Draft:Jacotte Ribiere-Raverlat

  • Comment: Thank you for creating the draft, but unfortunately, it does not have references that show the subject meets our notability standards. Try to add at least 2 more sources that are independent (not interviews, which are primary sources), objective (don't solely promote the subject and read like an advertisement), reliable (has to be from a major publication such as a newspaper or magazine, journal/book that can be considered reliable), and discusses the subject in depth, not just passing or brief mention. Only the ref 5 seems to meet these characteristics. Source 1 (also 2 as it's repeated), seems promising but it doesn't quite directly discuss her but makes brief mentions of her. Source 7 seems like a book but it links to this very draft, please correctify the URL so it can be evaluated. Regards. X (talk) 21:25, 22 April 2024 (UTC)


Jacquotte Ribière-Raverlat
Born1936
EducationConservatoire de Bordeaux
OccupationMusic Educator

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.[1]

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.[2]

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.[3]

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.[4]

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.[5]

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.[6]

  1. ^ "Institut Kodály Francophone". Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  2. ^ "Institut Kodály Francophone". Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  3. ^ Jacquotte Ribière-Raverlat (1981). Un chemin pédagogique en passant par les chansons vol. 1 (Thesis).
  4. ^ "BIBLIOTHÈQUE NATIONALE DE FRANCE". Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  5. ^ "International Kodaly Society Bulletin" (PDF). Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  6. ^ JACQUOTTE RIBIÈRE-RAVERLAT: CHEMIN PÉDAGOGIQUE EN PASSANT PAR LES CHANSONS V.1 (Thesis). Alphonse Leduc Éditions Musicales. 2014.