Music Education

Vision Statement

The Kodály graduate certificate program is designed provide music educators with an opportunity to enhance their pedagogical skills with a program that promotes music literacy through experiential learning in singing, movement, and reading activities. The Kodály program—named for the methods developed by Zoltán Kodály, a Hungarian composer and ethnomusicologist—includes courses that provide classroom applications of the method, folksong literature research, conducting experiences, and instruction in solfege.

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Admission Application Deadlines

Fall: April 15

Summer: June 1

Spring: November 15

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Program Contact Information

Holly Eberhardt, Program Director

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Course Descriptions

Level I courses (pedagogy and solfége) focus specifically on pedagogy for pre-K through grade 2, including singing, movement, hand signs and solfége, and the development of music reading and writing skills. Planning and delivery of instruction as well as curriculum development for early grade music instruction are included. Choral singing and conducting are included in the Level I curriculum.

Level II courses focus specifically on pedagogy, repertoire, and materials for grades 3 through 4 or 5, with a review of K-2 techniques, pedagogy and repertoire as appropriate. In addition to concentrated work in singing, movement, hand signs and solfége, and the development of music reading and writing skills, Level II students engage folk song research and analysis. Choral singing and conducting are included in the Level II curriculum.

Level III courses focus specifically on pedagogy, repertoire, and materials for grades 5 and above with a review of K-4 techniques, pedagogy and repertoire as appropriate. In addition to concentrated work in singing, movement, hand signs and solfége, and the development of music reading and writing skills, Level III students engage folk song research and analysis. Choral singing and ensemble conducting are included in the Level III curriculum.

The Level IV course, Kodály Advanced Studies: Application, is designed for students who have completed Kodály certification (levels 1-3). The course assists students in continual development of individual musicianship, mentoring, and research skills. The mentorship portion of Level IV assists students who have an interest in becoming a Kodály instructor.

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Student Outcomes

Kodály Instructor Preparation

1. Students will select an area of study (pedagogy or solfa)
   1. Students will “shadow” an instructor within the chosen area of study to gain in-depth knowledge on instructional delivery methods and strategies
2. Culminating Project that Advances Knowledge of the Kodály philosophy
   1. Statement of Purpose
   2. Overview
      1. Outline for achieving goals
      2. Approximate Time and Duration of Activities
3. Expected Outcomes: description of final document or activity that evidences personal knowledge advancement and success
   1. Overview of your learning
   2. How this project/research might aid the instructor and/or contribute to other participants’ learning
4. Present an overview of your project to the students enrolled in levels 1-3 during the second week of classes

Note: Duties may include mentoring participants in levels 1-3 and assisting course instructors.