Rhythmic Solfège I (Ages 6 – 9)

Musical Goals

• Learn to identify the notes in both G and F clefs that rest on the Grand Staff (Bass C through Treble C)
• Simple meters of 2, 3, and 4 with modified conducting arm beats
• C major Scale structure, including half and whole steps using note names and scaled degree function
  • Use of the Body as Instrument to sight-read these pitches
  • Sing, play, and move simple melodies within this scale
  • Sharps and flats
  • Steps and skips on the staff
• Dynamic markings: p, mp, mf, f, crescendo, decrescendo
• Symbols: phrases, slurs, staccato, ties, accents, Step or conduct/articulate simple meter rhythms

Rhythmic Solfège II (Ages 7 – 11)

A CCM instructor will evaluate your student to ensure proper placement.

Musical Goals

• All Skills from Rhythmic Solfège I
• Learn to identify the notes in both G and F clefs that rest on the Grand
  Staff (Low F through High G)
• F major, G major, and A natural minor scale structures including half and whole steps using note names and scale degree function
  • Use of the Body as Instrument to sight-read these pitches
  • Sing, play, move simple melodies within this scale using the rhythms below.
  • Sharps, flats, and naturals
  • Tonic and Dominant arpeggios in these major keys
  • Intervals (Number only) through a 5th
• Dynamic markings: pp, ff
• Symbols: phrases, slurs, ties, accents, repeat signs, D.C. al Fine, fermatas
• Simple meter rhythms

Additional Information:

All full-year commitment to the Rhythmic Solfege program is required to enroll.  A convenient payment plan or need-based financial assistance are available to make music education available for everyone who wants to participate.  Please visit Financial Assistance to learn more.

Metallophones
All Rhythmic-Solfège™ students are required to purchase a metallophone. This instrument will be provided on the first day of classes and will be used throughout the Rhythmic-Solfège™ sequence. Students must bring this instrument to each class along with their workbook and completed homework assignments.

Please call (978)369-0010 or email us for more information.

The Rhythmic-Solfège curriculum is provided by the Dalcroze School of the Rockies through our partnership with Integral Steps.

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• Age Group(s): 5-8, 9-12
• Ages: 6 - 9 and 7 - 11
• Instructor: Weronika Balewski, YuHsin Tai
• Semester: Fall and Spring
• Duration: 60 minutes, 34 weeks
• Day/Time: Tuesdays
• Start Date: September 27, 2022
• Maximum Enrollment: 8
• Cost: $1,244 + $35 for metallophone + $25 materials fee