University of Montevallo Kodály Institute University of Montevallo Department of Music

Registration begins March 1, 2018 at www.montevallo.edu/musicThe Kodály concept begins with the singing voice — an instrument carried by every child. Using musical material found within the child’s culture, teachers are trained to facilitate the development of musical skills through aural, physical and visual learning. Although this approach is often found in primary schools, its principles apply to all age groups. Many ensemble directors in secondary schools utilize Kodály principles for sight-reading, intervallic training, and harmonization, to name only a few direct applications.

As the only Kodály Certification program in Alabama, the University of Montevallo Kodály Institute provides an exceptional professional development opportunity that will equip music educators with tools and resources to enrich the curriculum, strengthen learning outcomes, and foster best teaching practices.

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July 9-20, 2018 • Levels 1 & 2Hosted by Saint Luke's Episcopal Church, Birmingham, AL

For more information, please contact:Dr. Becky Halliday, Director

University of Montevallo Department of Music • Davis Hall • Montevallo, AL 35115 ahalliday@montevallo.edu • (205) 665-6666

Dr. Cathy May Dunstan is a seasoned music educator with backgrounds in both Kodály and Orff. She taught for over 30 years in elementary, middle, and high school, and has experience in both general music and choral ensemble settings.

Jeremy Howard received a B.M.E. in vocal music education and an M.M. with an emphasis in the Kodály philosophy from Morehead State University. He holds certification in all three levels of the Kodály teaching method.

Dr. Dunstan completed her DMA in music education at Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University, her MMA in vocal performance at Middle Tennessee State University, and her BS in music education at David Lipscomb University. She completed her Kodály certification at the Kodály Institute at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and currently teaches in Jackson, MS.

Dr. Rachel Gibson is an Associate Professor of Music at Westfield State University in Massachusetts and holds a Ph.D. in Music Education from the University of Washington. She is a specialist in early childhood and elementary music education and has trained in Kodály and

Orff approaches. She recently completed a seven-month sabbatical in Guatemala and Nicaragua where she engaged in folk song collection and language study. Prior to her current position, Dr. Gibson taught K-6 general and choral music for 15 years in New York, Connecticut, and Washington State.

Additionally, he studied at the Kodály Institute in Kecskemet, Hungary during the summer of 2011. Mr. Howard currently serves as the 3 Year-Old through 8th Grade General Music Teacher and Choir Director at Christ the King Cathedral School in Lexington, Kentucky. He is active as a conductor for Honor and Festival Choirs, a clinician for several music educator workshops and conferences, and teaches Kodály certification courses in Alabama and Kentucky. He is the president of the Kentucky Association of Kodály Educators (KAKE) and a member of the Organization of American Kodály Educators (OAKE).

Music in Our Schools Month10% discount during the month of March

Early Bird Discount April 1 - May 15: $50 off workshop fee

Discounts available for full-time students and recent graduates.

Refresher courses available for reduced rates (prerequisite: Level 1 or 2)

This professional development course is recommended by the Organization of American Kodaly Educators. See oake.org for more information.