12 STEPS MUSIC LITERACY USING CONVERSATIONAL SOLFEGE - PART 2 MELODIC LITERACY

Thursday, January 22, 2026
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM

Description
Literature using advanced Solfege patterns with a parallel development of rhythm patterns in 2/4 and 6/8 meter will be presented. Opportunities for part-singing are demonstrated with rhythmic and melodic sight-reading and dictation. Experience a curriculum that grows out of tonal and rhythmic elements found in folk song to classical literature Through carefully sequenced activities this fun workshop John will addresses the National Standards while demonstrating the content and skills necessary to become musically literate. The session includes the acquisition of listening, rhythmic reading, dictation, composition, and improvisation in an intuitive manner.
John Feierabend
Speakers
John Feierabend
Learning Objective 1
Attendees will understand the 12-step process of Conversational Solfege when teaching the melodic units.
Learning Objective 2
Attendees will understand how to assess students using the Conversational Solfege curriculum
Learning Objective 3
Attendees will understand how the principles of Conversational Solfege can be used when teaching patterns, songs, and themes from classical literature
Session Level
Elementary, Middle School/Junior High, High School, Collegiate