Patrons
Our Patrons share an interest in the goals and vision of the Kodály Music Education Institute of Australia.
Our current Patron is Dr Géza Szilvay from Finland. Professor Szilvay and his brother Csaba Szilvay are co-authors of the Colourstrings string teaching method based on Zoltán Kodaly’s philosophy of music education.
Previous Patrons have included Hungarian Ambassadors based in Canberra and Consul-Generals based in Sydney, along with Professor Erzsébet Szőnyi, noted composer and Director of the School Music Department, Franz Liszt Academy, Budapest, and the late Professor Noel Nickson, Foundation Professor of Music at the University of Queensland.
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Happy New Year!
As we near the end of 2025, I extend my warmest wishes on behalf of Kodály Australia for a positive and fulfilling year ahead. Supporting our community is at the heart of our work, and this year our members have benefited from an extensive offering …
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Congratulations Susie Fredline (Qld) & Dr James Cuskelly (Qld)
I write to acknowledge and celebrate two members of our community. Susie Fredline – Honorary Life Membership of Kodály Australia Congratulations to Susie Fredline (Qld), who was awarded Honorary Life Membership of Kodály Australia earlier this year. Honorary Life Membership is Kodály Australia’s highest accolade and …
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NEW Member Resources
I am pleased to announce the launch of a refreshed Kodály Australia Member Portal. All members of Kodály Australia may now use the Member Portal to access an online repository of resources and professional learning. To access these resources, please explore the branch …
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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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