The Kodály teaching method is not just for elementary music! The concept is a philosophy of music education inspired by Hungarian composer, ethnomusicologist, and educator Zoltán Kodály. It stresses singing as the foundation of students’ musical development. Based on the developmental readiness of the student, the Kodály approach involves a sequential layering of skills and concepts designed to build success for every student. Instruction is based on multicultural folk song repertoire and art music and includes singing, dancing, game playing, improvisation, composition, and musical instruments. Comprehensive musicianship, music literacy, and love of music are the ultimate goals.

Midwestern State University offers Levels I, II, and III Kodály for continuing education and graduate credit. Instrumental, choral,

elementary, nontraditional ensembles, and secondary general music pedagogy and literature all seamlessly integrate into each level of classes.

MSU, the only public liberal arts institution in Texas, is located in the beautiful and historic North Texas area. Established in 1922, MSU now serves approximately 6,000 students. The Department of Music offers training to 70 undergraduate students in a variety of fields including music education.

Visitors may wish to explore Wichita Falls, the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, see the Comanche Nation Tribal Complex, or go boating on Lake Texoma – all within a two hour drive from MSU. The Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex is a two-hour drive and the beaches of South Padre Island are less than a day’s travel.

Levels I, II, & III June 18-29, 2018The Premier K-12 Levels Program for every teaching situation

Participants study musical material, choral conducting, and musicianship/solfège. Classes meet 8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday for two weeks and conclude Friday, June 29. Classes take place in the Department of Music in the Fain Fine Arts Center.

Workshop Fee (not including textbooks)• Kodály Level I, II or III – $630 each

Housing• $20 per night

Continuing Education UnitUp to 8 CEUs are available for the full two weeks.• MSU Certificate – $10 per certificate

Graduate CreditApplication deadline May 1. Contact Dr. Susan Harvey for registration instructions and tuition information. Additional fees apply.• Pedagogy and Literature (3 credits)• Musicianship (2 credits)• Conducting and Ensemble (1 credit)

For more information contact Dr. Susan Harvey at 940-397-4502 or email susan.harvey@mwsu.edu.

Kodály FacultyRebecca Lakes Juarez is an elementary music specialist at Huebner Elementary School in North East ISD in San Antonio. She is also the Past-President of the Kodály Educators of Texas and the Associate Director of the Prelude Choir for the Children’s Chorus of San Antonio. Rebecca has been teaching music in Texas public schools for 17 years. She has presented workshops at TMEA, OAKE, KET, and for

numerous school districts in the state of Texas. Rebecca has a Bachelor of Arts in Flute Performance and a Bachelor of Music Education from Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio. She has a Master of Music in Pedagogy from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. She completed all of her Kodály levels at Texas State University and all of her Orff levels at Trinity University.

REBECCA JUAREZ

Dr. Hammel is a leader in the field of students with special needs and music, and currently teaches for James Madison University, Virginia Commonwealth, and Midwestern State University. She also has a large independent flute studio in Richmond, Va. Dr. Hammel has widely presented research and is in great demand as a clinician and guest teacher. She has published four books through Oxford

University Press and is a contributing author to several other resources available through Oxford, NAFME and Connect for Education. Dr. Hammel serves in many concurrent, state, and national professional leadership positions and is a multiple award recipient, honoring her commitment to music education and music teacher education. She received her Kodály Certification through James Madison University.

DR. ALICE HAMMEL

Dr. Harvey is Music Department Chair and Associate Professor of Music at MSU. She teaches music education courses, ear training, and has directed the Oratorio Chorus. Prior to teaching at MSU, she taught instrumental and choral music for 20 years in public schools. Dr. Harvey presents sessions at state, national, and international music education conferences and at educator in-services.

Topics for presentations have focused on the use of Kodály methods in the instrumental classroom, intonation in instrumental ensembles (band and orchestra), and teaching practice strategies in the ensemble rehearsal. Dr. Harvey is conductor of the Wichita Falls Youth Symphony Orchestra, where she implements Kodály and music learning theory-based teaching strategies.

DR. SUSAN HARVEY

Allison Lewis, M.Ed, currently teaches general/vocal music for students in grades K-5 in the East Pennsylvania School District at Wescosville and Alburtis elementary schools. Ms. Lewis is a graduate of the American Kodály Institute at Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore, and recently received Level I Certification in Early Childhood Music

Learning Theory at Temple University. Ms. Lewis recently presented with her students at the OAKE Eastern Division Fall Tune-Up about maintaining a joyful music classroom, and also serves as the chapter president for the Kodály Educators of Eastern Pennsylvania. She lives in Lansdale, Pa. with her husband Will and fur-baby, Millie.

ALLISON LEWIS

AT MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY