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Each day will include a Plenary, Musicianship and Elective sessions.
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“The characteristics of a good musician can be summarized as follows: 1. A well-trained ear. 2. A well-trained intelligence. 3. A well-trained heart. 4. A well-trained hand. All four must develop together, in constant equilibrium.” ~ Zoltan Kodály
Daily musicianship sessions are streamed into six levels, from beginner to advanced.
A Kodály-inspired musicianship session typically follows a scaffolded and musically-satisfying approach to develop various musical skills and ways of thinking, including musical analysis, sight-singing, solfa fluency, and part-singing.
For music teachers, this training is a game-changer. It sharpens their ability to convey musical concepts effectively, fine-tunes their ear for precise listening, and boosts confidence in both teaching and performing. With ongoing professional development in musicianship, educators stay ahead of the curve, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and musical excellence in their classrooms.
“Our age of mechanization leads along a road ending with man himself as a machine. Only the spirit of singing can save us from this fate.” ~ Zoltan Kodály
All conference delegates will form part of the 2024 Conference Choir, led by renowned conductors Tracy Wong (Canada/Malaysia) and Mark O’Leary OAM. The choir will rehearse two pieces, including a new conference commission by Juliana Kay, and perform at the choir concert on the Wednesday evening.
The Conference Choir offers delegates the opportunity to sing under the direction of two exemplary conductors and experience great choral pedagogy. But most importantly, it allows us to come together and bond as a community of music teachers and experience the joy of group singing that we wish to pass on to our students.
The 2024 Kodály Australia Conference seeks to platform new voices and historically under-represented voices within a long and celebrated tradition of rigorous Kodály pedagogy. To that end, we have a range of sessions covering tried-and-tested approaches to Kodály teaching, as well as sessions that will challenge and refresh our thinking around music education.
Session topics include:
8.00am Registration
8.45am Welcome & Keynote
4.00pm Program concludes
Evening Social Activity
8.30am Registration
9.00am Welcome & Keynote
4.00pm Program concludes
8.30am Registration
9.00am Welcome & Keynote
4.00pm Program concludes
Evening Concert
8.30am Registration
9.00am Welcome & Keynote
3.00pm Reflections & Final Keynote
Drinks & cake!
Kodály Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present.
The Kodály Music Education Institute of Australia Incorporated
The Kodály Music Education Institute of Australia Inc. Victorian Branch Inc.
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