Remembering Annabelle Joseph - Dalcroze Society of America (original) (raw)

We learned this morning that Annabelle Joseph, our friend and colleague of many years, passed away last evening (11/19/24).

Annabelle was an alumnus of Carnegie Tech (Piano Performance, 1953) and taught Eurhythmics and Solfège in the Carnegie Mellon University School of Music from 1989–2016 (27 years). She was the Director emerita of the Marta Sanchez Dalcroze Training Center and was a beloved and sought-after teacher internationally. Her students are found in leading positions and grand stages on five continents.

We are forever in her debt for the legacy she created in the Eurhythmics program here, as well as the international reputation that her leadership supported. Personally, I can say with all sincerity that I would not be in the positions I am in or have experienced many of the most significant successes of my career were it not for the guidance and support of Annabelle.

Stephen Neely Director, Marta Sanchez Dalcroze Training Center Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA

Please help the DSA in remembering Annabelle Joseph. In the upcoming edition of Dalcroze Connections (spring 2025), we will publish your memories of your time with Annabelle. Please send any short remembrances to editor@dalcrozeusa.org or by leaving a comment to this blog post.

The DSA thanks the many Dalcroze educators who have changed lives through their work. Please, tell us about the educators who have inspired you or consider a donation to the DSA to support their legacy.

About Katie Couch

Katie Couch holds the Dalcroze Certificate and License from the Dalcroze School of the Rockies. She lives and works along the Colorado Front Range as a Dalcroze teacher with classes that range in age and level from early childhood through adult enrichment, with several other children’s classes as well.