National Newsletter – 2017 Issue 2
President’s Message
Kodály 50 Years On: Miskolc Celebrates
The Conductor’s Compass
Over in the Classroom – 50 Variations on a Theme
Reflections on the Masters Program at Hartford University
A Day in the Life of an International Masters Student at Holy Names University (HNU)
IKS Symposium Reflections
New Horizons: Kodály National Conference 2018
Call For Articles
National Newsletter – 2016 – Issue 1
President’s Message
Dear KMEIA Members, It is with pleasure that I welcome you to the third edition of the National Newsletter. The articles included have been supplied by KMEIA Branches and members, with a special guest article by Dr. Anita Collins and …
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Hitting the Bullseye – Using music education research to greatest effect
Article By Dr. Anita Collins, University of Canberra There is now an enormous amount of research that has explored, measured, quantified and illuminated the benefits of music education on cognitive, emotional, social and physical development. Such is the quantity of …
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Designing Learning for Boys in Mixed Choirs – Part 1
Article by Catherine Lange, South Australia The following is the first part of a series and focuses on developing a positive learning culture for boys in a mixed middle school choir. Part two will be published at a later date. …
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A Report on Kodály Workshop Jakarta, Indonesia, 7 – 18 Dec 2015
Article By Elaine Ding, Musik Maestro, Indonesia For ten full days, twenty-seven participants gathered in Jakarta, Indonesia, for musicianship, pedagogy, choir, conducting and piano lessons. Most of the participants are instrumental studio teachers, school teachers and conductors who reside in …
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IKS – Exhilarating Escapades in Edinburgh
Article By Amanda Holley, Queensland. Twelve eager Australians made the pilgrimage to the 22nd International Kodaly Symposium at Merchiston Castle College in Edinburgh, Scotland. This is one perspective of their shenanigans. Edinburgh, the medieval city widely known as the centre …
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The A ‘Bee’ C of Music in Kinder
Article by Clare Zabrowarny, Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School I find that it can be really rewarding creating lessons for kinder and lower primary, the more creative the better! I try to incorporate lots of props and characterisation, and have …
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Call For Articles
The Kodály Music Education Institute of Australia invites contributions for future issues of our National Newsletter. Articles that promote discussion of an issue of concern to music educators are encouraged. The articles we publish in the National Newsletter include: Feature articles …
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Minutes of 2026 Annual General Meeting
The minutes of the recent Kodály Australia Annual General Meeting are now available for all members to view via the Member Portal. It was wonderful to connect with so many of you live during the meeting—thank you for your engagement, interest, …
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Membership Fees Update
From 1 April 2026, our annual fees for ordinary, concession and corporate or family membership will increase by $10. The new pricing structure is available on our website. This is the first change in membership fees in over 15 years and will …
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Research invitation – Music teaching and learning, and ICT in blended environments in Australia
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Happy New Year!
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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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