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…

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…

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’…

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.

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…

Connecting Folk Songs To Movement Monday, March 20 • 7–8pm ET / 4–5pm PT Using folk songs in music education provides a wealth of inspiration—but how can they be used with the ideas of Dalcroze eurhythmics? Join Karen Bescan (a certified Kodály teacher) and Terry Boyarsky (a licensed Dalcroze teacher) to discover new ways to…

Presented by the Kodály Organization of New York and the Dalcroze Society of America New York Chapter. With Alice Hammel. More information coming.

Masterclinic: Transferring Eurhythmics Skills To Performance Wednesday, February 15 • 7–8pm ET / 4–5pm PT The connection between eurhythmics skills and improved instrumental or vocal performance might feel like it should be obvious—but it isn’t always, even to advanced musicians! In this movement and performance clinic, online participants will observe Nicole Brockmann work with in-person…

Are you looking to enhance your musical skills and expression? Join us for a workshop at the Longy School of Music for a special Dalcroze workshop on February 4! Taught by Eiko Ishizuka (Diplôme Supérieur), this workshop is open to musicians of all levels. Participants will develop their rhythmic ability, physical awareness and redefine coordination between…

An afternoon of Eurhythmics, Solfege, Improvisation and Movement with Gregory Ristow, Dawn Pratson and Michael Joviala 12:00pm-1:45pm: Collaborative Improvisation with Dawn Pratson and Michael Joviala.  Engage with freely improvised and composed music in specific ways such as going with/going against; resisting/accepting; leading/following; supporting/countering; beginning and ending in order to create spontaneous long-form structures in music…