Dr. Chet-Yeng Loong, Early Childhood Music Specialist

Professional

Statement:

As a conference presenter, Chet-Yeng Loong has presented at local, state, regional, national, and international conferences. She has also presented internationally, in a series of Early Childhood Music workshops in China (Chang Sa, Inner Mongolia, Shandong, Shanghai, Suzhou, Xian and Xinjiang). As a researcher, her research on early childhood and elementary music has been published in several leading journals (Bulletin of the International Kodaly Society, Early Childhood Connections, Early Childhood Spotlight - MENC, Kodaly Envoy, Perspectives - ECMMA, Triad and Orff Echo).

Below is a list of published articles, plus videos that demonstrate various workshop activities in China. Enjoy!!!!

Articles (Mahalo to Kodály Envoy & Orff Echo)

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The review of literature in this article was formulated through examination of music education research covering the period form 1929 to 1999. The references found in this review are organized under five headings: physical development, rhythmic responses, playing instruments, singing, and infants.

Loong, C. and Lineburgh, N. (2000). Research in early childhood music: 1929-1999. Kodály Envoy, 26 (4), 24-29, 34.

Loong, C. and Lineburgh, N. (2002). Research in early childhood music: 1929-1999. Bulletin of the International Kodály Society, 27 (2).

It is important for the early childhood music teacher to pay attention to the way repertoire and movement are performed, focusing on bringing your children to musicality through aesthetic presentations of musical materials.

Lineburgh, N. and Loong, C. (2006). Early childhood repertoire: Inherently musical positively enchanting. Kodály Envoy, 33 (1), 5-8.

What are appropriate and “good” early childhood music materials? Are there “bad” music materials? Will good and bad music enhance or impair the music growth of young children? ...choosing good appropriate music materials is as critical in our teaching as the way the lesson is structured.

Loong, C. (2007). Early childhood music: Repertoire of materials and activities, criteria and guidelines for selecting materials. Kodály Envoy, 33 (4), 5-8.

When teaching Islamic music in our classrooms, we must remember the importance of studying the intent behind the music. To initiate this understanding we should start by embracing the similarities between Islamic music and our own.

Loong, C. (2007). My Islamic journey after Sept. 11. Orff Echo, 39 (4), 25-29.

While introducing world musics to children is essential, when is the best age to start? Is it appropriate to introduce world musics to young children, especially songs that are sung in other languages? Who holds the responsibility for teaching multicultural music to young children? What kind of materials are appropriate for young children? And, what are the strategies for the collection of these materials?

Loong, C. (2008). Weaving world musics into early childhood curriculum. Triad, 75 (5), 74-76, 78, 80-82.

Videos

Spring Blossom (Suzhou 07)
Participants were divided into 3 groups, each group created movements with scarves following the form of the music. For final presentation, all three groups performed simultaneously.

Under the Silver Moon - Mandala formation (Suzhou 07)
Participants explored and created symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes from these two Mandala patterns with their body. The formation of the patterns involved changing levels, facing directions, contrary motions, and static moment. (coached by BethAnn Hepburn)

All videos are presented in RealMedia format.

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