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University of Montevallo Kodály Institute University of Montevallo Department of Music Registration begins March 1, 2018 at www.montevallo.edu/music The 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. Visit our Facebook page University of Montevallo Kodály July 9-20, 2018 • Levels 1, 2, & 3 Hosted by Saint Luke's Episcopal Church, Birmingham, AL For more information, please contact: Dr. Becky Halliday, Director [email protected] (205) 665-6666 Dr. Michele Paynter Paise is a member of the music faculty at Morehead State University, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in music education. In addition, she serves as Director of The Kodály Institute of Kentucky. Certified in both Orff Schulwerk and Kodály, Dr. Paise is a sought after clinician who has presented numerous workshops focused on elementary and vocal music education. She holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees from Shepherd University, a Master of Music degree from The Peabody Insititute of the Johns Hopkins University, and a 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. Additionally, he studied at the Kodály Institute in Kecskemet, Hungary during the summer of 2011. Mr. Howard currently serves as the General Music Teacher and Choir Director at Christ the King Cathedral School in Lexington,Kentucky. He is active as a conductor and clinician, and teaches Kodály certification courses in Alabama 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. This professional development course is recommended by the Organization of American Kodaly Educators. See oake.org for more information. Dr. Joy Nelson Joy Nelson is Professor Emeritus at the University of Oklahoma. An active clinician, she continues to teach workshops and levels courses in the Kodály approach, both nationally and internationally. Over the years, she has served as President of the Oklahoma Kodály Educators (OKE), Chair of the 1992 OAKE Conference, President of Southern Division, and most recently as President of the National Organization of American Kodály Educators and Director of the Board of the International Kodály Society (IKS). Joy earned her Kodály certification at Holy Names 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). Doctorate of Musical Arts from Arizona State University. College and the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Stanford University. She taught general music and band in Washington State and California and has authored several books and articles for music educators.
