WSU Kodály "A la Carte" Workshops
Below is a list of the course offerings for the summer of 2020. Students who enroll in multiple workshops will receive discounts of 10-20%. See below. Share this WSU Summer 2020 Kodály Brochure with your friends!
To claim the discount for your workshops, please select the workshop bundle link.
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Why Can't They Sing Tunefully?
Instructor: Jo Kirk
Days / Times: Tuesday July 14 10:00-noon (Central Time) Cost: $11
Description: Join Jo Kirk via Zoom for answers to this question. For ages pre-K through. . . . Adult!
Hi Ho and Singing We Go!
Instructor: Jo Kirk
Days / Times: June 8-11; 9:00am-10:30am Cost: $52
Description: Intended for students who are interested in starting their journey into the world of the Kodály concept of education, this introductory course will have participants singing and moving with joy. Topics include: vocal exploration, quality rote teaching, basic Kodály philosophy, lesson planning and so much more!
Level II Folksong Research and Analysis
Instructors: Lisa Simmelink
Days / Times: June 8-12; 1:00pm-2:00pm Cost: $52
Description: Intended for those who are planning on taking Level II next summer, this course will get you started on song analysis and folksong research, so that you’ll be ahead for next summer. Ideas will help you use these songs in your classroom, making musical transitions, and lesson planning. Using analysis prep videos, you can complete your basic song analysis ahead of time, and then check it during class, all while learning a joyful selection of songs and games!
Level III Folksong Research and Analysis
Instructors: Susan Tevis
Days / Times: June 8-12; 1:00pm-2:00pm Cost: $52
Description: Intended for those who are planning on taking Level III next summer, this course will get you started on song analysis and folksong research, so that you’ll be ahead for next summer. Ideas will help you use these songs in your classroom, making musical transitions, and lesson planning. Using analysis prep videos, you can complete your basic song analysis ahead of time, and then check it during class, all while learning a joyful selection of songs and games!
Kodály-Inspired Choral Analysis
Instructors: Matt Hanne
Days / Times: June 8-12; 1:00pm-2:00pm Cost: $52
Description: Intended for those who are planning on taking Secondary Level I or Level II next summer, this course will help participants develop skills in choral score analysis through a Kodály lens. Practice analyzing a variety of octavos conceptually, and then apply that analysis to the teaching process - you’ll be amazed by what your students can do!
Kodály-Inspired Instrumental Analysis
Instructors: Steve Oare
Days / Times: June 8-12; 1:00pm-2:00pm Cost: $52
Description: Intended for those who are planning on taking Secondary Level I or Level II next summer, this course will help participants develop skills in instrumental score analysis through a Kodály lens. Practice analyzing a variety of scores conceptually, and then apply that analysis to the teaching process - you’ll be amazed by what your students can do!
Intermediate Musicianship -- MORNING CLASS IS FULL - There's still room in the afternoon!
Instructor: Gabor Viragh
Days / Times: June 8, 10, 12; 10:00am-11:00am or 2:00-3:00 Cost:
Description: Intended for those who plan on taking Level II or Level III next summer, this course will help you maintain your solfege skills through sight-singing, sing-plays, and as many tricks as Gabor can throw at you. Keep your musicianship skills tuned up for next summer and keep your musical spirit growing!
Advanced Musicianship -- CLASS IS FULL
Instructor: Gabor Viragh
Days / Times: June 8, 10, 12; 12:00pm-1:00pm Cost: $41
Description: Intended for those who have completed their Kodály certification, this course is for anyone who longs to bring back the joys of solfege class. Through sing-plays, sight-singing, and the usual excitement, challenge yourself musically and see what the next levels of solfege have in store!
Conducting Workshop
Instructors: Royce and Susan Tevis
Days / Times: June 8, 10, 12; 2:00pm-3:00pm Cost: $41
Description: Intended for those who plan on taking Level II or Level III next summer, or those who have already earned their Kodály certificate and would like to brush up on their technique, this course will review some essentials of conducting technique, work on the use of the tuning fork, and explore the conducting of choral octavos. Explore the artistry and beauty of conducting through this joyful workshop!
Kodály Applications in the Choral Rehearsal
Instructors: Matt Hanne
Days / Times: June 9 and 11; 9:30am-11:00am Cost: $31
Description: Intended for any choral conductors who would like to learn how to approach rehearsals through a Kodály lens. Topics discussed will include vocal warm-ups, use of solfege, sight-singing, conceptual teaching and rehearsal planning - bring the joy of purposeful rehearsing to your students!
Kodály Applications in the Instrumental Rehearsal
Instructor: Steve Oare
Days / Times: June 9 and 11; 9:30am-11:00am Cost: $31
Description: Intended for any instrumental conductors who would like to learn Kodály-inspired tools and techniques to employ in the instrumental rehearsal room. Topics discussed will include conceptual teaching, rehearsal planning and bringing discovery into music making - bring out the best in your students through thoughtful rehearsals!
"A Taste of Kodaly" -- Five One-Day Workshops:
Days / Times: June 8-12; 11:00am-12:00pm Cost: $16 per session. Register for all five sessions and receive a $16 discount.
#1 Listening with Joy and Purpose
Instructor: Lisa Simmelink
Day: Monday June 8
Description: Using a variety of conceptually-based listening lessons, participants will explore how to engage students actively in the listening process, to grow musical ears, minds, hands and hearts. Exercises will cover early-childhood through upper elementary/middle school learners.
#2 Fostering Executive Functions with Manipulatives
Instructor: Amanda Vanausdall
Day: Tuesday June 9
Description: Intended for any music teacher who is interested in learning more about best practices in the use of visual manipulatives, with a special focus on accommodations for learners with special needs.
#3 An Introduction to Kodály’s Choral Works
Instructor: Matt Hanne
Day: Wednesday June 10
Description: Intended for those who are interested in learning more about Kodály the composer. Selected choral works for mixed, treble and bass choruses will be shared, with a special emphasis on noteworthy works, as well as those which may be suitable for school and community choirs.
#4 Pressure Cooker Rehearsals: Making Music with Limited Rehearsal Time
Instructor: Shawn Chastain
Day: Thursday June 11
Description: Intended for any ensemble directors who find themselves preparing for performances without much rehearsal time. Shawn will bring his experience working with ARISE, the Wichita Choral Society, and his church choir, and share techniques on focusing rehearsal time, preparation and planning, and bringing out the best in volunteer singers.
#5 Break It Down: Learning HOW to Teach the Game
Instructor: Jo Kirk
Day: Friday June 12
Description: This “energy packed/hands-on” workshop focuses on acquiring knowledge and skills to implement joy-filled student-centered instructional techniques and strategies that reduce undesired behaviors during classroom & movement activities. Exploring a variety of developmentally appropriate musical activities, folk dances and singing games, participants will examine & “break-down” instructional techniques based on Parten’s “Categories of Play Development” (simple to complex). Materials appropriate for all learners, children through adults.
DISCOUNTS
- 10% Discount: Sign up for one course for $52 and one other course*.
- 15% Discount: Sign up for one course for $52 and two other courses*.
- 20% Discount: Sign up for one course for $52 and three other courses*.
* Individual Taste of Kodaly sessions not included. If you sign up for all five sessions, this counts as one additional course toward the discount.
REGISTRATION
Non-credit Option: Registration and payment for individual classes using the non-credit option will be made through the School of Music Marketplace* site. * NOTE: If you would like the discounts, press that option first.
Graduate Credit Option: Students may enroll for up to two one credit courses. Sign up for MUSE750Y (CRN#32548) - Kodaly Training Session if you register for any of the four analysis workshops or Hi Ho and Singing We Go. Kodaly MKMEA Workshop (MUSE750G CRN#32523 ) registrants will take any two of the other workshop offerings (you must take all five Taste of Kodaly sessions to count as one workshop). Both courses will ask students to write a short paper about their experience. NOTE: Due to the nature of this summer's workshops, we are unable to combine workshop fees with the university tuition and fees into one package price. Therefore, students will need to pay workshop fees separately using the School of Music Marketplace and then register for the class and pay the univeristy's tuition and fees.
WSU uses an ONLINE registration process and requires admission to the graduate school either as a degree bound or non-degree student. We prefer that you are admitted as a degree-bound master's student unless you already have a master of music education degree. Please contact Dr. Steve Oare to help you understand why this may be important to you. You may start the graduate admission process by clicking HERE. If you are already admitted, you may go to the MyWSU portal and add the classes through their CRN numbers.
We look forward to working with you!