Elementary Musicianship: Theory in Motion

Elementary Musicianship: Theory in Motion is a five-level program focusing on aural and kinesthetic musical understanding, music literacy, and musicianship. We also introduce terminology and analysis. This program is sequential and consistent throughout the levels and is designed to interrelate and coordinate with the other ECMS courses. Our innovative syllabus builds on the methods of Kodàly, Orff, and Dalcroze, as well as the research of Dr. Edwin Gordon. In all levels, students will enjoy active, fun-filled lessons that develop and expand their musical skills and understanding.

Students will grow in their ability to:

• inner-hear and internalize melody, rhythm, beat and meter,
• sing with independence, good intonation, and expression,
• improvise melodically, rhythmically, and through movement,
• move with expression,
• and communicate through music.

Dr. Adam Foley, Director

Tuition A*
*FREE for Eastman Young Children’s Chorus and Eastman Children’s Chorus members in grades 2-6

This is a yearlong course divided into two semesters.

Elementary Musicianship: Theory in Motion A

Grades K–1
Teacher: Robert Laird
Saturdays: 9:50-10:35 a.m or 10:45-11:30 a.m
Room: A707 

Prerequisite for those in kindergarten: Clef Club, see Early Childhood classes

PLEASE NOTE: Dr. Foley will hold a student/parent class and information meeting for Level A families on Saturday, September 7th from 9:50-10:35 am in the Annex building, room 902. (Regular classes will begin on Saturday, September 14th.)   

Elementary Musicianship: Theory in Motion B

Grade 2
Teacher: Robert Laird
Saturdays: 9:00-9:45 a.m. 
Room: A707

PLEASE NOTE:  Dr. Foley will hold a student/parent class and information meeting for families in Levels B, C, and D (4^th Grade only) on Saturday, September 14^th from 9:00-9:45 am in Annex Room 902. 

Elementary Musicianship: Theory in Motion C

Grades 3–4
Teachers: Zhilin Zhang
Saturdays: 9:00-9:45 a.m.
Room: A704

PLEASE NOTE:  Dr. Foley will hold a student/parent class and information meeting for families in Levels B, C, and D (4^th Grade only) on Saturday, September 14^th from 9:00-9:45 am in Annex Room 902.

Elementary Musicianship: Theory in Motion D

Grade 4
Teacher: Jarret Jean Jacques
Saturdays: 9:00-9:45 a.m.
Room: A708

PLEASE NOTE:  Dr. Foley will hold a student/parent class and information meeting for families in Levels B, C, and D (4^th Grade only) on Saturday, September 14^th from 9:00-9:45 am in Annex Room 902.

Grades 5–6
Teacher: Jarret Jean Jacques
Saturdays: 9:50-10:35 a.m.
Room: A708

PLEASE NOTE:  Dr. Foley will hold a student/parent class and information meeting for families in Levels D (5th & 6^thGrade), Level E, and Fundamental Musicianship on Saturday, September 14th from 9:50-10:35 am in Annex Room 902.

Elementary Musicianship: Theory in Motion E

Grades 5–6
Teacher: Zhilin Zhang
Saturdays: 9:50-10:35 a.m.
Room: A704
Prerequisite: 5th grade students Elementary Musicianship: Theory in Motion D.  New 6th grade students do not have a prerequisite. 

PLEASE NOTE:  Dr. Foley will hold a student/parent class and information meeting for families in Levels D (5th & 6^thGrade), Level E, and Fundamental Musicianship on Saturday, September 14th from 9:50-10:35 am in Annex Room 902.

Students in 6th grade who have completed Elementary Musicianship: Theory in Motion E should enroll in Fundamental Musicianship with Dr. Foley.

Homework:

• Level B Homework

• Level C & D Homework

• Level E & Fundamental Musicianship Homework  

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