancers, actors and performance artists with a strong musical background,.


Foundation

Dates:

25 September -11 December 2012

8 January - 26 March 2013

Time:

18.30 - 20.45

Venue:

Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester. M13 9RD


Cost:

£230 per term

 

CONTACT

Bethan Habron-James

Tel: 0161 860 0963. Mob: 07790 085903.

email: bethanhabjam@gmail.com

Click here for further details

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Easter Course - Manchester: 13 - 16 April 2014

Date: 13 - 16 April 2014


Venue: Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester M13 9RD


Cost: t.b.c. (non-residential only)

(Reduction for members of the Dalcroze Society UK whose subscriptions had been paid by

1 October 2013)


Description:

A three day course providing an integrated musical education and training through the three core disciplines of Dalcroze Eurhythmics: rhythmics, solfège/solfa and improvisation (vocal & instrumental).

The course will be offered at four levels:

  • Those with little or no experience
  • Those with some experience or who are studying for the Certificate
  • Certificate level students
  • Those with considerable experience or who are studying for the Licence.

The programme includes:

  • A daily movement warm up
  • Rhythmics
  • Solfège/Solfa pitch training
  • Improvisation (including playing for rhythmics exercises at level 3)
  • Pedagogical principles
  • Creative movement
  • Performances

Tutors: t

PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE (tbc)

Sunday

1400 - 1600

(between)

Registration
1600 - 1700

Welcome and Introduction to the Course

Awards Ceremony

Dances

1800 - 2000

Concert

Presentation

Monday & Tuesday

0845 - 1100 Classes
1100 - 1130 Break
1130 - 1245 Classes
1245 - 1400 Lunch
1400 - 1630 Classes
1630 - 1700 Break
1700 - 2000 Options: Workshops

Wednesday

0845 - 1100 Classes
1100 - 1130 Break
1130 - 1245 Classes
1245 - 1345 Lunch
1345 - 1545 Classes
1545 - 1600 Break
1600 - 1715 Options: Workshops
1745 - 1800

Final Session: Performances (students)

Dancing

Click here for a Registration Form

Click here for a flyer

CONTACT

Greta Price, Administrator Dalcroze Society UK

email: admin.dalcroze@gmail.com

 

Grants

GRANTS HAVE ALL BEEN AWARDED FOR THE 2013 EASTER COURSE

Grants may be available. Please contact the Administrator for an application form.

Deadline date for receipt of grant applications for the 2014 Easter Course: 1 February 2014

N.B. Grant applications received after this date will not normally be considered as the money available for grants will have been allocated.

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Continuing Professional Development Day - Manchester

15 September 2013

Description:

An annual one-day workshop for Continuing Professional Development including workshops - open to anyone not exclusively to those living in the North-West

If you are still using Dalcroze as part of your work, or even if you feel that you have lost your connection with the work, have lost confidence to use it but want to get back into it, then do come along to this CPD Day


Date: 15 September 2013


Venue: Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester. M13 9RD


Cost: Free to current members of the Dalcroze Society. £35 to non-members


CONTACT

Bethan Habron-James bethanhabjam@gmail.com

 

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Dalcroze Development Day - London

with Dalcroze Society AGM: Sunday 16th March 2014

Description: An annual one-day workshop for Dalcroze Development including practical sessions for the Dalcroze practitioner - for Dalcroze Society Members only

Date: 16 March 2013 from 10:30 to 17:30


Venue:
t.b.c.

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Cost: Free to all Dalcroze Society members.
Tea and coffee wll be provided throughout the day; please bring a packed lunch


CONTACT

Greta Price, Administrator Dalcroze Society UK admin.dalcroze@gmail.com

Workshops & Taster Days

Taster Day London Sunday 29 SEPTEMBER 2013

Description: This Taster Day will give you the opportunity to experience the three main branches
of Dalcroze in a practical way and learn about its applications for classroom music
teachers of all age groups, instrumental teachers, university and music college
tutors and those working in dance, therapy and drama.

Tutors: Karin Greenhead, Jacqueline Vann and Bethan Habron-James


Date: Sunday 29 September 2013

Time: 09:15 - 16:30


Venue: Royal Russell School, Croydon CR9 5BX


Cost:.£65 to include lunch, tea, coffee & biscuits. Early Bird £55 if paid on or before 29 August; Late payment £75 if paid on or after 20 September

Click here for a Registration Form

Click here for a flyer

CONTACT

Greta Price, Administrator Dalcroze Society UK admin.dalcroze@gmail.com

 

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Taster Day London Sunday 23 March 2014

Description: This Taster Day will give you the opportunity to experience the three main branches
of Dalcroze in a practical way and learn about its applications for classroom music
teachers of all age groups, instrumental teachers, university and music college
tutors and those working in dance, therapy and drama.

Tutors: Karin Greenhead, Jacqueline Vann and Bethan Habron-James


Date: Sunday 24 March 2014

Time: 09:15 - 16:30


Venue: Royal Russell School, Croydon CR9 5BX


Cost:.t.b.c to include lunch, tea, coffee & biscuits

CONTACT

Greta Price, Administrator Dalcroze Society UK admin.dalcroze@gmail.com

 

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Children’s Classes

SCOTLAND
EDINBURGH

move2music
Description:

Contact: Monica Wilkinson

NORTH of ENGLAND
Manchester Music Service: Chorlton High School
Description: Classes for 6 - 8 and 8 - 12 year olds
Contact: Bethan James bethanhabjam@gmail.com

Royal Northern College of Music (Junior Strings Project), Manchester
Description: Classes on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4.30pm for young children (with specialist Dalcroze tutors)
Contact: Sarah Crooks sarah.crooks@rncm.ac.uk

Royal Northern College of Music, (Junior School), Manchester
Description: Saturday classes for 8 – 13 year olds
Contact: Karen Humphries  karen.humphreys@rncm.ac.uk

MANCHESTER YOUNG MUSICIANS: musicianship classes for primary school aged children incorporating Dalcroze and Kodaly activities

The Edge Arts Centre, Manchester Road, Chorlton, Manchester M21 9JG

Foundation Stage: For ages 4-7 years, Mondays  4-5pm A class based around singing, movement and play to establish core musical skills

Ensemble: For ages 6-10 years, Mondays 5-6pm. A new dynamic ensemble to develop the well-rounded musician! Out to sing, play percussion and pupils' own instruments, the froup will perform, compose and improvise with the help of Dalcroze and Kodaly activities

www.manchesteryoungmusicians.com

Click here to download a poster for this event

 

For further details or to book a place

contact :  Debbie Wright 07720 85093 mikeanddeb@talktalk.net

or

Becca Spencer 07967 757188 beccaspencer25@hotmail.com

MIDLANDS
Birmingham Conservatoire, Junior Department, Paradise Place, Birmingham B3 3HG
Description: Saturday classes for 3 – 11 year olds (in 4 groups)
Contact: Lulu Lezama lulu.lezama@bcu.ac.uk

LONDON and the surrounding areas
Trinity College of Music, Greenwich (South East London)
Description: Saturday classes for young children
Contact: Marion Friend junior@tcm.ac.uk

Guildhall School of Music (String Training Programme), Barbican (Central London)
Description: Saturday classes for young children
Contact: Derek Rodgers junior@gsmd.ac.uk

Watford School of Music, Hertfordshire Music Service
Description: Classes for 5 year olds (Mon), Babies & Toddlers (Tues) and 6 year olds (Wed).
Contact: Watford School of Music (T: 01923 225531) for further details

St Albans Music School, Hertfordshire Music Service
Description: Classes for children from 3 – 7 years old (alternating Saturdays)
Contact: St Albans Music School (T: 01727 860941) for further details

SOUTH of ENGLAND
Maryfield Music: Music Movement Workshops, Basingstoke, Hampshire
Description: Weekly lessons for children aged 5 and upwards
and
Holiday workshops held each main & half term holiday (for Reception to Year 4)
Contact: Ghislaine Fletcher maryfieldmusic@hotmail.co.uk (T: 07766 897824)

'Piano Lessns with a Difference', Woking, Surrey
Description: Dalcroze Pre-Instrumental Training leading to piano lessons. From age 5, one-to-one or in a duo.

Weekdays after school
Also, main and half term holiday one-off Music Movement Workshops for children age 6 – 12 leading to ashort performance, in costume at the end of the day.
Contact: Sue Hamilton mmagpies@rocketmail.com (T:01483 772008)

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Continuing Professional Development

Description: One-off workshops and weekends for those training for the Certificate and beyond. (UK & Italy)
Contact: Karin Greenhead at www.themovementofmusic.com

Description: A Continuing Professional Development training course with Karin Greenhead & Katie Wearing
Date: Wednesday morning and afternoon
Venue: Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester
Contact: Karin Greenhead at www.themovementofmusic.com

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Courses abroad

Description: A number of courses in preparation for the Certificate and Licence of the Dalcroze Society (UK) are currently being organized. They are in collaboration with the Associazione Italiana Jaques-Dalcroze. Courses will be accredited and examined by the Dalcroze Society (UK). Courses are taught in Italian and English.

Supervisor (Professional Courses): Karin Greenhead (Diploma - Geneva)


Tutors


Rome

North Italy

For further information contact: Associazione Italiana Jaques-Dalcroze (AIJD) info@dalcroze.it

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Stepping into Music

 

We have come to the end of our current funding period and at the moment are unable to offer either the accredited year-long course or any other shorter courses/events. If you would like to be added to our email list in order to receive information if and when this situation changes, please email your request to info@steppingintomusic.org.uk.

However, if you are an organisation and would like our Stepping into Music Directors to plan some training specifically for you please do get in touch at either info@steppingintomusic.org.uk or admin.dalcroze@gmail.com

 

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