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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

SA: Australian Kodaly Certificate 2024 Hybrid

October 2 - October 11

Be aware that the course starts in term3 with online sessions- then 8 face to face days from October 2-October 11.
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WA: Spring into Kodály 2024

October 13

We are delighted to welcome Lucinda Geoghegan (UK) as the key-note presenter for Spring into Kodály 2024! Join us for a  day of Kodály-inspired professional learning.  $70 for Kodály Australia members. $140 for non-members (ordinary membership included) FREE for student …
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WA: Annual General Meeting

October 13

Notice of Annual General Meeting You are warmly invited by the Branch Committee of Kodály WA to attend the 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM). The meeting will be held at the Perth Modern School as a part of Spring into …
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Latest News

Vale Dr Doreen Bridges AM FACE

It is with great sadness that we inform our community of the passing of Honorary Life Member Dr Doreen Bridges AM FACE. Dr Bridges made a significant contribution to Australian music education. She was known by many in our community, …
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2024 Award Recipients Announcement

The Kodály Australia National Council were delighted to receive impressive applications and nominations for the 2024 Awards for Excellence in Australian Kodály-inspired Music Education. The high number of peer nominations across each of the five categories is also a testament …
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Research Invitation: Teacher Growth and Development from Australian Kodály Certificate Courses

Kodály Australia is pleased to support the research project, Teacher Growth and Development from Australian Kodály Certificate Courses, conducted by Dr Jason Goopy (chief investigator) and Jason Boron at Edith Cowan University. This study aims to investigate teachers’ motivation to …
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2024 Awards for Excellence in Kodály-Inspired Music Education

This is a reminder that nominations for the 2024 Awards for Excellence in Australian Kodály-inspired Music Education close this Sunday, 31 March 2024. I believe wholeheartedly that our members are the strength of our community. These awards provide a significant …
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IKS Scholarship

The International Kodály Society (IKS) offers fee waiver scholarships to support participation in Kodály-inspired professional development. The closing date for the next round is 1 May 2024. Full information including selection criteria and eligibility is available on the IKS website. …
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