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7 October, 2011
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Non-Degree Courses - Syllabus:
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introductory course | basic diploma course
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course in piano pedagogy | course in voice pedagogy | course in lied accompaniment

Information for the non-degree courses in the 2012-2013 Academic Year:
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Basic Diploma 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
Methodology
2
practical work + examination
Observation at schools with consultation
2
practical work
Choral Singing
2
practical work
Voice Training
1/2
practical work
Hungarian Music Literature
1,5
practical work + written examination
Piano
1/2
practical work
Folk Music
1,5
practical work + examination
General Music Literature*
1,5
practical work + written and oral examination

    *for those who have not attended the Introductory Course of the Institute

OPTIONAL CLASSES

Each student must select 2 optional subjects

subjects
hours/week
basis of evaluation
Tutoring in Musicianship
1
practical work
Chamber Music (on the basis of an audition
1/2
practical work
Choral Conducting**
2
practical work
Conducting Lab
1
practical work
Score Reading
1/2
practical work

    ** Choral Conducting can only be chosen together with Score Reading.

    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 • E-mail: office@kodaly.hu

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