The University of Kentucky Eurhythmics certificate, typically earned with three years of satisfactory engagement in the summer institute workshops, features courses that apply to the music teacher’s work with students of all ages using an approach to music education created by Emile Jaques-Dalcroze. Additionally, successful completion of the University of Kentucky eurhythmics certificate can serve as an entry into study for the internationally-recognized Dalcroze certificate. The Dalcroze approach has three branches: eurhythmics trains the body to respond kinesthetically to rhythmic and dynamic concepts. Solfège trains the ear, eye, and voice in pitch, melody, and harmony. Improvisation enables students to respond to concepts according to their own invention, through movement, voice, and at an instrument.
Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Students must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in music of any emphasis. Students can enroll in one of these categories:
- Post-baccalaureate, non-degree status or towards Rank I teacher certification;
- Candidates who have satisfied all admission requirements towards an MM degree may apply these courses towards the MM degree in music education;
- Graduate students enrolled in other programs may use this as electives towards other graduate music program upon the approval of the students’ advisor and the DGS.
Admission to the Graduate Certificate or award of the graduate certificate does not guarantee admission to any degree program at the University of Kentucky.Graduate Certificate Completion Requirements
All course work for the Graduate Certificate must be completed within five years of admission and with a GPA of 3.0 or better at all times.
The Graduate Certificate in Eurhythmics requires 12 semester credit hours as follows:
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