Moving Sound

Dalcroze Education is an experiential way of knowing music through the body. This dynamic and profound philosophy stems from an oral tradition that can be traced back to those who studied directly with Émile Jaques-Dalcroze in Geneva, Switzerland during his lifetime:  1865-1950.  Recent trends in music education and Dalcroze students’ stated needs have demanded more specificity and accessibility; these books aim to meet those needs by providing examples of many important skills necessary for a successful Dalcrozian without being narrow or prescriptive. Dalcroze Eurhythmics, Solfège, Improvisation, Plastique Animée, and Pedagogy are all addressed in these volumes with specific skills necessary to earn the internationally recognized Dalcroze License.  Students who use these books should already have their Dalcroze Professional Certificate by an authorized Dalcroze Training Center run by someone who holds the Diplômé Supérieur from the Institut Jaques-Dalcroze in Geneva, Switzerland.  It is my hope that these books will enable individuals to gain access to la Méthode Jaques-Dalcroze with more efficiency and facility while maintaining the high standards of musicianship that are required to offer joyful and musically inspiring coursework in Dalcroze Education.