Who are We?

KMEIA is a community of music educators who are inspired by the educational and aesthetic philosophies of the Hungarian composer Zoltan Kodaly. Our members seek to adapt his ideas to create programs of excellence for Australian children. As a professional association, KMEIA upholds the highest standards of music education through supporting and resourcing Australian music teachers.

 

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The Kodaly Concept

The Kodály concept is an approach to music education that “strives to achieve a synthesis of all the skills necessary to develop complete musicianship” (Bacon, 1993, p.75) and to cultivate a love and appreciation for music that is supported by understanding and direct musical experience (Choksy, 1999a). The approach was inspired by the philosophies of the Hungarian composer and educator, Zoltan Kodály (1882 – 1967).

The Kodaly concept encompases two key elements.
(1) It is a philosophical approach to teaching music, and
(2) it is a unique course of sequential musical instruction
(Bacon, 1993).

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Bloom with Music 2008

KMEIA National Conference

Canberra

September 28 to October 1, 2008

The conference, which will be held at Radford College, Bruce, ACT.

Conference highlights include:

  • daily choral concerts
  • a special Choral Festival Finale on 1 October at Llewellan Hall
  • conference dinner at the National Museum on September 30

 

Additionally... the whole conference will coincide with the ACT’s spectacular

F l o r i a d e Festival

 

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Newsflash

KMEIA National Conference

Bloom with Music

Sept 28 to Oct 1, 2008
Radford College, Australian Capital Territory

Featuring:

  • Dr. Jerry Jaccard (USA)
  • Dr. Joy Nelson (USA)
  • Various Australian Presenters

For more details, click on the events button and ACT branch.

 
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