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Advanced Diploma Course

Students at this level may choose between Music Pedagogy and Choral Conducting complying with their special interests.

I.4.1. [Music Pedagogy Subjects] - I.4.2. [Choral Conducting Subjects]

The overall aim of this course is to make the student acquainted with the principles of the Kodály philosophy and to offer a specialized and comprehensive study in music pedagogy and choral conducting focusing on its theoretical and practical aspects, as well as to develop the student's musical skills.

ADVANCED DIPLOMA COURSE
MUSIC PEDAGOGY

COMPULSORY SUBJECTS

subjects
hours/week
basis of evaluation
Solfege
2,5
practical work + written and oral examination
Music Theory
2,5
practical work + written and oral examination
Methodology (special topics)
1
practical work + examination
Observation at schools with consultation
2
practical work
Choral Singing
2
practical work
Choral Conducting
2
practical work
Conducting Lab
1
practical work
Piano
1/2
practical work
Chamber Music (on the basis of evaluation)
1/2
practical work
Voice Training
1/2
practical work

OPTIONAL CLASSES

Each student must select 3 optional subjects

subjects
hours/week
basis of evaluation
General Music Literature
1,5
practical work + written and oral examination
Folk Music (consultation)
1
practical work
Score Reading
1/2
practical work
Hungarian Music Literature
1,5
practical work + examination
Teaching Assistantship in Musicianship
1
practical work
Choir-building (repertoire, vocal techniques, etc.)
1
practical work + examination

    Additional classes at an extra cost: piano, voice training, instrumental lesson.

ADVANCED DIPLOMA COURSE
CHORAL CONDUCTING

COMPULSORY SUBJECTS

subjects
hours/week
basis of evaluation
Solfege
2,5
practical work + written and oral examination
Music Theory
2,5
practical work + written and oral examination
Choral Conducting
2
practical work + examination
Conducting Lab
1
practical work
Choral Singing
2
practical work
Choir-building (repertoire, vocal techniques, etc.)
1
practical work + examination
Voice Training
1/2
practical work
Piano
1/2
practical work
Chamber Music (on the basis of an audition)
1/2
practical work
Score Reading
1/2
practical work

OPTIONAL CLASSES

Each student must select 3 optional subjects

subjects
hours/week
basis of evaluation
General Music Literature
1,5
practical work + written and oral examination
Consultation in special topics
1
practical work
Hungarian Music Literature
1,5
practical work + examination
Folk Music (consultation)
1
practical work
Methodology (special topics)
1
practical work + examination
Observation at schools with consultation
2
practical work
Teaching Assistantship in Choir
1
practical work

    Additional classes at an extra cost: piano, voice training, instrumental lesson.

Address: Kodály Institute, H-6001 Kecskemét, P.O.Box 188., Kéttemplom köz 1.
Phone: +36 76 481 518 • Fax: +36 76 320 160 • Email: office@kodaly-inst.hu

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