"KODÁLY INSTITUTE, Kecskemét, Hungary"

Information for the non-degree courses in the 2012-2013 Academic Year:
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Course in Voice Pedagogy

The faculty have dedicated their lives to the simultaneous and inseparable goals of artistic and educational excellence. The program includes repertoire coaching, ensemble, chamber music and course work as related to the major subject. The art of effective voice pedagogy requires fine musicianship, acute aural skills, an extensive knowledge of vocal literature, a broad understanding of Kodály's pedagogy, and good keyboard skills. The curriculum guides each student through this wide range of disciplines and also offers a platform for performance.

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
Voice Training	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	continuous participation
Voice Methodology and Vocal Music Literature	1,5	practical work + examination
Chamber Music	1	practical work
Piano	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 Vocal Training 1 practical work