Florida Music Education Association – Meaningful Movement: Dalcroze Eurhythmics in the General Music Classroom
This state conference was moved to a virtual format.
Meaningful Movement: Dalcroze Eurhythmics in the General Music Classroom
Participants will be engaged in brain to body to feelings through purposeful movement that explores the elements of music (focus, pulse, beat, duration, meter, and phrasing). Direct transfers will be made to the Orff and Kodály curriculum. Handouts will provide extensions on lessons.
Session Coordinator:
Ms Sydney Johnson
Mrs Shannon Stem
Speaker
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Dr. David FregoDirector and Professor - Penn State University
David Frego is the Director of the Penn State University School of Music and past-president of the American Eurhythmics Society. He regularly presents workshops on Dalcroze Eurhythmics throughout the globe. While teacher training is a major part of Dr. Frego’s work, he also studies the effect of eurhythmics on adults affected by post-traumatic stress. David has published books, book chapters, DVDs and articles in music education journals and journals for arts medicine.