Kodály levels courses at UNO are designed to provide participants with strategies for teaching music based on the philosophies and practices of musician-composer-educator Zoltan Kodály—commonly known as “Kodály” nationally and internationally.
The Kodály approach to music teaching and learning is appropriate for preschool children through students in middle school grades and has applications for high school and adult education, particularly in choral settings.
The focus of Kodály is music literacy, achieved through listening, singing, reading, writing, and creating music. Kodály pedagogy emphasizes developing music literacy through the indigenous music of the culture, beginning with folk songs.
The Kodály courses at UNO are approved by the Organization of American Kodály Educators (OAKE) – the national association governing Kodály pedagogy in the United States – and meet the hour requirements and content standards required by OAKE as well as university requirements.
Classes include instruction in pedagogy, solfége, folk song research, conducting, and choral singing.
In addition, special topics covered may include, but are not limited to, folk dance, music listening, and multicultural topics in music education.
Contact Us for More Information
Dr. Shelly CooperDirector of the Nebraska Kodály Certification program
Email: sccooper@unomaha.edu
Phone: 402.554.4897