CMTE OPPORTUNITES
This CMTE opportunity “Dalcroze Training for Music Therapists” gives participants an introduction to the principles and techniques of the Dalcroze Method with special emphasis on applications for music therapists. Through the physical experience of Dalcroze Eurhythmics participants will learn exciting new activities to use in their classes and sessions, and also learn about themselves.
Participants should expect to be engaged in creative movement activities. Loose fitting, comfortable clothing is suggested and participants should be prepared to work in bare feet during eurhythmics activities. Activities will involve listening to music prompts and responding with full body movement. Vocalization is also incorporated in these activities. No prior experience is required; basic music skills are a plus.
Dalcroze Training for Music Therapists is approved by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) for 4 CMTE credits per session. Dr. Lisa Ecklund-Flores, #P-243, maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT policies and criteria.
CMTE
OBJECTIVES
Participants will demonstrate the ability to:
1 – Utilize the components of music (e.g., melody, harmony, and rhythm) to create music therapy activities that support the listening skills, sensorimotor coordination and self-awareness of their clients through the principles of the Dalcroze method (Board Certification Domain III.A.5.c)
Participants will learn to use specific elements of music to create physical movement activities related to therapeutic goals with their music therapy clients.
2 – Utilize rhythm instruments, piano, voice, and movement as tools for improvisation to create music therapy activities that support listening skills, sensorimotor coordination and self-awareness of their clients through the principles of the Dalcroze method (Board Certification Domain III.A.5.g)
A central component of the Dalcroze method is the use of improvisation to actualize understanding of the elements of music. Participants will learn to improvise using rhythm instruments, piano, their voice and movement in Dalcroze activities in this opportunity.
3 – Exhibit the ability to create music therapy activities that utilize music and movement principles of Dalcroze Eurhythmics to support listening skills, sensorimotor coordination and self-awareness of their clients (Board Certification Domain III.A.5.j)
The Dalcroze method is founded on physical experience; all activities involve music and movement.
4 – Facilitate community-building and nonverbal communication by creating group music and movement activities using the principles of the Dalcroze method (Board Certification Domain III.A.5.u)
All Dalcroze techniques are experienced through group work. The natural outcome of working in a group towards a common goal is community-building.