Dalcroze Summer Training Workshop

Dr. Marla Butke and Dr. Kathy Thomsen are leading the Dalcroze Eurhythmics summer training workshop at the Ashland University Columbus Center this week. From June 22 through June 26, the week-long workshop is focusing on Dalcroze Eurhythmics, solfege, and piano improvisation. The workshop is also addressing applications for the music classroom/studio, curricular designs, and assessment. The workshop is sponsored by Ashland University Department of Music and the American Eurhythmics Society.

DALCROZE WORKSHOPS BEGIN THIS SATURDAY, SEP. 7

Ashland University Department of Music and the Ohio Chapter of the Dalcroze Society of America is offering several Dalcroze workshops throughout the year beginning this Saturday, September 7. 

 

September 7       Terry Boyarsky, Teaching Artist for Young Audiences

                             "Dalcroze and Quick Reaction Exercises”

January 11          Dr. Marla Butke, Dr. Ron Blackley, Ashland University
                             "Improving Aural Skills Through Eurhythmics”
 

April 12               Larry Doebler, ret. Director, Choral Activities, Ithaca College
                             “Connecting to the Music Through Dalcroze Eurhythmics”
                             featuring a demonstration choir

COST:  $95 for all 3 workshops and membership to DSA OR
               $25 for each individual workshop OR             
               $10 for each individual workshop – college students

GRADUATE CREDIT: There is an additional fee of $200 for 1 hour of graduate credit (due on April 12/payable to Ashland University). Must attend all 3 workshops plus reflection session on September 7, 1:00-1:30 pm. Assignments: Reflection papers and 2 lesson plans

Walk-ins are welcome, but registration can be submitted in advance to:

Ohio Chapter of DSA, c/o Karen Dhyanchand,
7464 Angel Dr, North Canton, OH 44720.  

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Marla Butke, Ph. D., Associate Professor of Music, Ashland University
Dalcroze Society of America Ohio Chapter President

Dalcroze Certified Teacher

Dalcroze Society of America Research Chair
Cell 614-581-4746 • mbutke@ashland.edu

DALCROZE WORKSHOPS OFFERED AT AU

Ashland University Department of Music and the Ohio Chapter of the Dalcroze Society of America is offering several Dalcroze workshops throughout the year beginning September 22.  Information about the workshops including their content, dates, times and prices are listed below with the complete registration form available here.  

Registration should be submitted by September 15 to:

Ohio Chapter of DSA, c/o Karen Dhyanchand,7464 Angel Dr, North Canton, OH 44720. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:  

Marla Butke, Ph. D., Associate Professor of Music, Ashland University
Dalcroze Society of America Ohio Chapter President

Dalcroze Certified Teacher

Dalcroze Society of America Research Chair
Cell 614-581-4746 • mbutke@ashland.edu

September 22, 2012		Stephen Neely, Carnegie Mellon University
		“Exploring Eurhythmics” & High School Choral Demonstration Class (Hugo Young Theatre)
January 26, 2013		Dr. Marla Butke, Dr. Ron Blackley, Ashland University
		“Solfege and Piano Improvisation for All Music Classrooms” (Redwood Hall)
April 13, 2013		Mary Dobrea-Grindahl, Baldwin-Wallace University, “The Dalcroze Approach” (Redwood Hall)
COST		$95 for all 3 workshops and membership to Dalcroze Society of America ($40 value) OR
		$25 for each individual workshop OR
		$10 for each individual workshop – college students
GRADUATE CREDIT		1 hour of graduate credit for $195 (not due until April 13/payable to Ashland University)
		Must attend all 3 workshops plus reflection session on September 22, 1 pm-1:30 pm
		Assignments: Reflection papers and 2 lesson plans

DALCROZE WORKSHOPS COMING TO DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

Ashland University’s Dr. Marla Butke, Associate Professor of Music and Coordinator of Music Education, and Dr. Ron Blackley, Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities, are serving as officers for the newly formed Ohio Chapter of the Dalcroze Society of America.  To launch the new organization, several Dalcroze workshops will be offered at Ashland University throughout the upcoming year. 

Dr. Marla Butke

Based on the artistic and pedagogical principles of Emile Jaques-Dalcroze, the Dalcroze approach teaches an understanding of music’s fundamental concepts, expressive meanings, and deep connections to other arts and activities. Performers, teachers, dancers, actors, children, and senior citizens can all benefit from this approach which incorporates rhythmic movement, aural training and improvisation.

Whether someone is new to Dalcroze, is a college student, or is an experienced Dalcroze teacher, the upcoming workshops at Ashland University will offer experiences with Eurhythmics, improve musicianship and teach applications for the classroom.  With three different workshops offered, each is held in the University’s Redwood Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the specified date.

Beginning on October 8, the first workshop “Dalcroze for All” will be led by David Frego, Music Department Chair at the University of Texas at San Antonio.  As an instructor in Dalcroze Eurhythmics he regularly presents workshops throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. In 1998, Frego established the Dalcroze Research Center in the Lawrence and Lee Theatre Research Institute at Ohio State University. His research in movement-based music education and therapy is published in music education journals and medical journals for arts medicine. Other teaching and research areas include dance philosophy and the application of Dalcroze Eurhythmics as palliative care for terminally ill adults.

Dr. Rowland Blackley

On January 21, Dr. Butke and Dr. Blackley will serve as clinicians for the workshop with special focus on choral rehearsal and general music applications.  With her certification in Dalcroze Eurhythmics from Carnegie-Mellon University, Dr. Butke serves as the head of research for the Dalcroze Society of America.  Dr. Butke has taught general and choral music in public and private schools in Dayton.  While he now supervises all aspects of the choral program and teaches in the areas of conducting and music education, Dr. Blackley has conducted numerous orchestras and bands throughout his career.  Prior to his appointment at Ashland University, Dr. Blackley taught and conducted at the Oberlin College Conservatory of Music, Lindsey Wilson College, Kent State University, and high schools in Ohio and Colorado.

The final workshop of the academic year, “Dalcroze from Kindergarten to Concert Stage,” will be led by Dr. Kathy Thomsen, President of Dalcroze Society of America.  With her Dalcroze Certificate from Carnegie Mellon University and Dalcroze License from Longy School of Music, Professor Thomsen is a pianist, conductor and specialist in Dalcroze Eurhythmics. Her teaching focuses on developing musical understanding and musicianship skills in students through active music-making and physical movement.

The cost for each workshop is $25, or $85 for all three workshops and a membership in the Dalcroze Society of America (membership normally $52).  For college students, the cost is $10 per workshop, or $45 for all three workshops and DSA membership.

 For more information or to register for the workshops, contact Marla Butke at 614.581.4746 or mbutke@ashland.edu.