Activity
Chassé Aural Reaction
Created October 24, 2023 | Added August 16, 2025
- Teacher improvises at the piano, with the following instructions
- When you hear chassé music that is thin (two voices), chassé alone through the space.
- When you hear chassé music that is thick (four or more voices), chassé in a circle holding hands with the group.
- When you hear the song (insert any compound duple song), find a partner and tap the chassé rhythm while singing
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Katie Couch
Katie Couch holds degrees in music performance and education from the University of Colorado Boulder. She earned the Dalcroze Professional Certificate and License from the Dalcroze School of the Rockies (now the Dalcroze School of Music and Movement). Katie is on the faculty of the Dalcroze School of Music and Movement, where she trains future Dalcroze teachers in improvisation, solfège, and pedagogy. Katie also volunteers for several committees of the Dalcroze Society of America, most notably serving as treasurer, chair of the publications committee, and managing editor of Dalcroze Connections.
Chassé Aural Reaction
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Katie Couch
Katie Couch holds degrees in music performance and education from the University of Colorado Boulder. She earned the Dalcroze Professional Certificate and License from the Dalcroze School of the Rockies (now the Dalcroze School of Music and Movement). Katie is on the faculty of the Dalcroze School of Music and Movement, whe…
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