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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: Musical Foundations Course

May 29 - June 2

In collaboration with the Music Education Strategy Adelaide University, Elder Conservatorium With an online day, Thursday week 7 tbc Applications via the Department website in Term 1

ACT: Culture, Creativity and Curiosity with Andrew Pennay

June 3 @ 9:15 am - 3:15 pm

Suitable for upper primary and secondary educators, this workshop will assist you in learning new repertoire, refining your scope and sequence, developing innovative questioning techniques and supporting self-directed reflection in your students.
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SA: Twilight Workshop Two

June 14 @ 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm

Pre School Focus: Literacy & Music Term 2 Wednesday 14th of June 4:45-6:15pm Kensington Gardens Pre School Register Now Members $25 for one workshop or $40 for both! Non members $30 for one workshop or $50 for both Students $5 …
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2023 ASME National Conference

July 3 - July 6

The Australian Society for Music Education exists to encourage and advance music education at all levels as an integral part of general education and community life, and as a profession within the broad field of music. The ASME 2023 National …
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SA: AKC — Block 1

July 10 - July 14

Early Childhood Music Education Level 2 & 3 Primary Music Education Level 1 /2/3 Secondary Education Level 1 & 2 July Holidays: July 10 – 14, 2023 Venue: Brighton Secondary School More details here

Latest News

Vale Gabrielle Emery-Reece

It is with great sadness that we inform our community of the passing of Honorary Life Member Gabrielle Emery-Reece. Gabrielle made a significant contribution to Kodály Australia through both the Queensland Branch and National Council as a committee member, Vice President …
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Season’s Greetings from Kodály Australia

On behalf of Kodály Australia, I write to thank you for your support this year and offer our best wishes for the festive season. I trust that your work for this year is nearing completion and that you will soon …
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2022 Award Recipients Announcement

The Kodály Australia National Council were delighted to receive impressive applications and nominations for the 2022 Awards for Excellence in Australian Kodály-inspired Music Education. It was inspiring to see a high number of peer-nominations across each of the five categories. …
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2022 President Update

I am humbled to be elected as President of the Kodály Music Education Institute of Australia. The President along with members of the National Council provide leadership and governance of our association. I look forward to working with the 2022-2024 Council members …
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Season’s Greetings from Kodály Australia

On behalf of Kodály Australia, I write to thank you for your support this year and offer our season’s greetings. I trust your work has now wrapped up for the year, and you are celebrating the festive season with family …
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