| Virginia Nance Lecturer in Music Preparatory Administrator 2247 Alice Pratt Brown Hall 713-348-5753 virginia@rice.edu Troy Wayne Preparatory Assistant 2247 Alice Pratt Brown Hall 713-348-3854 twayne@rice.edu |
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| THE YOUNG CHILDREN'S DIVISION MATERIALS Young Children's Division Class Handouts Download Class Handouts for Musical Child 2 Session I and II Summer Camp 2007 Session III Summer Camp 2007 Sessions IV and V Summer Camp 2007 Session VI Summer Camp 2007 Session VII Summer Camp 2007 Session VIII Summer Camp 2007 Session IX Summer Camp 2007  Session X Summer Camp 2007 Session XI Summer Camp 2007 Summer All Sessions - Welcome and Repertoire Page Handouts require Adobe Reader. About the Program Young Children's Division classes are energetic, educational and joyful, for music-loving children ages 2-9. It was created by Rachel Buchman based the eurhythmics principles and teaching philosophy of Emile Jaques-Dalcroze. Miss Rachel and her team of trained Brown Fellow graduate students, bring the world of music alive through age-appropriate singing and ear-training, eurhythmics and creative movement, percussion and piano improvisation, learning about instrument families, listening to and learning about orchestral music, and notation. In a creative, relaxed environment, children explore fundamentals such as dynamics, tempo, pitch, rhythm, phrasing, and form, while expressing their own musical feelings and ideas through singing, playing and moving. These classes are highly recommended for children taking instrumental lessons, as well as those who might do so.
About Music and Young Children All children love music. Most young children are musically talented; many more than is generally thought are gifted. It is with sincere regret and sadness that we have to turn away so many children. However, you can bring music into your child’s life. The most important thing you can do is sing with your child. Please go to the following webpage where you will find articles posted about why singing is so essential, music activities to do at home, information about instrument families and the science of acoustics, as well as lists of recommended recordings and local radio programs in many different genres of music. Sing, dance, listen. Young Children's Division Articles To learn more about the YCD program, please read our philosophy statement. For additional questions please contact Troy Wayne in the the preparatory office at 713-348-3854. |
