DYNAMIC REHEARSAL
Dynamic Rehearsal is an application of Dalcroze principles and methods to the
rehearsal and performance of musical repertoire developed uniquely by Karin
Greenhead since 1993. The method uses various materials (typically trampoline,
RG Balls, tennis balls, scarves ) and techniques including silent rehearsal in
movement to create and clarify an inner image of how the piece is to sound.
Playing and interpretation are directly affected by this sensory image and a
true link between the performer and the music itself is forged at every level:
physical, intellectual and emotional. This deep connection provides a direct
means of accessing new questions and answers about the music and resolving
difficulties of interpretation and technique. It also enables performers to
communicate powerfully their intentions regarding the music and enhances
ensemble playing.
In addition to the inner image of the music itself, other aspects of movement
and sound production studied include attention to centre and grounding,
rebound, successional flow and the study of line, Time, Space, Energy
relationships and emphasis. To date this work has been demonstrated by Karin
with soloists, chamber music groups and an orchestra in the UK, Italy, Germany,
Holland, Australia and USA and captured to a limited extent on film in Italy,
Germany and Holland. It has been applied to singers, pianists, string players,
woodwind and percussion.
A particular version of it has been used in workshops on playing for movement.
Places where Dynamic Rehearsal has been demonstrated:
Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester
ESTA Strings '99, Portsmouth
Trinity College of Music, London
Associazione Italiana Jaques Dalcroze, Rome
Dalcroze Society UK Summer Courses, Canterbury
Dalcroze Council of Australia, Summer Courses: Adelaide, Sydney, Toowoomba
Queensland Conservatorium, Brisbane
Longy School of Music, Boston
Musikhochschule Carl Maria von Weber, Dresden (in Hellerau)
University of North York, Ontario (dance teachers and pianists course)
Conservatory of Tilburg, Holland
