The deadline to register for Summer 2026 is May 1.
Certificate in Kodály Pedagogy
Gain specialized knowledge through the Certificate in Kodály Pedagogy program, offered in the summer by the Kodály Center at the University of Redlands Marin campus.
Program Types
Certificate
Mode of Study
On Campus
Department
Conservatory of MusicSchool / College
College of Arts and SciencesAbout
The Kodály Center at the University of Redlands hosts a Summer certificate program at our Marin campus in Northern California. This program offers levels of certification in learnings derived from the philosophy and pedagogy of Zoltán Kodály.
All participants, new and returning, for the Kodály Certificate must register each Summer. If you are returning for level 2, please register now (click here).
June 15 through July 3, 2026
Tuition: $500/credit, six credits per level
Scholarships available
Here is a sample of course offerings in the certificate program:
- Choir
- Conducting
- *Folk Song
- Musicianship
- *Pedagogy
- *Level I also offered in Spanish
Scholarships
Scholarships will be offered for the 2026 Kodály Summer Certificate as follows:
- Ten $2,500 scholarships for full-time study
- Five $1,000 scholarships for part-time study
The application deadline is May 1, 2026. Students will be notified of scholarship acceptance by email.
Website: https://kodalyfoundation.org/scholarships
Application Form: https://forms.gle/B24sE7HV8AQsKTdQ8
Graduate application deadlines
Summer Term
Priority 1 Deadline: February 1
Priority 2 Deadline: April 1
Note
Most graduate program applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications submitted after the Priority 2 deadline will be reviewed based upon program capacity.
Program information
For more information about this program contact Dr. Kathy Hickey, Director of the Kodály Center at the University of Redlands and view the current university catalog.
Level I
MUS-571 Kodály Pedagogy I, Practicum (2 Credits)
MUS-574 Kodály Folk Music I (1 Credit)
MUS-577 Kodály Musicianship I Foundation (1 Credit)
MUS-580 Kodály Conducting I (1 Credit)
MUSI-642 Large Choral Ensemble (0-2 Credits)
Level II
MUS-572 Kodály Pedagogy II, Practicum (2 Credits)
MUS-575 Kodály Folk Music II (1 Credit)
MUS-578 Kodály Musicianship II (1 Credit)
MUS-581 Kodály Conducting II (1 Credit)
MUSI-642 Large Choral Ensemble (0-2 Credits)
Level III
MUS-573 Kodály Pedagogy III, Practicum (2 Credits)
MUS-576 Kodály Folk Music III (1 Credit)
MUS-579 Kodály Musicianship III (1 Credit)
MUS-582 Kodály Conducting III (1 Credit)
MUSI-642 Large Choral Ensemble (0-2 Credits)
Pedagogy & Practicum
MUS-571 Kodály Pedagogy I, Practicum (2 Credits). Course offers study of the philosophy and pedagogy of the Kodály approach to music education. Focus is on the Kodály-Ádám sequencing of concepts and lesson planning for Preschool, Kindergarten, and First and grades. Content includes games and activities leading to discovery of music elements.
MUS-572 Kodály Pedagogy II, Practicum (2 Credits). Course offers a continuation of the study of the philosophy and pedagogy of the Kodály approach to music education. Focus is on the Kodály-Ádám sequencing of concepts and lesson planning for Second and Third grades. Content includes games and activities leading to discovery of music elements.
Folk Song Materials
MUS-574 Kodály Folk Music I (1 Credits). This course will introduce students to children's folk songs and singing games for use in pre-school and primary grades. Materials include songs, games, and dances from the rich diversity of musical traditions from diverse cultures. Students will be introduced to standard folk song analysis, music retrieval and main categories of children's music.
MUS-575 Kodály Folk Music II (1 Credits). This course continues the study of folk music and folk lore of many cultures. Children's folk songs and singing games, folk music for ceremony, ritual and other functions will be explored, analyzed musically with Standard Analysis techniques, and considered within cultural contexts. Music retrieval and database collections will continue with multicultural materials.
Kodály Solfege & Musicianship
MUS-577 Kodály Musicianship I Foundation (1 Credits). This course is an introduction to the application of aural-vocal musicianship skills using moveable do solfege. Classes include sight singing, ear training, intonation, memorization, dictation, harmonic hearing, and stylistic analysis. Students will be asked to perform pre-assigned materials in class in groups and as individuals.
MUS-578 Kodály Musicianship II (1 Credits). This course continues the development of aural-vocal musicianship skills using moveable do solfege, absolute, neutral pitches and hand signs beyond the foundational level. Activities include sight singing, ear training, intonation, memorization, dictation, harmonic hearing, and stylistic analysis. Students will perform pre-assigned materials in class individually and in groups.
Kodály Conducting Courses
MUS-580 Kodály Conducting I (1 Credits). This course will develop musical and conducting skills for choral works suitable for beginning groups. The course will involve practicum, reflection, observation, part work tasks (eg. sing & play) and conducting.
MUS-581 Kodály Conducting II (1 Credits). The course will develop conducting skills further, employing a sequential course of study for choral works suitable for intermediate groups.
Choral Ensemble, participants and alumni
MUSI-642 Large Choral Ensemble (0-2 Credits). An intensive study, preparation, rehearsal and performance of substantial choral works for large ensemble.
