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2011 Australian Kodály Journal - now online

We are pleased to announce that the 2011 Australian Kodály Journal is now available for download. It has a selection of informative reading from both Australian and international educators.  In particular, this edition celebrates 35 years of the International Kodály Society. Download here

Who are We?

KMEIA is one of the largest and most active professional associations for music educators.

We are a community inspired by the educational and aesthetic philosophies of the Hungarian composer Zoltán Kodály. Our members seek to adapt his ideas to create programs of excellence for Australian children. Through supporting and resourcing Australian music teachers, KMEIA upholds the highest standards of music education.








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Our Structure

KMEIA is  a professional association comprised of a National Council (The Governing Body) and six State branches.

For information on each State branch, click on the boxes above

Additionally, KMEIA is an affiliated body of the International Kodály Society

   

National Council

The National Council is the governing body of KMEIA comprised of

  • President
  • Vice President
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Ordinary Council Members

Our mission is to serve with integrity and honesty as a centre of excellence for music education. Our aim is to build, lead and resource communities of educators committed to enhancing the musical skills of children and adults through sequential and developmental, singing-based programs. These programs are inclusive of all, nurturing a love and passion for music and music-making. We provide opportunities for teachers and musicians to raise their levels of achievement and we strive to inform government authorities on the importance of quality music education for all children.

   

Honorary Members

Honorary Life Membership is KMEIA’s highest accolade and is given in recognition of an individual's ongoing and highly significant contribution to the organisation.  Accordingly, KMEIA recognises the following individuals who are Life Members:

  • Lenore Joy Bateman QLD
  • Margaret Bowyer NSW
  • Margaret Bowyer SA
  • Dr Doreen Bridges SA
  • Pamela Burton SOMERSET UK
  • Ann Carroll QLD
  • Anne Davidson NSW
  • Gabrielle Emery-Reece QLD
  • Jean Haese SA
  • Jean Heriot VIC
  • Deanna Hoermann NSW
  • Judith Johnson QLD
  • Margaret Lange SA
  • Val Layne QLD
  • Mary Le Page SA
  • Dorothy McLoughlin NSW
  • Sr Colleen Roberts SA
  • Enid Scott VIC
  • Margaret Smith NSW
  • Colleen Smith SA
  • Marion Stafford VIC
  • Yvonne Tysoe SA
  • Darren Wicks VIC