Jacotte Ribiere-Raverlat

Jacquotte Ribière-Raverlat (1936) is a French music educator known for her significant contributions to the adaptation and dissemination of the Kodály method in French-speaking countries. She was born in Le Mans, France, in 1936. Ribière-Raverlat pursued solid musical studies at the Conservatoire de Bordeaux, followed by obtaining the Certificat d'Aptitude à l'Education Musicale in Paris. During her time in Budapest, where she studied for a year, she received personal advice and directives from Zoltán Kodály himself, the Hungarian composer and pedagogue.
Ribière-Raverlat played an instrumental role in implementing Kodály's principles in educational settings, particularly in France and Quebec. She spearheaded an experimental initiative in Quebec in 1968, at the behest of Marcelle Corneille of the Villa Maria convent in Montreal. This initiative evolved into a pilot project at the elementary level at Villa Maria, emphasizing daily musical instruction based on Kodály's principles adapted to French and Quebecois folklore.
Ribière-Raverlat's approach diverged from traditional French solfège, which is based on a fixed do solfège, instead embracing Kodály's system of a movable do solfège. This method, based on authentic Francophone folklore, proved highly effective in engaging young learners and fostering musical literacy.
Throughout her career, Ribière-Raverlat authored numerous publications aimed at enhancing music education. Notable among these are "Chant-Musique," a French adaptation of the Kodály method, and "Un chemin pédagogique en passant par les chansons," which provides pedagogical pathways through songs. Her works emphasize the integration of music into daily school life and the importance of active engagement with musical concepts.
Ribière-Raverlat's influence extends beyond her pedagogical innovations; she played a pivotal role in establishing a network of educators dedicated to promoting the Kodály method across France. Her efforts led to the implementation of experimental programs in various French departments, fostering a widespread enthusiasm for music education among teachers and students alike.
In recognition of her significant contributions, Ribière-Raverlat was appointed to a national mission of General Inspection in Musical Education in 1980. Her legacy continues to inspire music educators worldwide, embodying a commitment to enriching children's lives through the transformative power of music.
==Publications==
* "Écouter et chanter" (2007) - Éditeur scientifique Jacquotte Ribière-Raverlat
* "Développer les capacités d'écoute à l'école, écoute musicale, écoute des langues" (1997)
* "Rondin picotin" (1996)
* "L'Education artistique à l'école élémentaire" (1990)
* "Coup de choeur" (1989)
* "Un chemin pédagogique en passant par les chansons 4" (1981) - Éditeur scientifique Jacquotte Ribière-Raverlat
* "Chant-musique 3" (1980)
* "Un chemin pédagogique en passant par les chansons 3" (1979) - Éditeur scientifique Jacquotte Ribière-Raverlat
* "Chant-musique 2" (1977)
* "Chant-musique, adaptation française de la méthode Kodály" (1975)
* "Un chemin pédagogique en passant par les chansons 1" (1974) - Éditeur scientifique Jacquotte Ribière-Raverlat
* "Un chemin pédagogique passant par les chansons 2" (1974) - Éditeur scientifique Jacquotte Ribière-Raverlat
* "L' éducation musicale en Hongrie" (1967)
"As everyone knows, we do not have the possibility of placing a music specialist in all elementary schools. But this should no longer be a sufficient reason for teachers to declare themselves defeated or incapable and retreat behind a complex of inferiority due to insufficient or non-existent musical training.
"The author of these lines would like to be able to trust these teachers and give them confidence in themselves. Indeed, they are the best placed to know children well...
"We will therefore only indicate, but precisely, an educational progression which is a French adaptation of the Kodály method, essentially based on authentic French-speaking folklore, which has its own characteristics and which is well suited to young children."
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