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Bibliography for Dalcroze Euryhthmics

Abramson, Robert. Rhythm Games. Pittsburgh, PA: Volkwein Bros., 1973.            Accompanying tapes available.

Abramson, Chosky, Gillespie, Woods. Teaching Music in the Twentieth Century. New Jersey: Prentice – Hall, 1986.

Apfelstadt, H. (1985). “Choral Music in Motion: The Use of Movement in the Choral Rehearsal.” The Choral Journal, 25(9), 37-39.

Aronoff, Frances Webber. Music and Young Children. New York: Turning Wheel Press, 1979.

            Move with the Music. New York:  Turning Wheel Press, 1982.

Bebeau, M. J. (1982). “Effects of Traditional and Simplified Methods of Rhythm-reading Instruction.” Journal in Research in Music Education, 30, 107-119.

Becknell, Arthur. “A History of the Development of Dalcroze Eurhythmics in the United States and its Influence on the Public School Music Program.” Ph. D dissertation, University of Michigan, 1970.

Boyle, J.D. (1970). The effect of prescribed rhythmical movements on the ability to read music at sight. Journal of Research in Music Education, 18, 307-318.

Cheek, H.Y. (1979). The Effects of Psychomotor Experiences on the Perception of Selected Musical Elements and the Formation of Self-Concept. Dissertation Abstracts International, 40, 2530A. (University Microfilms No. 79-25, 121)

Coffman, A.R. (1951). “The Effect of Training on Rhythm Discrimination and Rhythmic Action.” Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Northwestern University.

Crumpler, S. E. (1983). “The Effect of Dalcroze Eurhythmics on Melodic Musical Growth of First Grade Students.” Dissertation Abstracts International, 43, 2587A. (University Microfilms No. 82-29, 498).

Douglas, J.A. (1978). “Rhythmic Movement and Its Effect on the Music Achievement of Fourth Grade Children.” Dissertation Abstracts International, 38, 6593A. (University Microfilms No. 78-04, 685).

Driver, Ann. Music and Movement. London: Oxford University Press, 1936.

Driver, Ethel. A Pathway to Dalcroze Eurhythmics. London: Thomas Nelson and Sons, Lrd., 1951.

Dutoit, Claire-Lise. Music Movement Therapy. Surrey: The Dalcroze Society, 1965.

Ehmann, W. (1968). Choral Directing (G.D. Weibe, Trans.). Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg Publishing House.

Farber, A. & Parker, L. (1987). “Discovering Music through Dalcroze Eurhythmics.” Music Educators Journal, 74(3), 43-45.

Findlay, Elsa. Rhythm and Movement: Applications of Dalcroze Eurhythmics. Evanston: Summy Bichard Company, 1971.

Gell, Heather. Music, Movement, and the Young Child. Sydney: Australian Publishing Company, 1949.

Gordon, L.W. (1975). “Body Movement Exercises in the Choral Training Program.” The Choral Journal, 15(7), 12-13.

Gray, Vera, and Rachel Percival. Music, Movement and Mime for Children. London Oxford University Press, 1962.

Groves, W.C. (1969). “Rhythmic Training and its Relationship to the Synchronization of Motor-rhythmic Responses.” Journal of Research in Music Education, 17, 408-415.

Henke, H.H. (1984). “The Application of Emile Jaques-Dalcroze’s Solfege-rhythmique to the Choral Rehearsal.” The Choral Journal, 25(3), 11-14.

Hylton, J. (1987). “Keeping Your Choir on the Move.” Music Educators Journal, 74(3), 31-34.

Jaques-Dalcroze, Emile. Rhythm, Music and Education. Translated by Harold F. Rubenstein. London: Chatto and Windus, 1921; London: Riverside Press 1967; Great Britain: Hasell Watson and Viney Ltd. For The Dalcroze Society, 1973.

Eurhythmics, Art and Education. Translated by Frederick Rothwell. London: Chatto and Windus, 1930; New York: Arno Press 1976.

Jordan, J.M. (1987). “The Effects of Informal Movement Instruction Derived from the Theories of Rudolf von Laban upon the Rhythm Performance and Discrimination of High School Students.” (Doctoral Dissertation, Temple University, 1985). Dissertation Abstracts International, 47, 822A.

Joseph, Annabelle Sachs. “A Dalcroze Eurhythmics Approach to Music Learning in Kindergarten through Rhythmic Movement, Ear-training and Improvisation.” Dissertation Abstracts International, 44, 420A. (University Microfilms No. 83-14, 549).

Landis, Beth and Polly Carder. The Eclectic Curriculum in American Music Education: Contributions of Dalcroze, Kodaly and Orff. Washington, D.C.: Menc, 1972.

Mead, V.H. (1986). “More Than Mere Movement: Dalcroze Eurhythmics.” Music Educators Journal, 72(6), 42-46.
           
            Dalcroze Eurhythmics in Today’s Music Classroom.  New York: Schott Music
            Corporation, 1994.

McCoy, C.W. (1986). “The Effects of Movement as a Rehearsal Technique on Performance, Meter Discrimination Ability, and Attitude of Members of High School Choral Ensembles” (Doctoral Dissertation, University of Iowa). (University Microfilms No. 8628132).

Mueller, S. (1984). “What Dancers Can Teach Pianists.” Music Educators Journal, 70(5), 54-55.

Ristad, E. (1982). “A Soprano on Her Head: Right-Side-Up Reflections of Life and Other Performances.” Moab, Utah: Real People Press.

Shehan, P.K. (1987). “Movement: The Heart of Music.” Music Educators Journal, 74(3), 24-30.

Rowen, B.J. (1967). “Developing Aesthetic Concepts through Movement.”  Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, 9, 45-62.

Taylor, E. (1983). “Teaching Music Concepts through Body Movement.”  Music Educators Journal, 59(8), 50-52.

Vanderspar, Elizabeth.  Dalcroze Handbook, Principles and Guidelines for Teaching Eurhythmics

Weaver, W.E. (1978). “The Development of Vocal, Choral, and Musical Concepts Based upon a Sequenced Integration of Vocal-Choral Principles with Interpretive Body Movements.” Dissertation Abstracts International, 39, 1404A – 1405A. (University Microfilms No. 78-12, 163).

Woods, D.G. (1987). “Movement and General Music: Perfect Partners.” Music Educators Journal, 74(3), 35-42.