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Julia Schnebly-Black
MUSED 496
Seattle Campus
Special studies designed to reflect contemporary emphases and concerns in the music education profession.
Class description
Learnng about Music through Movement, especially how this approach can be used in the music classroom with ages 3-years old to college level. Developed by Emile Jaques-Dalcroze one hundred yearw ago, known as Eurhythmics. Unity of mind, body and emotions central principle.
Student learning goals
Use movement to strengthen awareness of specific elements of music
Improvise for movement
Give instructions for successful class movement while improvising
Sing in tune
Experience the effects of movement on confidence and sensitivity to music and to fellow musicians (ensemble playing)
Become acquainted with songs and instrumental music suitable for experiencing certain elements of music
General method of instruction
This is an active class, with students moving to teacher's improvisations, singing, and discussing their responses to this activity. There will be reading assignments for oral reports and discussion in class, a demonstration class with children, and practice at becoming the teacher and using the Eurhythmics activities to accomplish certain musical goals
Recommended preparation
Although dance and drama students can benefit from this class, it is basically designed for music teachers and performers. Piano skills are not required.
Class assignments and grading
During the week there will be reading assignments to prepare for discussion the following day. A diary of the week's activities, including commentary, will be due on the last day.
grading is cr/ncr
attendance,participation, and end-of-the-week paper.
