Dalcroze pedagogy hinges on using movement and improvisation to develop an understanding of music concepts, creative expression, co-ordination, flexibility, inner-hearing and sensitivity to nuances in music-making. The course will highlight two unique characteristics of Dalcroze approach to music education, performance and appreciation – one, treating the whole human body as an expressive musical instrument, and two, Experiencing music through movement before Theory and Analysis. Through rhythmic exercises, games, singing and instrumental playing, students develop and integrate the aural, visual, mental and kinaesthetic coordination skills to enrich their musical imaginations, coordination skills and freedom to express and improvise. The students will work on the six topics, namely, TEMPO, DYNAMICS, DURATION, RHYTHM, PHRASE and FORM, and PITCH AND MELODY through the three elements: Eurhythmics, Solfege, and Improvisation. Students need to be prepared to come back for the practical assessment which is held outside of the 6 week sessions.
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every January