Manitowoc
WI 54220
USA
INTENTIONAL MOVEMENT IN THE MUSIC CLASSROOM Movement is an integral part of being musical. Think of your favorite finger play, action song or play party. Chances are there is some type of movement involved. So much of our early childhood music repertoire contains a movement component. This is no surprise; children learn best when they are able to use their bodies. The movement component is worthy of the same explicit and intentional instruction that we devote to the tonal and rhythmic aspects of our curriculum. This is accomplished, not by compromising our musical goals and standards, but simply by manipulating the material that we are already teaching our students. We can make the movement in our finger plays, action songs, play parties and dances even more beneficial for each student. This lively session will share strategies and techniques that will enhance the movement component in a music classroom.
Silver Lake College Summer Classes – July 2 – July 6
Contact Information: Rachel Ware-Carlson Rachel.WareCarlton@sl.edu Phone: 920 686 6272