"KODÁLY INSTITUTE, Kecskemét, Hungary"

Information for the non-degree courses in the 2012-2013 Academic Year:
pdf format or Microsoft Word format

Course in Piano 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 piano pedagogy requires fine musicianship, acute aural skills, and an extensive knowledge of piano literature, and a broad understanding of Kodály's pedagogy. 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

Piano 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

Piano Methodology and Piano Literature 1 practical work + examination

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