|
The names Emile Jaques-Dalcroze
and Robert M. Abramson are inextricably linked with Eurhythmics -
a term for their approach to artistic training based on rhythm. Dalcroze
(1865-1950) a Swiss musician and educator evolved a unique approach for awakening
innate musicality and developing musicianship and artistry through rhythmic
movement, ear-training, and improvisation. Abramson (1928-present)
an American musician and educator further developed and refined this three-fold
approach which can be experienced at any age and at any stage of musical
development. The processes of Eurhythmics, in addition to their value for
musical learning, can greatly enhance development in such areas as attention,
concentration, memory, coordination, self-control, and sensitivity.
Through participation in rhythmic games,
exercises, and improvisations, which make up the curriculum of the Dalcroze
method, students learn to combine music and meaningful rhythmic movement
in order to develop unity between the eye, ear, mind and body. This leads
toward the development of the Kinesthetic sense (i.e. the sensory experience
derived from muscles in movement) and it's ability to refine body and sensory
coordination. Refining one’s sense of musical rhythm provides a clear
outward expression of inner knowledge and feeling. This ability enhances
not only a person’s performance, but each and every person’s life,
as a creative and effective form of communication.
Who Benefits from
Dalcroze?
Performing musicians, conductors, dancers,
actors – any performer - for whom the power of rhythm is essential.
Music teachers and therapists who wish
to learn the useful ideas and techniques of Dalcroze Eurhythmics and incorporate
them into their own teaching.
Classroom teachers who wish to improve
and add to their skills the ability to utilize music and movement and to
gain skill in better classroom management.
For those teachers working toward the
Dalcroze Certificate or License in areas of instrumental, vocal, and group
instruction .
Any person who enjoys music and wishes
to see, feel, and experience how it works. |
