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For students currently enrolled in a Dalcroze course, this is a chance to connect what they are learning through movement with the piano keyboard in a group setting. Taught by Juilliard-trained pianist and Dalcroze-certified teacher Eric Barnhill.

5-week session: November 4th-December 9th. $106

Saturdays, 9:30-10:15am. At Westminster Piano Lab.

Ages 7-9 (or students in RS I who will turn 7 this academic year)

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Dalcroze Eurhythmics classes use movement, rhythm games, songs, and stories as keys to exploring musical concepts.

Through a spirit of play and active listening, students develop rudimentary musical concepts of register, pulse, phrase, rhythm notation, and pitch. Classes begin September 11th, 2023 and end May 20th, 2024 (28 classes). $445 (full year). Free trial class.

•Tuesday, 4:10-4:55pm at Westminster College Piano Lab (age 4-6)

•Bilingual French-English: Wednesday 3:40-4:25pm at Continuum Mind + Body Collaborative (age 4-6). No French proficiency required

The Rhythmic-Solfège sequence allows students to deepen their musicianship through movement, work with props, note-reading, improvisation, and collaboration with others. Appropriate for students in grade school.

Benefits of Rhythmic-Solfège include improved intonation, finer listening capability, better ensemble skills, energetic rhythmic and metric vitality, and a deepened understanding of musical analysis, nuance, and aesthetics as they relate to performance.

The complete progression of five levels will provide students with a solid and comprehensive music education. We are currently offering levels I through III. Please email mira@rythmiquemusicschool.com for placement by instructor consultation.

Classes for 2023-24 begin September 11th and end May 20th (28 classes). A metallophone is required and can be purchased with registration. $468-$514 (full year). Free trial class.

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‍Rhythmic-Solfège I (age 6-9) / Rhythmic-Solfège II  (age 7-10) combined class:

•Wednesday, 4:30-5:20pm at Continuum Mind + Body Collaborative

•En français! Monday, 4:10-5pm at Westminster College Rehearsal Room

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Rhythmic-Solfège III (age 8-12) bilingual French/ English:

•Monday, 5:10-6:10pm at Westminster College Rehearsal Room

Dalcroze Enrichment classes give instrumentalists a musical edge and support study on any instrument.

Dalcroze training uses body movement and interactive activities such as games with a ball, hoops, or other props, to increase coordination and discuss musical topics of pulse, tempo, tonality, meter, and phrasing. Group activities help develop ensemble skills. Appropriate for students with 1-4 years of instrumental or vocal study, or students who do not play an instrument by instructor approval. No instrument needed for class. Classes for 2023-24 begin September 11th and end May 20th (14 classes). $234 (full year). Free trial class.

‍Every other Tuesday, 6-6:50pm at Westminster College Piano Lab

(ages 9-11 and 12-14 alternate weeks)

Enrichment class for adults interested in exploring the connection between music and movement. The class is currently free while I complete my Dalcroze License work. Please RSVP to let us know of your interest! Mira@rythmiquemusicschool.com or (312) 513-6422. Fall schedules coming soon.

Ages 5 through adult.

Private instruction for beginner through advanced levels.

In-person lessons include monthly cello group classes, Dalcroze enrollment, two studio recitals per year, the option of participating in the National Federation of Music Clubs cello festival each spring, and school field trips. Lessons start at 30 minutes, through 75 minutes.

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In English or French with Mira Larson.

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We want you to be part of our community regardless of your budget! One pay-what-you-can spot is available in each group class. Simply send a letter of request to mira@rythmiquemusicschool.com. Sibling discounts (20%) and referral discounts (20% for both families) are also available when you register.

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Cello scholarships are currently offered on a case-by-case basis.

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