Course content & FAQ

This year we offer modules in ALL THREE teaching areas: Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary (high school)!

Usually, completing a course of this nature would entail travelling abroad for a two-week period. However, we've devised an accessible approach right here in South Africa: 1. we're bringing the presenters to you, and 2. we're offering a hybrid course, combining online and in-person presentations. 

The online hours will be completed over a period of 5 weeks before the course for two hours on Saturdays. 

METHODOLOGY, MATERIALS & PRACTICUM

• Early Childhood 1 (babies - 2 years)

• Primary 1 & Early Childhood 3 (5 - 7 years)

• Primary 3 (completed Primary level 1 and 2)

• Secondary 1 (Gr 5 - Gr 12)

• Secondary 2 (completed Secondary level 1)

MUSICIANSHIP

• Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

CONDUCTING

• Level 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

CHOIR

FULL COURSE OPTIONS: 28 June - 5 July 2025

R9 000 p/p 

These options include all the modules, and the methodological phases are distinguished by options A, B, C, D and E

• Full course A - Early Childhood 1: musicianship, methodology, materials & practicum, research, choir.

• Full course B - Primary 1 & Early Childhood 3: musicianship, methodology, materials & practicum, conducting, choir.

• Full course C - Primary 3: musicianship, methodology, materials & practicum, conducting, choir.

• Full course D - Secondary 1: musicianship, methodology, materials & practicum, conducting, choir.

• Full course E - Secondary 2: musicianship, methodology, materials & practicum, conducting, choir.

Early Bird fee until 28 February 2025

R8000 p/p  

It is your choice whether to complete modules for assessment towards an International Kodály certificate. Just let the lecturer know at the beginning of each module. Those who don't do assessments will still receive a certificate of attendance. We strongly advise you to do the accreditation, as it will really improve your overall music skills.

The Methodological levels refer to the ages of the learners in that teaching phase. While emphasis will be placed on a specific age range, the principles, tools, and materials (including songs and games) presented can be effectively utilized and adjusted for both older and younger learners. Attending methodology classes in other phases is highly advantageous, providing a comprehensive understanding of the entire educational landscape and facilitating a more holistic and purposeful teaching approach. 

Musicianship and Conducting are the only modules in which levels refer to your musical skills. Please check the standards of each level or module, as explained below.

Musicianship

The link below indicates the sight-singing solfège proficiency level you will be required to sing during the course. This is just a guideline. If you have a music degree or solid music background and extensive solfege training, we advise that you start with levels 4 and 5 (Advanced Musicianship). Otherwise, start with level 1. 

Levels One to Four

Conducting

1.   If you have never conducted before or have some experience in conducting but have not had any formal training and are unsure of the basics, select level one.

2.      If you know you have an appropriate conducting posture, mastery of the 2- and 3-beat patterns, command of cues and cut-offs on the first beat of the bar and can provide the starting pitch with a tuning fork, select level 2.

3.     If you know you have an appropriate conducting posture, mastery of the 2-, 3-, and 4-beat patterns, command of cues and cut-offs on the first and last beats of the bar and can provide the starting pitch with a tuning fork, select level 3.

4.    If you know you have an appropriate conducting posture, mastery of the 2-, 3-, and 4-beat patterns, as well as irregular beat patterns, command of cues and cut-offs on all beats, can provide the starting pitch with a tuning fork and can work well with an accompanist, and also do time signature changes, select level 4.

Participating in methodology classes across various phases offers significant benefits, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the entire Kodály approach to music education - enabling a more holistic and purposeful teaching approach. Our presenters, who are master educators, are dedicated to assisting individuals regardless of their background in musicianship. For instance, if you are a novice in music reading and solfa singing, you will receive support in musicianship level 1. Conversely, if you possess proficiency in music reading and solfa singing, you will find challenges in musicianship level 4.

Given the expansive nature of the Kodály approach in music education, revisiting the same module is never time misspent. This practice ensures the internalization of principles, skills, and tools at an even deeper level than before, thereby enhancing your capabilities as an educator.

Selected bursaries are available. Teachers or students who wish to attend but do not have the finances to pay the full fees are invited to fill in the bursary form below with a clear motivation as to why you require a bursary.

Applications for bursaries close on 31 April 2025. 

The online hours will be conducted on Zoom and the in-person sessions will be held at the Hugo Lamprecht Music Centre, Cape Town.  View the location HERE.