DALCROZE EURHYTHMICS IN THE GENERAL MUSIC CLASSROOM
April 4, 2020
9 am - 1 pm
9 am - 1 pm
Participants will experience the Dalcroze approach which connects the physical, cognitive and affective domains. Specifically, the workshop will include activities to teach note values, meter, articulation, dynamics, harmony, and texture. Applications to folk songs, piano
improvisation, and expressive movement will also be presented. Assessment, classroom management, and space issues will be discussed.
improvisation, and expressive movement will also be presented. Assessment, classroom management, and space issues will be discussed.
Bio
Marla Butke, Ph.D. , directs the Women’s Chorale and teaches General Music and Choral Methods at Otterbein University. She holds degrees from Miami University, Wright State University and The Ohio State University. She is a Master Teaching Artist with the American Eurhythmics Society and serves as the President of the board of AES. Dr. Butke regularly presents Dalcroze Eurhythmics workshops throughout the United States and internationally, including recent presentations in Spain, China, England, and at the OAKE,
AOSA, NAfME, and ACDA National Conferences. Dr. Butke has been published in General Music Today , TRIAD , Update , The Orff Echo , and Enrollment Management . Her book, co-authored by Dr. David Frego, “Meaningful Movement: A Music Teacher’s Guide to Dalcroze Eurhythmics” was recently released.
AOSA, NAfME, and ACDA National Conferences. Dr. Butke has been published in General Music Today , TRIAD , Update , The Orff Echo , and Enrollment Management . Her book, co-authored by Dr. David Frego, “Meaningful Movement: A Music Teacher’s Guide to Dalcroze Eurhythmics” was recently released.