"Study at the Kodály Institute, Kecskemét, Hungary"

Information for the non-degree courses in the 2009-2010 Academic Year:
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General Diploma Course

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

I.3.1. [Music Pedagogy Subjects] - I.3.2. [Choral Conducting Subjects]

In this course in solfege, music theory there are two levels: One and Two. Students of General Level One performing excellently on the end-of-year test might be advised by the faculty to take the entrance test to the Advanced Diploma Course. For students of General Level Two, successful end-of-year test is regarded as an entrance test to the Advanced Diploma Course.
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.

GENERAL DIPLOMA COURSE
MUSIC PEDAGOGY

COMPULSORY SUBJECTS

subjects	hours/week	basis of evaluation
Introductory Lectures about Kodály's Pedagogical Philosophy (1st semester)*	1	continuous participation + written examination
Lectures about Kodály's Life Work (2nd semester)*	1	continuous participation + written examination
Solfege	2,5	practical work + written and oral examination
Music Theory	2,5	practical work + written and oral examination
Methodology	2	practical work + examination
Observations 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
Folk Music*	1,5	practical work + examination
Score Reading	1/2	practical work
Voice Training	1/2	practical work
Chamber Music	1/2	practical work
General Music Literature*	1,5	practical work + written and oral examination
Hungarian Music Literature	1,5	practical work + examination

*for those who have not received the Basic Diploma of the Institute

OPTIONAL CLASSES

Each student must select 2 optional subjects

subjects	hours/week	basis of evaluation
Folk Music	1,5	practical work + examination
Choir-Building (repertoire, vocal techniques, etc.)	1	practical work + examination
Tutoring in Musicianship	1	practical work
Consultation in Music Pedagogy	1	practical work

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

GENERAL DIPLOMA COURSE
CHORAL CONDUCTING

COMPULSORY SUBJECTS

subjects	hours/week	basis of evaluation
Introductory Lectures about Kodály's Pedagogical Philosophy (1st semester)*	1	continuous participation + written examination
Lectures about Kodály's Life Work (2nd semester)*	1	continuous participation + written examination
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
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
General Music Literature*	1,5	practical work + written and oral examination
Hungarian Music Literature	1,5	practical work + examination

*for those who have not received the Basic Diploma of the Institute

OPTIONAL CLASSES

Each student must select 2 optional subjects

subjects	hours/week	basis of evaluation
Folk Music (consultation)	1,5	practical work + examination
Tutoring in Musicianship	1	practical work
Consultation in special topics	1	practical work
Choir-building (repertoire, vocal techniques, etc.)	1	practical work + examination
Methodology	2	practical work + examination
Observation at schools with consultation	2	practical work

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