APPLY NOW28th International Summer School
8th - 15th August 2010
University of Leicester Conference Centre, Oadby, Leicester LE2 2ND
Also in this section:
Welcome | Costs (Tuition, Accommodation & Meals) | University of Leicester
Tutors | Kodály Approach | Springboard | Core Musicianship
Kodály Methodology | Conducting Skills | Singing Lessons
Welcome
The work of Zoltán Kodály and his pupils in Hungary resulted in a dynamic process of music education, which has deep relevance for music training and school teaching in Britain today.
The Summer School courses include training in musicianship, classroom teaching, conducting, choral singing, and in some years, the application of the Kodály concept to instrumental tuition. It provides a perfect introduction to all aspects of teaching and learning music. Tuition is given by leading experts in the field of music education from Britain and Hungary.
The Summer School is open to anyone interested in developing their own musical capability and, if a teacher, in using Kodály-related ideas in their teaching. Classes are available for the complete beginner (for example, students with no formal music training) through to professional musicians and teachers who are looking for new insights to further their expertise in using the Kodály Approach.
Two courses of study will be available at the Summer School in 2010 – a general study programme open to all or the new Springboard Certificate programme. The programmes will overlap in the morning sessions which are reserved for musicianship using relative solfa, vocal warm-ups and choral activities.
The General Summer School Course
Morning courses
C1 Musicianship with Relative Solfa
C2 Vocal Warm-up and Choir
Musicianship training and Choral Singing (Choir) are central to the Kodály approach. All students are expected, therefore, to attend the above sessions.
Afternoon courses
Session 1: KODÁLY METHODOLOGY
KM1 Kodály Methodology for those new to the Kodály concept
KM2 Kodály Methodology for those with experience of using Kodály concepts
Session 2: CONDUCTING SKILLS
A1 Choral Conducting (Complete Beginner)
A2 Choral Conducting (Experienced Beginner)
A3 Choral Conducting (Intermediate)
A4 Choral Conducting (Advanced) – experience and advance preparation is a requirement for this course
SINGING LESSONS – an optional extra
Individual Singing Tuition (5 half hour lessons). Longer lessons may be arranged for experienced singers who provide written evidence of their experience.
Evening activities
...will include Folk Dancing, an Instrumental Recital, a Vocal Workshop, and the end of School Concert and Farewell Party.
Read key findings from 'Making more of Music' an evaluation of music in schools by Ofsted (2005-8).
Quotes from recent Summer Schools...
'Thank you all so much, it was a life-changing event.'
'A fabulous course...'
'Very well organized.'
'Tutors were outstanding, their musicianship, dedication and joy in music an inspiration. They really make you think about things in a totally different way and they make it challenging – at whatever level – and very, very enjoyable.'
'I want to do more and hope to come back next year.'
Thank you all so much, it was a life-changing event.'
The British Kodály Academy is affiliated to:
The International Kodály Society
"There is no complete spiritual life without music, for the human soul has regions which can be illuminated only by music". Zoltán Kodály