Dalcroze Eurhythmics for Conductors

THE SOCIETY OF SAINT ROMANOS THE MELODIST

announces a unique workshop

for composers to develop an individual style with chant-based or freely-composed works that is clear in compositional intent & suited for liturgical use and

for conductors to develop fundamentals of manual technique, musicianship & analytic skills, and an expressive & inspiring manner of conducting.

About the instructor:

As a teaching artist, Kristen has been influenced by the foundation of Music Together®, believing that all children are musical and can achieve basic music competence if fostered with a playful and musically rich environment. Her most recent professional development has been studies towards the Dalcroze Eurhythmics certification under the direction of Dr. Annabelle Joseph at the Marta Sanchez Dalcroze Training Center of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. A kinesthetic music education approach, Dalcroze Eurhythmics explores rhythm, pitch and improvisation utilizing the body as the main instrument with the actual instrument being an extension thereof. She currently applies the principles of Eurhythmics to the talented students of the Suzuki Preparatory Program at Columbia College Chicago. She is very passionate about working with children and adults who are differently-abled, and finds that music is the bridge of communication connecting her to them. A passionate percussionist, dancer, and singer, Kristen has been actively involved in many different rock/blues and drum theatre bands in Chicago.

Kristen Regester received her Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Music Education from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She began her career at Sherwood, The Community Music School at Columbia College Chicago in 1999 teaching for both the Early Childhood and Percussion departments. After gaining her Music Together® certification, Kristen developed early childhood curricula such as Percussion 4 Kids©, Exploring Musical Instruments©, Bumblebeats© and BE the Music!© for children ages 2-6. Since 2008 she has served administratively at Columbia College Chicago as Early Childhood Program Manager, Children’s Program Chair and now remains as the Music Together Center Director. She splits up her full time teaching status between Columbia College Chicago, Merry Music Makers, ChiME and Merit School of Music. Kristen is forever grateful to all of her students who teach her an exponential amount every single day, which leaves her pondering if she, in fact, is the eternal student.

What is Dalcroze Eurhythmics?

Dalcroze Eurhythmics is a unique way of knowing music through the body exploring musical concepts such as rhythm, Solfège and improvisation through social and interactive methods that invite students to trust their own creative ideas through their body’s expression of what they hear, feel, and understand.

Where did it originate?

Émile Jaques-Dalcroze™, a Swiss pianist, composer, and educator, was born in 1865. During his professorship of harmony, Solfège and composition at the Geneva Conservatory, Dalcroze questioned higher education musical training, and was particularly concerned about his Solfège students whom were studying theory by rules and writing, however not by sound. He thereby created his own method of teaching advanced conservatory students using so-called “rhythmic gymnastics” early in the 20th century, later developing these same concepts for children and young adults.

What are the benefits of DE?

Musicians discover musical concepts in a playful manner rather than by rote, thereby gaining a less arbitrary understanding. By remaining highly present and alert in the Dalcroze classroom, the listening skills of musicians are heightened and their response to music is made intuitive. Eurhythmics uses movement, a non-verbal form of communication to teach music, a non-verbal art. Since we cannot touch or see music, by expressing it through our bodies, it is suddenly a more tangible and vivid experience.

How can conductors apply the training received in this class?

By exploring time, space and energy, conductors will leave this training feeling more fluid with their movements and gestures. They will feel more open and deeply connected to the emotions of music, and by interacting with others, their communication at the podium will be strengthened and made more effortless. They wil have a new sense of their own individual musicianship, thereby enhancing their ability to lead an entire group of musicians. Most importantly, they will leave confidently smiling, having gotten lost in the art form and being reminded of why they love it so much in the first place.

° Pan-Orthodox orientation;

° Distinguished international faculty;

° Multi-lingual approach with English as central language;

° Individualized instruction at all levels–beginner to advanced;

° Divine Services celebrated with newly-composed music;

° Intensive training in score analysis and preparation;

° Pre-event mentoring and musicianship training;

° Training in Dalcroze Eurhythmics;

° Composer-conductor forums;

• Extended podium time;

° Professional choir;

° Masterclass sessions & hotel 10 minutes from O'Hare Airport;

° A limited number of available home stays for cost reduction;

° Central US location in a major city; and

° Affordable tuition.

SIMPLE 3-STEP ONLINE REGISTRATION

In order to provide more focused and intensive training in the various areas of study and to add the composer track, what was originally The PaTRAM Institute Summer Academy for Conductors & Singers has now been separated into two distinct programs which will hold sessions in two venues on different weekends.

The Orthodox Music Masterclass for Composers & Choir Directors will convene in Chicago from June 20 thru 23. Faculty: Dr. Peter Jermihov, Dr. Tamara Petijevic, Dr. Irina Riazanova, Dr. Kurt Sander, Dr. Matthew Arndt, Kristen Regester, Melita Zdravkovic & Timothy Morrow.

COMPOSERS & CONDUCTORS are invited to register here:

https://www.societyromanos.org/description

OR ADDRESS QUESTIONS TO:

societystromanos@gmail.com

The PaTRAM Institute Singers' Summer Academy will take place in Howell, New Jersey from June 27 thru 30. Faculty: Maestro Vladimir Gorbik, Maestro Benedict Sheehan, Laryssa Doohovskoy, Dr. Nicholas Reeves, Richard Barrett & Talia-Maria Sheehan.

SINGERS are invited to register here:

https://patraminstitute.org/singers-summer-academy-2019-registration/

This event is supported, in part, by generous

in-kind and monetary donations from

The Holy Resurrection Serbian

Orthodox Cathedral,

Ancient Faith Radio,

The PaTRAM Institute,

and numerous local vendors,

families, and individuals.