Oct
3

Gather, Groove & Grow

Calling all educators who work with children aged 0-5 years!
Friday 3rd October 9am-3pm

Together with world renowned Lucinda Geoghegan, we will study and explore music with children from 0-5 years old. A must for all educators interested in musical development in the earliest stages of life.

Please bring your own lunch, snacks and full water bottle , morning tea and hot drinks provided.

Comfortable clothes are a must too.

Register here https://www.trybooking.com/DCIBM

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Mar
31

Kodály SA - Primary Ideas Exchange

Immanuel Primary School
Corner of Saratoga Drive and Morphett Road, Novar Gardens Schedule

  • 4:00 PM – Registration and Afternoon Tea

  • 4:15 PM – Workshop begins with an interactive session led by Sally Oxenberry

  • 5:30 PM – Conclusion

As part of the afternoon’s session, we invite participants to share a Kodály-inspired idea, activity, or game that has proven successful in their classrooms. Please note that this is entirely voluntary. For those who wish to contribute, please indicate on this form and we will contact you. Each sharing spot will have a 5-minute time limit.

Members free- bring a friend (donation at door)

Let’s get together to share and network!

please register here

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Nov
23

2024 AGM

We are pleased to invite all current members to the 2024 Annual General Meeting of The Kodaly Music Education Institute of Australia, South Australian Branch (Kodály SA) which will be held on 23rd November at 11:30 at Café Va Bene, 8/636 Lower Northeast Road, Campbelltown SA.

Catering is offered at own cost.

Please note, RSVP is essential and bookings close by November 15th.

Please register your attendance via our booking link.

For those unable to attend, apologies can be sent via email sa@kodaly.org.au

We hope you can attend and look forward to seeing you there.

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Early years Conference 2
Sep
30

Early years Conference 2

Come and join world renowned educator Lucinda all the way from Scotland for a joyful day of singing, moving and playing.

Start your October holidays with a day of joyful learning and networking!

Session One: How to chose the best repertoire for this age group. What are the criteria for choice? 

Session Two: Developing rhythmic skills : Steady beat and how it links with language ability

Session Three: Developing the child’s singing voice. How to help children sing in tune

Participants will receive a link to a handout with all the material used in the session. 

Suitable for educators in preschools and foundation

Participants in ‘Musical Foundations’ and ‘Music can do!’ have free access to this day- please use code given by your association at registration

Register NOW- as places will fill quickly

Register here

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Term 3 EY Conference 1
Sep
28

Term 3 EY Conference 1

Presenter: Lucinda Geoghegan - Scotland

Come and spend the day with Lucinda singing, playing and moving - you will have time to be back home for the AFL grandfinal!!!

Saturday 28 September (start of October holidays)

Half day workshop 8:30 registration. sessions 9-1pm

Session One: Sharing songs and rhymes suitable for use with the under threes. 

Session Two: Building essential musical experiences using songs, rhymes and picture books

Session Three: Why singing? Building confidence in leading a session / benefits of singing

Participants will receive a link to a handout with all the material used in the session. 

Venue: Sophia Community Centre 225 Cross Road Cumberland park

Catering provided for morning tea- bring your own lunch

Targeting 0-3 year old eductators- child care/ rural care/ occasional care/ playgroup/libraries

This workshop is generously supported by Kodály SA

Admission price : general admission $50/ student price $25

Registration link here

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Secondary Kodály teacher Catch Up
Jun
1

Secondary Kodály teacher Catch Up

Kodály SA is hosting a catch up for secondary teachers to connect with each other and share ideas that have worked in their classroom. I know it couldn't get any better, but we are going to do this over a drink and a yummy grazing platter!

Please save the date - Saturday 1st June 2024. (Week 5) 2 -5pm.

5 Gertrude Street, Glandore. (Alex's house) 

Please bring: a Kodaly-inspired idea that has worked well in your secondary classroom, and a drink to share. 

RSVP for catering purposes to Alex: 0402905917 or alexandramackie888@hotmail.com

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Educators Choir Day
May
5

Educators Choir Day

A day of joyful singing and music making with Stephanie Eaton. Open to all working in an education setting. Ending with a showcase performance. Secure your spot online.

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Twilight Workshop Two
Jun
14

Twilight Workshop Two

Pre School Focus: Literacy & Music

Term 2 Wednesday 14th of June 4:45-6:15pm

Kensington Gardens Pre School

Register Now

Members $25 for one workshop or $40 for both!
Non members $30 for one workshop or $50 for both
Students $5 per session

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Educator's Choir Project
Mar
14

Educator's Choir Project

Due to great demand, Kodaly SA is excited to deliver an innovative choir project for educators throughout SA. The inaugural Educators Choir allows educators from all areas to come together to sing a variety of music in a choral context to develop musical, choral and performance skills, connect and network with other educators as well as receiving all the benefits of singing together in a choir. Culminating in a performance and dinner together, Educators Choir is a Professional and Personal development opportunity not to be missed.


To support both your geographical location, two locations are being offered for each rehearsal as well as providing an alternate date if meeting clashes occurs, at a northern and southern location. In addition, a beginners musicianship class will be offered at one of the locations to support continuing MES participants and anyone looking to strengthen their musicianship and reading skills for the classroom.
Details and registration are available below. Please enrol early (so that admin can determine the viability of running each location) and spread the word by forwarding the details to your colleagues and school.

LINK to registration: https://forms.office.com/r/nvYPKkbk21


NORTHSIDE

Day: Tuesdays
Time: 4.30pm (Musicianship) and 5.15 - 6.45pm (Choir)
Dates: 14 March, 9 May, 6 June, 8 August, 5 Sep
Location: The Well, Festival of Music Building, 28 Hay St, Klemzig


SOUTHSIDE
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 5.00 - 6.30pm Choir
Dates: 15 March, 10 May, 7 June, 9 August, 6 Sep
Location: Brighton Secondary School, 305 Brighton Rd, North Brighton


FINALE:
Date: Saturday 9 September
Time: 4.30 - 6pm Combined Rehearsal, 6.30pm Performance, 7.30pm Dinner
Location: Brighton Secondary School, 305 Brighton Rd, North Brighton

REGIONAL ACCESS:

Day: Tuesdays
Time: 5.15 - 6.45pm (Choir)
Dates: 14 March, 9 May, 6 June, 8 August, 5 Sep
Location: online via zoom

Please register here







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Term 1 Combined Workshop
Feb
25

Term 1 Combined Workshop

A combined full day workshop with OSASA, ASME, ANCA, Drama SA and Dance SA. This workshop is geared at primary teachers, classroom and specialists. 

Register Here

WHERE

Fullarton Park
Community Centre
411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton


COST

Members $90
Non-members $140

This includes all sessions, lunch & digital notes for the sessions.

If you are a member of any one of the organising associations, you can register at members price.

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Term 4 workshop: Inspire
Nov
5

Term 4 workshop: Inspire

Join us in our final workshop of the year and immerse yourself in the joy of music-making together in surprising ways!

Bring yourself (and a friend!) a basketball and an instrument (unless you elect to sing) in the grand finale performance of the year, sending you humming (and dribbling – your basketball) into the rest of the weekend!

This workshop includes a scrumptious morning tea (BYO mug).
The Kodaly SA AGM 22 will take place during the morning tea

Members: $40
Non Members: $70
Students: Free

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Early Years — Full Day Workshop
Jun
18

Early Years — Full Day Workshop

EARLY YEARS
Joyful Meaningful Music Making

Join Hilary Keegan, director of School of Musical Heartbeats in Perth, for a day filled with musical experiences for little people

Sessions include
- working with babies and toddlers
- preschool children and early years literacy links to music making.
- extending your own musical skills , wherever your starting point is

Registrations open now

Location
Adelaide West Uniting Church
312 Sir Donald Bradman Dr


Hilary Keegan, originally from Ireland, studied Music Education at Trinity College Dublin, the Kodály Institute in Hungary and, in May 2020, she was awarded the highest Honors in her Masters of Music, in Music Education (with a Kodály emphasis), from Holy Names University, California, under the direction of Maree Hennessy. Hilary is currently enjoying her maternity leave from PLC, Perth where she taught students from Pre-Kindy (age 3) to Senior School classes and is the Head of Choral.

She currently lectures the Music Education component of the Masters in Early Childhood Education at ECU, and the Primary Australian Kodály Certificate, and has also completed First Steps in Music Education Certificate with John Feierabend. She has recently set up a music school; School of Musical Heartbeats, a place where musical heartbeats are made for life, with group Music classes on offer for Newborns to age 10 children. Hilary also directs the Irish Choir Perth and thoroughly enjoys presenting at professional development courses for General Primary, Secondary and Specialist Music teachers.

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