We will explore the nature and logic of music written in 5 by experiencing how it moves. We will improvise patterns, sing, conduct, and investigate some examples of this rare meter in the literature -- including a surprising instance by Chopin and the ever popular "Canon in the Round" by our own Anne Farber. 5-time is often characterized as needing to divide into two-plus-three, or three-plus-two, but Dalcroze experience proves it can be just as natural and intuitive as 4-time and 3-time.
Aaron Butler is an active musical director, accompanist, and teacher in New York City. He is a specialist in Dalcroze Eurhythmics, is the musical director for Mind The Art Entertainment, and is a founding member of Sound Narcissist. He is comfortable in a variety of musical styles—from baroque through contemporary classical, opera, Broadway, and improvisation. Faculty: Lucy Moses School, Bloomingdale School of Music. M.M. (piano), Longy School of Music; Dalcroze Certificate & License, Longy School of Music; Artist’s Diploma (piano), Brandeis University; B.A. (Music and Physics), Amherst College. Piano with Lois Shapiro, Lanfranco Marcelletti; Dalcroze with Lisa parker, Anne Farber, Ruth Alperson; Figured Bass with Frances Conover Fitch, Peter Sykes. More information at aaronplayspiano.com
All regular workshops are $20 for members of the Dalcroze Society of America, $40 for non-members. Student rates are $10 for members of the DSA, $20 for non-members. Please show a valid Student ID.