Kodály Australia Professional Award in Music Education  (KAPA)

(Early or Primary Years) 

      Level 1B (this course is still in pilot phase and is awaiting accreditation through National Education Committee Kodály Australia) 

This course is for: 

  • educators who have completed a previous foundation package through the Music Education Strategy (counts as level 1A)  

  • educators with some experience in delivering music 

  • preschool and primary educators in generalist class rooms who want to explore Kodály pedagogy 

  • initial teacher education students who want to extend their training in delivering music in the classroom

Assumed knowledge: participants need to have some experience delivering music activities for learners. 

Structure 5 days in person 

Facilitated by accredited lecturers, participants will be actively engaged and supported through four modules of study including Music Skills, Pedagogy, Music Making, and Music Leadership. There are no formal assessments and homework requirements for this course. 

Dates Monday 20-Friday 24 April  week 2 April holidays  

Venue Morialta Senior College TBC 

Course presenters Maree Hennessey (primary pedagogy) and Gaby Freer (early years pedagogy) 

COURSE OBJECTIVES  

Educators who complete this course will develop an understanding of Kodály-inspired music education and be able to:   

  • Confidently lead songs, games and musical routines  

  • Understand core elements of beat, rhythm, pitch and form  

  • Integrate music meaningfully into generalist classrooms  and early year sites

  • Use repertoire to support transitions, assemblies and whole-class joy  

  • Begin to see themselves as musicians and educators of music  

Cost:

$750 for Kodály members (you have to be a member to access this course- membership available via https://kodalyaustralia.wildapricot.org/

$250 for full time education/music students - must acess free membership via https://kodalyaustralia.wildapricot.org/

Registrations here

 

Australian Kodály Certificate 2026

NO AKC levels Courses will be offered in SA in 2026 due to Kodály SA hosting National Conference

Please be advised that Kodály SA is offering the Marg Lange Scholarship in lieu for a candidate wanting to access a levels course interstate in 2026. Please see Scholarship info.

 
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AKCSA 24

  • “It is so transformational! Best PD EVER!!!”

    Emma Borgas

  • "Pedagogy and Musicianship were a tie - I could do both subjects with Lucnda and Maree forever and still learn something new and interesting."

    Lisa Woods (MES Funded Participant)

  • “I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and even though it was hugely challenging, I felt encouraged and supported”

    Veronica