Elementary Musicianship: Theory in Motion

Description

Elementary Musicianship: Theory in Motion is a five-level program focusing on aural and kinesthetic musical understanding, music literacy, and musicianship. We also introduce terminology and analysis. This program is sequential and consistent throughout the levels and is designed to interrelate and coordinate with the other ECMS courses. Our innovative syllabus builds on the methods of Kodàly, Orff, and Dalcroze, as well as the research of Dr. Edwin Gordon. In all levels, students will enjoy active, fun-filled lessons that develop and expand their musical skills and understanding.

Students will grow in their ability to:

• inner-hear and internalize melody, rhythm, beat and meter,
• sing with independence, good intonation, and expression,
• improvise melodically, rhythmically, and through movement,
• move with expression,
• and communicate through music.

*FREE for Eastman Young Children’s Chorus and Eastman Children’s Chorus members in grades 2-6

This is a yearlong course divided into two semesters.

PLEASE NOTE: Dr. Foley will hold a student/parent class and information meeting on Saturday, September 13 from 9:35 – 10:25 am in the Annex building, room 902 . Who should attend:

• Students in grades 2-4 and their parents,
• Parents of students in grades 5-8 who are NEW to chorus or Theory in Motion,
• Parents of students who are taking Fundamental Musicianship.

Elementary Musicianship: Theory in Motion A

Grade 1
Teacher: Robert Laird
Saturday, 10:35 – 11:25 a.m or 11:35 – 12:25 p.m
Room: A707 

PLEASE NOTE: Dr. Foley will hold an information meeting for all Level A students and families (regardless of class section) on Saturday, September 13 from 10:35 – 11:25 am in the Annex building, room 902.

Elementary Musicianship: Theory in Motion B

Grade 2
Teacher: Robert Laird 
Saturday,  9:35 – 10:25 a.m. 
Room: A707

Elementary Musicianship: Theory in Motion C

Grades 3–4
Teachers: Zhilin Zhang 
Saturday,  9:35 – 10:25 a.m.
Room: A704

Elementary Musicianship: Theory in Motion D

Grades 5–6
Teacher: Kaylie Barbosa 
Saturday, 9:35 – 10:25 a.m. or 10:35 – 11:25 a.m.
Room: A708

Elementary Musicianship: Theory in Motion E

Grades 5–6
Teacher: Zhilin Zhang 
Saturday, 10:35 – 11:25 a.m.
Room: A704
Prerequisite: 5th grade students Elementary Musicianship: Theory in Motion D.  New 6th grade students do not have a prerequisite. 

Students in 6th grade who have completed Elementary Musicianship: Theory in Motion E should enroll in Fundamental Musicianship with Dr. Foley.