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The Kodály Music Education Institute of Australia Incorporated (also known as Kodály Australia) is a national association for music educators. Our organisation is inspired by the educational and aesthetic philosophies of the Hungarian composer Zoltán Kodály, adapting his ideas to create music programs for early childhood, schools and communities. We support Australian music teachers as they strive for excellence in music education. more…

Upcoming Events

“Cultures, Curiosities, Creativities”

August 16 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

🎶 Ready to see music learning differently? Join Andrew Pennay for a creative, culture-rich day of hands-on ideas and inspiring insights. 🗓️ Saturday 16 August 2025 📍 Concordia College 💡 3 dynamic sessions | 🍽️ Includes morning tea & lunch 🎟️ Spots are limited — register today! …
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ACT: Music in the Middle with Tess Laird

August 16 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Celebrated Kodály music educator Tess Laird (Queensland) will present this comprehensive workshop focusing on engaging learning strategies and repertoire for Years 4-8.
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Kodaly WA: Online Webinar with Chris Andrews

August 17 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Sing it Again Sam! Practise Activities for Upper Primary Music Classes  Click to register This is an active session and we look forward to having you there on the day! Date: Sunday August 17 2025. Time: 3.00pm-4.00pm AWST/UTC + 8 …
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NSW: Choral Weekend 2025

August 23 @ 9:00 am - August 24 @ 4:00 pm

Come and enjoy a weekend of choral singing with expert choral educator Allison Harrigan Develop your choral ensemble skills Enjoy making music with like-minded musicians Working knowledge of solfa required The weekend will conclude with a performance of the works …
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QLD: Far North Qld Satellite Hubs Workshop

September 5

We will be holding another workshop with hubs in Far North Queensland on the Friday 5 September Public Holiday. More details and registrations available soon!

Latest News

ASME XXV National Conference 2025

The Australian Society for Music Education (ASME) XXV National Conference will be held from September 26 to 29, 2025, at the Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University. The call for paper and workshop presentations has been extended until this Friday, 14 February 2025. As …
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Season’s Greetings from Kodály Australia

As we near the end of 2024, I extend my warmest wishes on behalf of Kodály Australia for a joyful festive season and new year ahead.  This year, there has been an extensive offering of professional learning activities provided for …
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Congratulations Katharine Finlayson

Congratulations to Katharine Finlayson (ACT) who has been awarded Honorary Life Membership of Kodály Australia.   Honorary Life Membership is Kodály Australia’s highest accolade and is given in recognition of an individual’s ongoing and highly significant contribution to the association and …
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1000 Active Members!

Dear Members I am pleased to share that Kodály Australia recently recorded over 1000 active members in our database. This is an incredible achievement for our community and worthy of acknowledgement.  Please know that your continued membership of Kodály Australia …
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Cuskelly College of Music Summer Music Program 2025

The Cuskelly College of Music has announced details of the 2025 Summer School Music Program to be held at St Laurence’s College in Brisbane from Monday, 6 January to Friday, 17 January 2025. An extensive and rich program is on …
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