In association with the School of Arts Education and Movement, DCU, Kodály Ireland is delighted to announce details of the 2025 International Summer School -
Active Music Making.
Kodály Ireland (KI) promotes the principles and processes of Kodály-inspired pedagogy in Ireland. An important event in this process is the annual International Summer Course which takes place during the first week of July. Led by renowned Hungarian and Irish tutors, the emphasis is on active, experience-based learning. Class levels are graded and therefore all levels of musical experience (from basic to advanced) are welcome. Led by renowned Hungarian and Irish tutors, the emphasis is on active, experience-based learning. In line with Kodály’s teachings, singing is at the heart of the course. Class levels are graded and therefore all levels of musical experience (from basic to advanced) are welcome.
As part of our International Summer Course, we offer a 5-day course for primary teachers (EPV approved). Music Making for Social Inclusion - The Kodály Approach will run from Tuesday July 1 to Saturday July 5, and include workshops specific to primary teachers, with an emphasis on using the Kodály approach to support inclusion in the classroom.
Teachers who wish to earn EPV days must attend all classes from Tuesday July 1 to Saturday July 5, but are welcome and encouraged to attend on Monday June 30 as well.
This intensive professional development course is suitable for:
· Primary teachers (*EPV approved)
· Post-primary music teachers
· Early years teachers
· Higher education music lecturers
· Vocal and instrumental teachers
· Musicianship teachers
· Conductors
· Singers and instrumental performers
· Music students
· Choral singers
*approved by the Department of Education and Skills
Course Content:
· Graded Musicianship (Solfège)
· Conducting (Basic to advanced)
· Music pedagogy workshops
· Choral singing
· Voice lessons (optional)
There are also social events
Benefits:
On a personal musical level, all participants will get the opportunity to develop their musicianship skills, musical knowledge and understanding. Through singing and active learning, participants will experience improvements in aural awareness, sight-singing, analytical understanding and general musical knowledge, choral singing, ensemble playing and performance skills.
Those involved in music education will be facilitated in deepening their knowledge and understanding of Kodály-inspired pedagogy, learn about new developments, methods and teaching ideas and gain a wealth of resources suitable for all levels and teaching contexts.
Course Fees:
Fees cover the cost of tuition. Morning tea/coffee is also included. Lunch, accommodation and extra costs (e.g. singing lessons) are not included.