"Study at the Kodály Institute, Kecskemét, Hungary"

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

The aim of this course is to make the student be acquainted with the principles of the Kodály philosophy and offer comprehensive study of its theoretical and practical aspects, as well as to develop the student's musical skills.

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

Musicianship 5 practical work + written and oral examination

General Music Literature 1,5 practical work + written and oral examination

Choral Singing 2 practical work

Voice Training 1/2 practical work

Observation at schools with consultation 2 continuous participation

Piano 1/2 practical work

OPTIONAL CLASSES

Each student must select 2 optional subjects

subjects	hours/week	basis of evaluation
Folk Music	1,5	practical work + written and oral examination
Tutoring in Musicianship	1	practical work
Chamber Music (on the basis of an audition)	1/2	practical work
Hungarian Music Literature	1,5	practical work + written and oral examination

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