“The movement work I did with Mr. Evan was great. It really helped me understand how movement can go together with music.” -- Gregory Diaz IV, age 10, Broadway cast of “Matilda”, ”You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, In the Heights (Movie), Vampires vs. The Bronx (Netflix)
“The movement effectively displays multiple musical elements such as dynamics and rhythm. You can really feel the music while the workout is fun and gets you on your feet, moving.: -- Aidan Gemme, age 12, Broadway: “Mary Poppins”, “Finding Neverland”, Movies: Santa Pups, Santa Paws, Tomorrowland. TV: Dora the Explorer
“The classical music dances were a lot of fun and very exciting because it turned classical music into something we could dance to with our bodies.” -- Victoria Smith, age 10, choir member at Shiloh SDA Seventh Day Adventist Church.
“Genius” -- Andrew Laster, Composer and public elementary school educator
“Brilliant! Alboum has created captivating choreography that engages young musicians through multiple learning modalities, allowing them to experience high-level musical concepts and artistry along with a whole lot of fun!” -- Craig McGrorry, Jazz Saxophonist, President, Kodaly Educators of New York.
"Evan Alboum has drawn on his colorful imagination, and years of experience as a music teacher and character actor, to create an exciting treasure trove of movement to music ac tivities. With humor and artistic insight, these accessible, artist -led exercises stimulate both students and adults to find the innate connections between expressive movement and timeless musical masterpieces, while in the process, strengthening their own physical fitness in this super fun program " -- Paula Bing, Flute instructor Juilliard MAP, Creative Music Educational Consultant (Riverside Symphony, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Midori and Friends, Young Concert Artists)
“Finally, someone with good taste, finesse and dramatic flair is inspiring students of all ages to learn and appreciate good quality music through movement and dance...Thank you for these videos. What a gift!” -- Denai Gagne, Certified Orff-Schulwerk Teacher Trainer (known on 4 continents), Trevor Day School, Orff Trainer George Mason University. And all-around genius.
Evan Alboum's transpositions of music to movement emphasise the rhythmical structure of classical pieces. Using Dalcroze eurhythmics inspired choreography enhances the learning of different musical concepts. -- Adriana Ausch, Dalcroze Eurhythmics License, Dalcroze teacher and teacher trainer, Longy School of Music (Bard College), Cambridge, MA. Singer/Songwriter, Romania and Germany.
Evan Alboum’s exuberance and original choreography are sheer delights! Using a combination of playful gesture and rhythmic movements, inspired by his own visceral musical understanding, Evan’s work is deep, thorough and completely charming. He embodies the feeling and unique spirit of each composer and musical selection, creating a platform for children to explore and develop their own kinesthetic musical understanding and expression. -- Dorothy Stone, Opera singer and vocal rehabilitation specialist
My brilliant friend Evan Alboum Sir Evan, has created this program for kids to experience music kinesthetically. I have witnessed the depth of his knowledge and passion first hand. -- Monika Roy Vigh, spiritual explorer, Mumbai, India