"Study at the Kodály Institute, Kecskemét, Hungary"

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

The faculty have dedicated their lives to the simultaneous and inseparable goals of artistic and educational excellence. The program includes the work on the practical aspects of accompanying and coaching of art songs (Lied) by Hungarian and foreign composers from the 18th century up to the present. Participants touch on the most important works of the opera and oratorio literature. Special emphasis is given to the art songs and folk-song arrangements by Zoltán Kodály.

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

Accompanying Practicum 1 practical work + examination

Solfege (general or advanced level) 2,5 practical work + written and oral examination

Music Theory (general or advanced level) 2,5 practical work + written and oral examination

Choral Singing 2 practical work

Analysis for Performance and Coaching and Vocal Music Literature 1 practical work + examination

Piano
1/2
practical work

Chamber Music 1 practical work

Score Reading 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

Consultation on special topics 1 practical work

General Music Literature 1,5 practical work + examination

Folk Music 1,5 practical work + examination

Hungarian Music Literature 1,5 practical work + examination

Tutoring in Musicianship 1 practical work

Teaching Assistantship in Voice Classes 1 practical work