Dalcroze Connections

Dalcroze Connections is the official magazine of the United States Dalcroze community and seeks to inform, inspire, and educate Dalcroze practitioners at all levels.

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Vol. 11 No. 1 | Fall 2026

Improvisation in the Private Piano Lesson

Anne Farber, Sean Hartley

Preface by Sean Hartley This article, Improvisation in the Private Piano Lesson, was originally intended as a booklet…

Vol. 11 No. 1 | Fall 2026

Adaptation: A Conversation on the Dalcroze Principle

William R. Bauer, Jeremy Dittus, Katie Couch

This transcript has been edited for length and clarity. Understanding Adaptation as a Dalcroze Principle …

Vol. 11 No. 1 | Fall 2026

Dalcroze for Healthy Aging: A Community-Based Research Project

Elda Nelly Treviño

This project is led by Dr. Gilles Comeau, director of the Music and Health Research Institute of the University of Ottawa…

Vol. 11 No. 1 | Fall 2026

Dalcroze Activities for Older Adults

Elda Nelly Treviño

I have a basic outline for lesson plans for groups of older adults. However, this outline is adapted according to the needs…

Vol. 11 No. 1 | Fall 2026

Reflections on Summer Dalcroze Training

Angela Thompson

I first encountered Dalcroze through weeklong workshops in Lima, Peru, taught by Jeremy Dittus. I attended as a participant…

Vol. 11 No. 1 | Fall 2026

A New Way to Experience “Dalcroze Connections”

Alex Marthaler, Katie Couch

Welcome to the fall 2026 issue! On the heels of the 2026 National Conference in Dix Hills, NY, we’ve hit the ground…

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Title	CATEGORY	DATE	Link
Improvisation in the Private Piano Lesson Anne Farber, Sean Hartley From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 11 No. 1	Pedagogy Resources	2026	View
Adaptation William R. Bauer, Jeremy Dittus, Katie Couch From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 11 No. 1	Pedagogy Resources	2026	View
Dalcroze for Healthy Aging Elda Nelly Treviño From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 11 No. 1	Reflections & Perspectives	2026	View
Dalcroze Activities for Older Adults Elda Nelly Treviño From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 11 No. 1	Lesson Plans & Activities	2026	View
Reflections on Summer Dalcroze Training Angela Thompson From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 11 No. 1	Reflections & Perspectives	2026	View
A New Way to Experience “Dalcroze Connections” Alex Marthaler, Katie Couch From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 11 No. 1	Reflections & Perspectives	2026	View
Improv Exchange #8 John Paul Velez From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 11 No. 1	Pedagogy Resources	2026	View
Thomas Parente’s Positive Pianist Puts Passion Into Practice and Performance William R. Bauer From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 1 No. 2	Reflections & Perspectives	2016	View
Scholarship Reflection Guy Mendilow From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 5 No. 1	Reflections & Perspectives	2020	View
Anatomy of a Lesson #4 Fumi Nakayama, Katie Couch From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 8 No. 2	Lesson Plans & Activities	2024	View
From the Editor Michael Joviala From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 1 No. 2	Reflections & Perspectives	2016	View
Letter to the Editor Marie-Laure Bachmann, William R. Bauer From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 5 No. 1	Reflections & Perspectives	2020	View
The Cahiers of Émile Jaques-Dalcroze Ruth Alperson, Émile Jaques-Dalcroze, Michael Joviala, William R. Bauer From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 4 No. 1	Pedagogy Resources	2019	View
President’s Message William R. Bauer From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 1 No. 2	Reflections & Perspectives	2016	View
Book Review Maria Franzini From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 1 No. 2	Reflections & Perspectives	2016	View
Dalcroze in Theory/Practice William R. Bauer From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 1 No. 2	Reflections & Perspectives	2016	View
Anatomy of a Lesson #1 Lauren Hodgson, Katie Couch From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 7 No. 1	Lesson Plans & Activities	2022	View
Integration and Improvisation Adam Cole From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 1 No. 2	Reflections & Perspectives	2016	View
Dalcroze Pedagogy Jeremy Dittus From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 5 No. 2	Pedagogy Resources	2021	View
Anatomy of a Lesson #2 Elda Nelly Treviño, Katie Couch From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 7 No. 2	Lesson Plans & Activities	2023	View
Jaques-Dalcroze Rhythmic Solfège Courses Maristela Jiménez Quesada From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 6 No. 2	Reflections & Perspectives	2022	View
Movement as the Means for Learning Arthur Simoes, Katie Couch From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 10 No. 2	Pedagogy Resources	2026	View
Anatomy of a Lesson #8 Verónica Jiménez Queasada, Elda Nelly Treviño, Anne-Claire Rey Bellet From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 10 No. 2	Lesson Plans & Activities	2026	View
Book Review Michael Joviala From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 10 No. 2	Reflections & Perspectives	2026	View
Editor’s Letter Katie Couch From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 10 No. 2	Reflections & Perspectives	2026	View
Board Chair’s Letter Mira Larson From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 10 No. 2	Reflections & Perspectives	2026	View
Recommendations for Eurhythmics Teachers Jeremy Dittus, Émile Jaques-Dalcroze From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 10 No. 2	Pedagogy Resources	2026	View
Passing the Self-Doubt Milestone Michelle Li From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 10 No. 2	Reflections & Perspectives	2026	View
Improv Exchange #7 Elda Nelly Treviño, Paul Hille From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 10 No. 2	Music & Repertoire	2026	View
Geneva Notebook Michael Joviala From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 5 No. 2	Reflections & Perspectives	2019	View
Interview with Iramar Eustachio Rodrigues, Brazil-Switzerland Iramar Eustachio Rodrigues, Elda Nelly Treviño From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 6 No. 2	Reflections & Perspectives	2022	View
Behind the Scenes of the Dalcroze Lab William R. Bauer, Jeanette Wong From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 5 No. 2	Reflections & Perspectives	2021	View
Kenneth K. Guilmartin: Making Music Together William R. Bauer, Kenneth K. Guilmartin From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 2 No. 1	Reflections & Perspectives	2016	View
Improv Corner: Fourth Ree to One Michael Joviala From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 5 No. 2	Music & Repertoire	2021	View
Heart to Heart Melissa Tucker From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 1 No. 2	Reflections & Perspectives	2016	View
From Charango to Kultrún Ana Elena Buitrón Romero From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 6 No. 2	Reflections & Perspectives	2022	View
Music & Movement Session for Seniors with Dementia (log in) Melissa Tucker From Heart to Heart	Lesson Plans & Activities	2016	View
Spatial Orientation and Awareness Michael Joviala From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 7 No. 1	Pedagogy Resources	2022	View
Dalcroze Eurhythmics with Annabelle Joseph Rochelle Z. Klein From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 3 No. 2	Reflections & Perspectives	2018	View
Remembering Annabelle Joseph From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 10 No. 1	Reflections & Perspectives	2025	View
Anatomy of a Lesson #7 Annabelle Joseph, Elda Nelly Treviño From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 10 No. 1	Lesson Plans & Activities	2025	View
Improv Exchange #6 María Verónica Jiménez Quesada, Anne-Claire Rey Bellet From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 10 No. 1	Music & Repertoire	2025	View
Editor’s Letter Katie Couch From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 10 No. 1	Reflections & Perspectives	2025	View
Active Listening Mary Dobrea-Grindahl From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 10 No. 1	Pedagogy Resources	2025	View
Keynote Address Ruth Alperson, Aaron Butler From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 10 No. 1	Reflections & Perspectives	2025	View
Rationale Annabelle Joseph From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 10 No. 1	Reflections & Perspectives	2025	View
Celebrating 10 Years of “Dalcroze Connections” Katie Couch, William R. Bauer, Michael Joviala From Dalcroze Connections Vol. 10 No. 1	Reflections & Perspectives	2025	View

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Recently Added Articles

Improvisation in the Private Piano Lesson

Adaptation: A Conversation on the Dalcroze Principle

Dalcroze for Healthy Aging: A Community-Based Research Project

Dalcroze Activities for Older Adults

Reflections on Summer Dalcroze Training

A New Way to Experience “Dalcroze Connections”

Browse Articles from Dalcroze Connections