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ERIC Number: EJ1444699
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 22
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EISSN: EISSN-1968-2065
Dalcroze Eurhythmics: Origin, Development, and Considerations for the Choral Program
LeAnna B. Iddings
Visions of Research in Music Education, v46 Article 9 p144-164 2024
This literature review describes the origin and development of Dalcroze Eurhythmics and the implications of utilizing this approach in the choral rehearsal. This information aims to equip choral directors with knowledge about how Eurhythmics can benefit their pedagogical practices and students' experiences in choir. Émile Jaques-Dalcroze developed Eurhythmics in the late 19th century to facilitate profound musical learning experiences through mind and body integration. Current literature supports that the three Eurhythmics branches (rhythmics, solfège, and improvisation) can be applied to the choral setting and can impact student engagement, enjoyment, and musical achievement in the choral rehearsal (Butke & Frego, 2021; Daley, 2013). I investigated articles and books published since 1915 to establish a chronology of the origin and pedagogical uses of Eurhythmics in the choral environment. Additionally, I conducted a comparative critical review of seven empirical studies to determine the implications of using Eurhythmics in the choral setting. This critical review provides evidence that Eurhythmics-inspired activities can benefit all stages of the choral rehearsal, including musical and non-musical processes. It is also evident that choral conductors can also apply Eurhythmics to improve their curriculum/rehearsal planning, score study, and gesture.
Visions of Research in Music Education. University of Connecticut, 249 Glenbrook Road, Unit 3033, Storrs, CT 06269. e-mail: vrmejournaleditors@gmail.com; Web site: https://digitalcommons.lib.uconn.edu/vrme/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
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Language: English
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