Tuesday, April 15: Music @ 11 with pianist Stephen Moore

Kreilsheimer Hall

By Volcano Staff on April 7, 2014

The Saint Martin's University Music Program's final Music @ 11 series ends with internationally recognized pianist Stephen Moore, Ph. D., and his thoughts on the Emile Jaques-Dalcroze approach to music. The comprehensive Dalcroze approach consists of three components: Eurhythmics, which, of course, consisted of the psych-synth mastermind Dave Stewart and the flexible and powerful voice of Annie Lennox; Solfège, which develops an understanding of pitch, scale, and tonality through activities emphasizing aural comprehension and vocal improvisation; and Improvisation, which develops an understanding of form and meaning through spontaneous musical creation using movement, voice and instruments. It was Dalcroze's intent that the three subjects be intertwined so the development of the inner ear, an inner muscular sense, and creative expression can work together to form the core of basic musicianship. Moore will perform a piano recital, "Carnival in Venice," as well as conduct a master class on the Dalcroze approach with a focus on Eurhythmics at the appropriate time of 11 a.m. 

MUSIC @ 11, 11 a.m., Kreilsheimer Hall, Saint Martin's University, 5000 Abbey Way SE, Lacey, no cover, 360.491.4700