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<br><b>The magic of music rediscovered</b>
<p>Territory children and adults will rediscover the excitement of making
music when internationally acclaimed music educator, Joan Pope, visits
the Northern Territory University this week.
<p>A leading exponent of the Dalcroze model of music education, Joan will
lead a number of workshops and master classes over five days, 11 – 15 September,
at the NTU Casuarina Campus and at a few community venues.
<p>The Dalcroze approach to music education encourages children to develop
a strong sense of rhythm, unity of mind and body, ability to listen, concentrate
and develop a complete awareness and participation in music.
<p>The teaching method was developed by Emile Jaques-Dalcroze, a Swiss
musician, who, after researching the way children learn, founded a system
of musical training through physical movement, which he called eurythmics.
<p>Hosting Joan is the NTU School of Music and the NTU Centre for Youth
Music. Hundreds of people are expected to take part in the five-day event
including soloists, ensembles, the Darwin Chorale and music teachers.
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<p>A terrific photo opportunity will be available for the press from 4
– 5.30pm, Wednesday, 11 September, when Joan works with a vocal development
group in the performance studio, behind Building 16, Casuarina Campus.
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<p>For further information contact:
<br>Jane Coates
<br>Media Liaison
<br>Northern Territory University
<br>(08) 8946 6019
<br>0438 466 439
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