National Newsletter – 2015 – Issue 1

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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President’s Message

Dear KMEIA Members, It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the second edition of the National Newsletter. It is our hope that you will find the articles included to be topical and of interest, providing further inspiration and …
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Focusing on the IWB in the Primary Classroom

Article by Lisa Sheppard There are a multitude of reasons as to why so many Interactive Whiteboards are not being used to their full potential in classrooms. Largely due to a lack of teacher training and support in the area …
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The Choral Symposium: who, what, when, where & why?

Article By Lachlan Snow As a recent music graduate from the University of Queensland, I am seeking experiences that will continue to broaden my musical horizons and challenge me artistically as a singer and conductor. The inaugural two week (6 …
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Ambiguous Fourths – do-fa, or so-do’ ?

Article By David Banney If one sings a major second, a major third or a perfect fifth, one has the strong impression that the bottom note is ‘home’, or do. Try singing the examples in Fig 1 – in each …
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Review of: A Tear in the Curtain

Review of: A Tear in the Curtain: the Musical Diplomacy of Erzsébet Szőnyi: Musician, Composer, Teacher of Teachers Review By Lois Choksy, B.Sc, M.A., D.F.A. Professor Emeritus, the University of Calgary Author of The Kodaly Method, The Kodaly Context. Teaching Music …
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Middle Years Music Education

Article By Yvonne Tysoe based on a workshop by Maree Hennessy Middle Years are a time of exponential growth and change—physically, socially, intellectually and emotionally. It is an important stage where the forming of positive relationships, high self-esteem, self-efficacy and …
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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 …
Read more

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Kodály Australia Conference Update

I am delighted to share an update on the Kodály Australia Conference 2026: Sing, Move, Thrive, to be held in Adelaide, South Australia, from 28 September to 1 October 2026. We are excited to welcome an outstanding lineup of national …
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2026 Award Recipients Announcement

The Kodály Australia National Council was delighted to receive an impressive range of nominations for the 2026 Awards for Excellence in Australian Kodály-inspired Music Education. The high number of peer nominations is a testament to the collegiality and support among members …
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Kodály WA: AKC Course Concert 2026

Congratulations to all of our course participants on completing a level of the 2026 Australian Kodály Certificate. We have been inspired by your hard work and growth throughout the course. We are delighted to invite all members and their families …
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Keynote Presenter Announcement

We are thrilled to announce our final keynote speaker for the 2026 Kodály Australia National Conference: Sing. Move. Thrive. A Kodály Journey for Every Learner. Naomi Crellin is an acclaimed vocalist, arranger, conductor, educator and counsellor, best known as the …
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Together Sing 2026

I am excited to share that registration for Together Sing 2026 is now open. The aim of Together Sing is to raise awareness of the value of music education and singing together in improving mental health and wellbeing. Participating schools and …
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