The Kodály Institute of the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music organizes a
MUSIC FOR EVERYONE THROUGH THE JOY OF SINGING AND MOVEMENT
KODÁLY SEMINAR ITALY
5-7 September, 2018
at the Hungarian Academy in Rome
In collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary, the Hungarian Academy in Rome and the AIKEM – Associazione Italiana Kodály per l’Educazione Musicale, an Affiliated National Institutional Member of the International Kodály Society, Accredited by M.I.U.R., Recognized by M.I.U.R. pursuant to directive 170/2016
Address: Accademia d’Ungheria In Roma, Via Giulia 1. 00186 Roma
The course starts early morning on 5 September (Wednesday) and culminates in the evening of 7 September (Friday).
Language of the Seminar: English
For whom do we recommend the Kodály Seminar?
For professional and amateur musicians, music educators and choral musicians interested in widely renowned and acclaimed Kodály-based music education and the Hungarian music pedagogy, as well as the Hungarian musical culture
Why is it worth attending this course?
Through a variety of musical activities including singing, movement and piano performance participants receive inspirational musical experiences as well as practical guidance for the successful implementation of Kodály’s educational philosophy in music pedagogy, choral education and in the training of professional musicians.
For registration please download and fill out the APPLICATION FORM and send it to this email address: kodalymuzeum@zeneakademia.hu
Seminar fee: 150 EUR/person
Early bird price: 120 EUR/person, if paid until 3 August, 2018
If transferred after 3 August, the fee is 150 EUR/person. Deadline: 31 August the latest.
The fee covers participation in the professional program of the three-day course, entrance ticket to the closing concert and coffee and tea between sessions.
We only accept payment by bank transfer.
The course fee should be sent to this bank account:
Name of the Bank: Fókusz Takarékszövetkezet
Bank address: H-6000 Kecskemét, Kőhíd u. 6.
Name of account holder: Kecskeméti Kodály Intézetért Alapítvány
Address of account holder: H-6000 Kecskemét, Kéttemplom köz 1.
IBAN: HU07 5250 0109 1500 0037 0000 0000
SWIFT CODE: TAKBHUHB
When transferring, please put a remark in the appropriate field to refer to the ‘Kodály Seminar, Rome’.
TEACHERS:
Dr. habil. LÁSZLÓ NORBERT NEMES
Professor, Director of the Kodály Institute of the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music
Subjects: musicianship training, choral singing and music pedagogy
Dr. JUDIT RAJK
Associate Professor, Kodály Institute and the Church Music Department of the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, (www.juditrajk.com)
Subjects: solo singing and voice pedagogy
Dr. habil. JÁNOS KLÉZLI
Associate Professor, Kodály Institute of the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music
Subjects: solo singing and voice pedagogy
KATALIN KÖRTVÉSI
Senior Faculty Teacher, Kodály Institute of the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music
Subjects: musicianship, movement class, conducting, Kokas pedagogy
ANIKÓ NOVÁK
Pianist, Senior Faculty Teacher, Kodály Institute, Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, (www.anikonovak.com)
Subjects: piano performance and piano pedagogy
- Singing for joy and the development of musical skills through singing
- Choral singing, sessions in music pedagogy
- Free movement improvisation sessions
- Optional: vocal instruction and piano performance
DAILY TIMETABLE:
9:30-10:00 Morning singing and singing games for all ages
10:15-11:45 Vocal-based training of the musical skills
12:00-13:00 Movement class
lunch break
14:30-17:00 Workshops in music pedagogy – group lessons
Voice, piano – group and individual lessons
Choral conducting workshop
17:15-17:30 Evening singing and singing games for all ages
Tribute to Liszt and Kodály – Concert by Judit Rajk (voice), János Klézli (voice) and Anikó Novák (piano)
DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECTS:
Vocal-based training of musicianship
This class aims at the training of general musicianship skills through singing and Kodály’s pedagogical compositions. Skills to be developed are: rhythm, metre, form, unison and part-singing, inner hearing, musical reading, musical dictation, memory, polyphonic skills, vocal improvisation, development of stylistic knowledge.
Workshop in music pedagogy (for music teachers and choral music educators)
This workshop will offer participants an insight into the practical adaptation of the Kodály concept in the teaching of music for young people (age 5-18) and professional musicians both in formal and informal educational settings. Topics include: expressive singing, active listening, creative work: improvisation and composition.
Movement class
This class will introduce participants to the most important aspects of creative pedagogy developed by Klára Kokas, one of Hungary’s most inspiring music pedagogues, who proved that the Kodály concept of music education is not a closed educational system but it can be complemented by various progressive pedagogical approaches. The most distinct feature of the Kokas pedagogy is the free movement improvisation to classical master works or folk music, all of which creates a unique opportunity for the development of listening competencies and self-expression.
Voice training (basic, intermediate and advanced)
Open class for all the participants in 60 minutes daily (and for special request, individual lessons in 30 minutes) offers knowledge about the vocal process and thorough warm-up of the voice – the main musical medium in Kodály-based work. Students learn the physiology of the voice and techniques of posture, breath management, phonation, resonant tone production, diction, and expression. During the “flash course”, participants have a possibility to study solo vocal works by Kodály with piano.
Piano coaching (basic, intermediate and advanced)
Open class for all the participants in 60 minutes daily (and for special request, individual lessons in 30 minutes) The aim of these sessions is to help students achieve a state of “possessing” the instrument in a way that technical hindrances do not prevent the players from expressing their innermost musical thoughts of the piece. The course will also create a unique opportunity to develop stylistic awareness when performing classical piano repertory.
Choral conducting workshop (basic, intermediate and advanced)
This workshop assists participants in the acquisition of reliable and applicable musical and technical skills necessary for the performance of a wide range of choral works. Special attention is given to the development of conducting gestures and the pedagogical facilities needed for successful choir direction.
