BA Music and Movement / Eurhythmics
Eurhythmics is a widely used method of musical teaching. It treats music and movement as a single entity. After decades of development, it has acquired an established position in general and special teaching. The use of improvisation and composition promotes and links various areas such as sensory perception, movement, spatial orientation, the musical faculties, interaction, communication and self-expression.
The education in Music and Movement/Eurhythmics includes pedagogic, theoretical and artistic modules, together with others focusing on movement and music. The Bachelor’s degree leads towards activities in various areas of music and movement teaching.
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Monday 9:00 - 17:00
Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 - 15:30
Thursday and Friday 8:00 - 17:00
Perspectives
The degree is primarily directed at aspiring music and movement teachers. The professional scope of a trained eurhythmics teacher includes pedagogical and artistic work in the most varied areas, such as:
- Pre-school – kindergarten, crèche: early years music learning
- School – primary school, infants: basic musical education, school music, group singing, band work, children’s musical theatre
- Music school: early years music learning, eurhythmics, group singing, children’s musical theatre
- Self-employment: nanny, artistic work
Working as music and movement teacher promotes initiative and flexibility. Part-time work and a variety of working locations are often part of the profession. The breadth of the education also provides a solid foundation for advanced instrumental or multi-media studies.
Degree
Students graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Movement.
The Bachelor’s degree in Music and Movement is a qualification to teach in all areas of music and movement (rhythmics, "Musikalische Früherziehung", music for pre-school and elementary school up to 6th grade) or to do independent artistic work. It is the foundation and a prerequisite for entering the advanced Master degree programme.
