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Moving Beats: 6/8 to 3/4 and Beyond

Feb 04, 2024 1:00PM—4:00PM

Longy School of Music (Rey Waldstein Building, Room N1) 33 Garden St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Join us for an exciting workshop lead by Eiko Ishizuka (Diplôme Supérieur) and get ready to dive into the world of rhythm, as we explore beats and meter exchanges. This event will bring together music enthusiasts to learn, improvise, move, and explore this fascinating topic. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or just starting your musical…

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How to Talk to Children About Race

Feb 03, 2024 1:00PM—2:30PM

Virtual meeting via Zoom

This workshop is designed to help educators navigate conversations about race with children and build a healthy foundation for positive racial attitudes. Sponsored by the Dalcroze Society of America Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee. Isabel CruzIsabel Cruz is an Amsterdam-based early childhood educator and diversity and inclusion consultant. She works with parents, caregivers, teachers, and…

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Harmonizing Rhythms: Exploring Jaques-Dalcroze’s Musical Evolution

Jan 20, 2024 1:00PM—2:30PM

The Kaufman Music Center 129 W. 67th Street New York, NY

Explore the rhythmic revolution that shaped Jaques-Dalcroze’s musical journey. Renowned pianist Adalberto Maria Riva invites you to a lecture recital uncovering the fascinating evolution of Émile Jaques-Dalcroze’s piano compositions. Arranged chronologically, this program reveals the profound influence of eurhythmics on his distinctive piano style. Experience a musical voyage through shifting meters, daring irregularities, and vibrant…

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TIME TRAVEL!: Moving Through Complex Time Signatures

Oct 29, 2023 4:00PM—7:00PM

Winchester Community School of Music 407 Highland Ave, Winchester, MA 01890

Kick off the season on October 29 with a Dalcroze workshop dedicated to Time Signature with Arthur Simões! Explore how the fundamental principles of the Dalcroze method can be applied to rhythm concepts with Arthur Simões, Diplôme Supérieur.The workshop will focus on how complex time signatures can be experienced, understood, and internalized though movement and physical sensations…

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Dalcroze for K-8 with Mimi Hsu

Oct 28, 2023 3:30PM—5:30PM

Kaufman Music Center 129 West 67th StreetNew York, NY, 10023

For over a decade, Mimi Hsu has taught classroom music at two New York City schools. She’s eager to help you bring the power of Dalcroze education into your own teaching. Says Mimi, “Dalcroze can be applied to any music class in the K-12 school. It takes time, courage, willingness and effort. I’ve done many…

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“Chevalier” Viewing Party

Oct 28, 2023 9:00PM—11:00PM

Online via Zoom

Join us for a Chevalier group watch! If you’re a fan of hidden history, biopics, or just like to watch historical dramas for the hair and costumes, join us on Zoom on Saturday, October 28, at 9pm ET for a group watch of the film Chevalier (2022)! The film is about Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (1745–1799), the preeminent Black…

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Spring 2023 DALCROZE LAB: Izumi

May 09, 2023 7:00PM—8:00PM

Virtual Meeting via Zoom

Developing Artistry For Students In “Dalcroze For Suzuki” Tuesday, May 9 • 7–8pm ET / 4–5pm PT The Colburn Community School of Performing Arts offers “Dalcroze for Suzuki” which is designed for students in the Colburn Suzuki String program. In this presentation, Mari will share strategies that she uses in class to develop her students’…

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NY Chapter Workshop: Ruth Alperson

Apr 20, 2023 7:00PM—9:00PM

Diller-Quaile School of Music, New York, NY

Ruth Alperson will lead us at the Diller-Quaile School of Music in the spring, on Thursday, April 20th, 2023, 7-9pm. More info coming soon.

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Spring 2023 DALCROZE LAB: Ishizuka

Apr 06, 2023 7:00PM—8:00PM

Virtual Meeting via Zoom

Early Childhood Music and Movement for Parents & Children Thursday, April 6 • 7–8pm ET / 4–5pm PT When introducing Dalcroze-inspired activities to infants through preschool-aged children, many teachers have questions about what elements to include. What are appropriate musical goals, movement goals, and questions to follow up an activity? Eiko Ishizuka shares tips and…

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