BKA Events diary
Events for teachers of relevent years (EY: Early Years)
Courses suitable for instrumental teachers
Event organised by the British Kodály Academy
September 2010 – June 2011
BKA Foundation or beginner course - Musicianship training
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Weekly evening class. Contact Sarah Robinson. Email robinson.l.sarah@gmail.com or tel. 07977 218883
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September 4 and 5
Early Years: Choosing and using songs and rhymes
KS1 and 2: Introductory
Rochdale. Tutors: Zoe Greenhalgh, Dinah Hypolite
One-day: £55. Attend both days for £90. BKA Supported Course – BKA Registration Fees included in cost: £5 (1-day) / £10 (2-day workshop)
September 12th
Kodály Choir meets in South London
September 14 – 12th December
Beginners' Conducting Course with Esther Hargittai
South-east London
Tuesday evenings 7.30 – 9.30 pm; £210
September 25th and October 23rd
Intermediate Choral Conducting Workshops with Esther Hargittai
St Paul's Cathedral School, 2 New Change, London EC4M 9AD
9.30 am – 1.30 pm; £60 per session or £100 for two
September 26, 2010
BKA Kodály Workshop and AGM
St Paul's Cathedral School, New Change, London EC4M 9AD
10.30 am – 3.00 pm
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October 2 – 3, 2010
Kodály in the Klassroom
Barnsley
With Len Tyler. Suitable for teachers of early years and primary music (and also instrumental teachers).
Content tailored to suit attendees.
October 9th
Choral Workshop: "What shall we sing?" with Esther Hargittai – repertoire and methodology for
children's choir conductors
St Paul's Cathedral School, 2 New Change, London EC4M 9AD
9.30 am – 1.30 pm; £50
October 23rd
Intermediate Choral Conducting Workshop with Esther Hargittai
St Paul's Cathedral School, 2 New Change, London EC4M 9AD
9.30 am – 1.30 pm; £60
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October 23 – 24, 2010
Kodály in the Klassroom
Daventry, Northants
With Len Tyler. Suitable for teachers of early years and primary music (and also instrumental teachers).
Content tailored to suit attendees.
October 24th
Kodály Choir meets in South London
October 29 – 31, 2010
SMA Annual Course/Conference & AGM
Retford, Notts. For more details visit www.schoolsmusic.org.uk
November 7
Kodály Choir meets in South London
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November 13 – 14, 2010
BKA Early Years/Primary Methodology Weekend + Choir and Musicianship
Cippenham Junior School, Slough SL1 5RB. Saturday 9.45 am – 5.00 pm; Sunday 9.45 am – 4.00 pm
With Helga Dietriech and Esther Hargittai. Including workshops with Christine Wrigley, Elspeth Compton and
Angela Edwards. Cost for the weekend £150 including lunch and refreshments.
Download flier and application form
More details from courses@britishkodalyacademy.org
November 14
Springboard Certificate Courses
Cippenham Junior School, Cippenham, Slough SL1 5RB
Interim Training Day With David Vinden and Miranda Zwalf
December 4
Kodály Choir meets in South London
2011
January 10th – 26th March
Beginners' Conducting Course with Esther Hargittai
South-east London
Tuesday evenings 7.30 – 9.30 pm; £210
January 15th and March 5th
Intermediate Choral Conducting Workshops with Esther Hargittai
St Paul's Cathedral School, 2 New Change, London EC4M 9AD
9.30 am – 1.30 pm; £60 per session or £100 for two
January 22nd
Instrumental Lessons with Kodály
Cambridge
Cost £65For more details email celia@waterhouse-music.co.uk
January 22nd and February 26th
Workshops: The Basics of Choir Conducting with Esther Hargittai
St Paul's Cathedral School, 2 New Change, London EC4M 9AD
9.30 am – 1.30 pm; £60 per session or £100 for two
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February 12 – 13, 2011
Kodály in the Klassroom
Loughborough
With Len Tyler. Suitable for teachers of early years and primary music (and also instrumental teachers).
Content tailored to suit attendees.
February 21 – 23, 2011
Mini-study Tour to Hungary and the Kodály Institute
Kecskemét, Hungary
3-day visitors' course with class observations in the Kodály Music Primary School and in a local Primary School.
February 26th
Workshop: The Basics of Choir Conducting with Esther Hargittai
St Paul's Cathedral School, 2 New Change, London EC4M 9AD
9.30 am – 1.30 pm; £50
March 5th
Intermediate Choral Conducting Workshop with Esther Hargittai
9.30 am – 1.30 pm, £60; St Paul's Cathedral School, 2 New Change, London EC4M 9AD
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March 5 - 6, 2011
Kodály in the Klassroom
Farnborough
With Len Tyler. Suitable for teachers of early years and primary music (and also instrumental teachers).
Content tailored to suit attendees.
March 19th
Choral Workshop: "What shall we sing?" with Esther Hargittai – repertoire and methodology for
children's choir conductors
9.30 am – 1.30 pm, £50; St Paul's Cathedral School, 2 New Change, London EC4M 9AD
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March 27th
Taster Day at Chetham's School of Music, Manchester
With Cyrilla Rowsell and David Vinden
An introduction to Kodály. Suitable for teachers of Early & Primary Years.
April 12 – 15, 2011
Spring Course in Leicester
For teachers of Early & Primary Years and general musicians.
April 18th – July 9th
Beginners' Conducting Course with Esther Hargittai
South-east London
Tuesday evenings 7.30 – 9.30 pm; £210
May 7th
Choral Workshop: "What shall we sing?" with Esther Hargittai – repertoire and methodology for
children's choir conductors
St Paul's Cathedral School, 2 New Change, London EC4M 9AD
9.30 am – 1.30 pm; £50
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May 15, 2011
Why Kodály?
Hatfield, Herts.
With Len Tyler. Suitable for teachers of early years and primary music (and also instrumental teachers).
Content tailored to suit attendees.
May 21st, and June 18th
Intermediate Choral Conducting Workshop with Esther Hargittai
St Paul's Cathedral School, 2 New Change, London EC4M 9AD
9.30 am – 1.30 pm; £60 per session or £100 for two
May 25
Early Years
Rochdale. Tutor: Zoe Greenhalgh
£55 BKA Supported Course – BKA Registration Fees included in cost: £10 (1-day) / £15 (2-day workshop)
June 18th
Intermediate Choral Conducting Workshop with Esther Hargittai
St Paul's Cathedral School, 2 New Change, London EC4M 9AD
9.30 am – 1.30 pm; £60
August 7 – 14, 2011
29th International Summer School, Leicester
Suitable for teachers of early years and upward or anyone wishing to improve their own musicianship, singing and/or conducting skills.