[Ntu-media-releases] media release - The magic of music rediscovered

[robert boskovski]

The magic of music rediscovered

Territory children and adults will rediscover the excitement of making
music when internationally acclaimed music educator, Joan Pope, visits
the Northern Territory University this week.

A leading exponent of the Dalcroze model of music education, Joan will
lead a number of workshops and master classes over five days, 11 – 15
September, at the NTU Casuarina Campus and at a few community venues.

The Dalcroze approach to music education encourages children to develop
a strong sense of rhythm, unity of mind and body, ability to listen,
concentrate and develop a complete awareness and participation in music.

The teaching method was developed by Emile Jaques-Dalcroze, a Swiss
musician, who, after researching the way children learn, founded a
system of musical training through physical movement, which he called
eurythmics.

Hosting Joan is the NTU School of Music and the NTU Centre for Youth
Music. Hundreds of people are expected to take part in the five-day
event including soloists, ensembles, the Darwin Chorale and music
teachers.

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10 September, 2002


A terrific photo opportunity will be available for the press from 4 –
5.30pm, Wednesday, 11 September, when Joan works with a vocal
development group in the performance studio, behind Building 16,
Casuarina Campus.



For further information contact:
Jane Coates
Media Liaison
Northern Territory University
(08) 8946 6019
0438 466 439




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