Fiddlefox Music Track
Course Description
We believe that music education is a critical part of early childhood development. Discover with Fiddlefox Music Track how to implement music into your childcare center or at home, how to lead a group music class, and how to integrate music from around the globe. Best of all, you don’t have to be a professional musician to do it!
Integrate Fiddlefox materials and curriculum into practice through group music classes, extended music sessions, and special performances.
1. OVERVIEW OF EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC METHODS
Familiarize yourself with alternative early childhood music methodologies including Dalcroze Eurythmics, Orff Schulwerk, Kodaly, Gordon Music Learning, and Suzuki.
2. GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT / INTRODUCTION TO MONTESSORI
Learn about basics of child development and the Montessori approach to early childhood development, created by the Italian scientist, Maria Montessori., which is the basis of the principles and philosophy of Fiddlefox.
3. ELEMENTS OF MUSIC IN PRACTICE
Establish a baseline of understanding regarding musical elements of rhythm, pitch, melody, and harmony, and their application in the early childhood classroom.
4. USING THE FIDDLEFOX MATERIALS
From songbooks to curriculum guides, storybooks to extended music materials, learn the tricks of the trade, and how to implement the Fiddlefox music and cultural program in your classroom or home.
5. MUSIC IN THE CLASSROOM
It's time to put things into action. Learn how you can take what you've learned during the Fiddlefox Music Track and establish a routine of music in your childcare center, school, or home.
Your Instructor
Owner/CEO - WorldSong Schools
Mr. Vuk received his B.M. Summa Cum Laude on scholarship from Berklee College of Music.
Described by the Boston Ballet as an “Electrifying violinist,” Christopher made his New York debut at Weil Recital, Carnegie Hall, and has performed with distinguished artists such as Gloria Estefan, Paul Simon, and Jennifer Holliday as well as a special appearance with John Mayer, and Sesame Street.
“Vuk explore[s] different ways of sparking musical interest,” says Boston Globe. In doing so, he has played for varied audiences including George H.W. Bush, Queen Rainia of Jordan, Queen Noor, Mitt Romney, and First Lady, Laura Bush.
Christopher is a member of the Red Bull Artsehcro, which performed the world premiere of Raul Yanez’s ‘Concerto for Turntable’ in Isaac Stern Auditorium, Carnegie Hall.
He has toured with internationally acclaimed recording artist/composer Tim Janis, Fionnuala Gill (Riverdance), Orla Fallon (Celtic Woman) and EMI recording artists Giorgia Fumanti and Ryland Angel.
Christopher is the founder/1st violinist of the Boston String Quartet, a contemporary classical ensemble.
Christopher has collaborated on several albums for former Scorpions member Robin McAuley, GRAMMY-Winning Turtle Island Quartet, Jeanette Olsson from GLEE!, Jamey Haddad, and Dave Fiuczynski.
He has conducted hundreds of contemporary string playing clinics with over 10,000 high school students nationwide through his work with the Boston String Quartet.