Music for Dancers (Revised Edition)

Explore the elements and concepts of music through movement experiences and language. Music for Dancers, by Kerri Lynn Nichols, provides a wealth of activities designed to foster an active, creative, and positive learning environment. Conceptual lessons and lesson plan template are provided in Chapter Thirteen.

Contents:

• :Foreword by Anne Green Gilbert
• Illustrator's notes
• Introduction
• Chapter One: Philosophy of Music and Movement Education
• Chapter Two: The Elements of Music and Dance
• Chapter Three: Rhythm
• Chapter Four: Melody
• Chapter Five: Form
• Chapter Six: Expression
• Chapter Seven: Timbre
• Chapter Eight: Texture
• Chapter Nine: The Art of Listening
• Chapter Ten: Full Body Singing
• Chapter Eleven: Dancers Are Drummers
• Chapter Twelve: Special Populations
• Chapter Thirteen: Conceptual Lessons for Students and Teachers
• Appendix:
• Glossary of Musical Terms
• Resources
• Conceptual Discography (CDs by Kerri Lynn Nichols: I am the song, Music for Dancers, Music for Dancers, Too!, and Music & Movement for Munchkins)
• Additional Resources