Building on the huge success of our Inaugural Summer Course in July ’08 we are delighted that teachers, conductors, singers and instrumentalists will once again have the opportunity to study with two of Hungary’s most eminent music educators, Sarolta Platthy and Ildiko Herboly Koscar. This year joining them we are delighted to welcome Roisin Blunnie, one of the first ever graduates of the Kodály Institute’s Masters Programme at the Lizst Conservatory Budapest.
*See ‘Tutors’ for more information.
What can I expect?
Five days of intensive training in musicianship, conducting, teaching methodology, choral singing and ensemble skills. Tuition is delivered through the world renowned Kodály method by leading experts in the field of music education.
Where?
This year’s course will take place at Queen’s University in the School of Music and Sonic Arts, University Square, Belfast BT7 1NN. Reasonably priced accommodation is available nearby – see accommodation section.
When?
Tuesday 14th – Saturday 18th April 2009. Classes will begin each day with common singing at 9.00am and end with workshops/masterclasses at 4.20pm. Practice rooms are available throughout the day and in the early evening for rehearsals and solfege practice. The course finishes on Saturday with an early evening concert, involving all participants, in the Harty Room at
