Links
Related Sites
Our national organization
Based in the Chico area
Based in the Sacramento area
Burlingame Orff school
Specializing in elementary music education
Workshops in San Francisco
Summer Courses at the San Francisco School: Orff Certification Program; Master Class; Orff Introduction and Applications
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An approach incorporating rhythmic movement, aural training and improvisation based on the artistic and pedagogical principles of Emile Jaques-Dalcroze
Federation Internationale des Enseignants de Rhythmique (the page is also in English and features many articles and resources)
Bachmann, M.-L. (1991/2002). Dalcroze Today: an education through and into music. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Choksy, L., Abramson, R. M., Gillespie, A. E., & Woods, D. (1986). Teaching Music in the Twentieth Century. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.
Jaques-Dalcroze, E. (1930/1980). Eurhythmics, Art, and Education (F. Rothwell, Trans.). Salem, NH: Ayer.
Mead, V. H. (1994). Dalcroze Eurhythmics in Today's Music Classroom. Miami: Schott. DVD
Ullrich, M. (Director) (2005). Creating Artistry Through Movement: Dalcroze Eurhythmics in the Choral Setting [featuring R.J. David Frego and Henry H. Leck, along with the Indianapolis Children's Choir] [DVD]. In E. Crocker (Producer): Hal Leonard
Vicki Valentine, San Francisco Art Department
Vicki Valentine is the graphic designer of PlayNotes and this website. Her company, San Francisco Art Department, is a full-service studio specializing in affordable design for non-profits, especially in the fields of education, health, human services and the environment. Services include logo creation, branding, book design, annual report production and website design.
Resources for Music Teachers
Dr. Bill Bauer has a good listing
Substantive curriculum and music collections
Sources of Public Domain Sheet Music
Free Programs for Mac, Windows, and Linux
Multi-track audio program
Notation program
Information about Copyright
Questions to help determine if a use you plan can be justified as a fair use; in plain English, from the University of Texas
