Last updated: 24 June, 2009
It is our pleasure to announce the twenty-fifth International Kodály Seminar to be held in Kecskemét, birthplace of Zoltán Kodály.
The first International Kodály Seminar was organised in 1970. The Kodály
Institute started its activity in 1975 by organizing the 3rd Kodály Seminar. Since 1975 the Kodály Institute has offered in-depth summer courses
for music pedagogues and choral conductors to enhance their knowledge
of the compositions, scientific activity and educational philosophy
of Zoltán Kodály.
In the framework of these courses a special emphasis
has been given to the details of sequential pedagogical practice in the
classroom environment.
TEACHERS, UNIVERSITY STUDENTS and CHORAL CONDUCTORS
are welcome to
join the
25th International Kodály Seminar
The
following courses are on offer:
(You
may choose one from this list; see the application form.)
Applications
must be submitted by 15 April, 2009 to the address of the Institute:
- post: Kodály Institute - Kodály Seminar, P.O.B. 188. H-6001 Kecskemét, Hungary
-
or e-mail attachment: lkeri@kodaly.hu, office@kodaly.hu
Notification
of acceptance will be sent to all participants before 1 May, 2009.
Scholarships are available for the Seminar through the Hungarian Scholarship Board.
Check their website at www.scholarship.hu to see which countries are eligible to apply. Application deadline is 15 April, 2009.
Four scholarships are also available through the Foundation for the Kodály Institute.
Important
information
Expenses
Accommodation
and Meals
PRACTICAL ARRIVAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE HERE 
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
ALL LESSONS, LECTURES AND COURSES WILL BE HELD IN ENGLISH!
The
study program of the Seminar starts on 20 July (Monday morning), therefore
the day of arrival is on 19 July (Sunday).
The program finishes with a closing concert on 7 August (Friday evening),
therefore the day of departure is on 8 August (Saturday).
All participants of all the courses will sing in either the WOMEN'S CHOIR and the MIXED CHOIR.
Both ensembles will perform at the closing concert of the Kodály Festival, on 7 August.
Materials
All materials used for the courses can be borrowed from the Institute's Library.
Other Events
- Evening and lunch time concerts in the framework of the Kodály Festival. Details later.
- Reunion 2009 of former Kodály Institute Students
- Exhibitions
EXPENSES
Registration
fee: 10.000 HUF, approx.: 40 EUR
This fee is non-refundable.
Course
fee: 200.000 HUF, approx.: 800 EUR
Payment:
Registration and course fees for the Seminar must be paid by 30 June, 2009, otherwise your participation cannot be guaranteed.
Bank
account:
Hungarian
National Bank
Hungarian State Treasury
Liszt Ferenc Zeneművészeti Egyetem
Kodály Seminar, Kecskemét
IBAN HU22 1003 2000 0142 6768 0000 0000
SWIFT MANEHUHB
The bank administrative cost must be covered by the sender. This includes 2500 HUF plus the transfer fee.
When transferring, please do not forget to put a remark in the appropriate field to refer to the 'Kodály Seminar, Kecskemét'.
It is also possible to pay by banking card.
Types of cards accepted: Eurocard/Mastercard cards, American Express, and all kinds of VISA credit cards.
VISA Electron is not accepted.
In this case, please write your name as printed on the card, your address, card number, expiry date, authorization, sign it, and send it to the Kodály Institute's address.
Please be aware that in this case there is a 3 % commission which the bank charges on the card holder.
Please make sure with your bank that transactions are allowed in Hungary.
In case of cancellation after 10 July, 2009 we charge 25%, after
10 July, we charge 50% of the course fee.
In
case of USD and EUR the daily exchange rate is the basis of calculation.
ACCOMMODATION
AND MEALS
While
the Kodály Institute itself provides no eating facilities, there are
several good restaurants nearby where Seminar participants can get
adequate meals.
Accommodation
fee:
night, per person, with shower and breakfast:
Hotel***
Please do not forget to mark it on your application form if you would like this type of accommodation. |
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single room |
9.800 HUF |
(approx.: 40 EUR) |
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double room |
6.800 HUF |
(approx.: 27 EUR) |
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Air-conditioning is at extra cost: 1.000 HUF (approx.: 4 EUR)/room/day.
Local tax is included in the price. Extra charge for Internet use. |
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Hotel**
Please do not forget to mark it on your application form if you would like this type of accommodation. |
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single room |
7.950 HUF |
(approx.: 32 EUR) |
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double room |
5.450 HUF |
(approx.: 22 EUR) |
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Air-conditioning is at extra cost: 500 HUF (approx.: 2 EUR)/room/day. A few rooms are not yet air-conditioned. Local tax is included in the price. Free WiFi. |
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Hostel
Please do not forget to mark it on your application form if you would like this type of accommodation. |
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single room |
6.450 HUF |
(approx.: 26 EUR) |
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double room |
4.700 HUF |
(approx.: 19 EUR) |
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No air-conditioning possibilities. Local tax is included in the price. |
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Hotel Talizmán***
Please contact the hotel directly at talhot@t-online.hu if you would like this type of accommodation, indicating that you are a Kodály Seminar participant. |
| www.talizmanhotel.hu |
single room |
12.500 HUF |
(approx.: 50 EUR) |
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double room |
6.900 HUF |
(approx.: 27 EUR) |
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Air conditioning is included in the price.
Local tax: 250 HUF (approx.: 1 EUR)/person/day is not included in the price. |
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Fábián Panzió (B&B)
Please contact the hotel directly at booking@panziofabian.hu if you would like this type of accommodation, indicating that you are a Kodály Seminar participant. |
| www.panziofabian.hu |
single room |
9.800 HUF |
(approx.: 39 EUR) |
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double room |
5.400 HUF |
(approx.: 22 EUR) |
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Air conditioning is included in the price.
Local tax is included in the price. Free WiFi. |
If there are more requests for one type of room than available space, the order of receipt of application will be the deciding factor.
The
accommodation fee is to be paid upon arrival at the Institute, except for Hotel Talizmán and Fábián Panzió.
In case of USD or EUR, the daily exchange rate is the basis of calculation.
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