What: The nationally endorsed Certification Program provided by the Kodály Association of Southern California (KASC) includes three levels of Kodály Music Education courses. Each level is three weeks for the pre-certification core courses of Pedagogy, Musicianship, and Choral Experience. Choral Experience consists of Choral Ensemble, with performance of repertoire for adult singers, and Choral Conducting, including basic to advanced conducting techniques for all levels of choir. Folk Song Research complements the core courses with analysis of folk song materials from many cultures (not offered in summer 2024). These four components interact, overlap, and enhance one another in the Kodály Approach curriculum. Completion of levels and a nationally endorsed Kodály Certificate can be achieved in three summers plus academic year offerings, or four summers. All coursework must be satisfactorily completed for Certification. Full Kodály certification includes completion of three levels of Core and Folk Song courses.

For more information on individual courses, see our Course Information.

When: Classes meet July 8-26, Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm with a culminating concert on July 26th.

SCHEDULE: Download schedule HERE

Gathering/hospitality: 8 am

MORNING SING:  8:30-9:00 am, games, special topics, all levels.

Pre-certification LEVEL I Faculty

Morning Sing                    8:30-9:00 am 

Pedagogy I 9:00 am-11:45 am Kelly Adams

Lunch 11:45 am-12:30 pm

Musicianship I 12:30-2:30 pm Eric Lifland

Break 2:30-3:00 pm

Choral Experience 3:00-5:00 pm Eric Lifland

Pre-certification LEVEL II Faculty

Morning Sing                    8:30-9:00 am

Pedagogy II 9:00 am-12:00 pm Krystin Cowan 

Lunch 12:00-12:30 pm

Musicianship II 12:30-2:30 pm László Cser

Break 2:30-3:00 pm

Choral Experience 3:00-5:00 pm Eric Lifland

Pre-certification LEVEL III Faculty

Morning Sing                    8:30-9:00 am

Pedagogy III                9:00-10:00 am                Shelly Suminski-Mahpar

Musicianship III 10:00 am-12:00 pm László Cser

Lunch 12:00-12:30 pm

Pedagogy III 12:30-2:30 pm                   Shelly Suminski-Mahpar

Break 2:30-3:00 pm

Choral Experience 3:00-5:00 pm Eric Lifland

SPECIAL TOPICS COURSES

Music Making for Children July 8-12, 2024 Kelly Adams

Morning Sing                        8:30-9:00 am 

9:00-11:45 am

Kodály for Choirs July 8-26, 2024 Eric Lifland

[includes Musicianship II, Choral Experience]

12:30-5:00 pm   (break 2:30-3 pm)

*Schedule subject to change without notice

Where: Azusa Pacific University: 901 E Alosta Ave, Azusa, CA 91702, USA

Be our guest! Can’t decide if Levels courses are for you? Visit classes on July 8-9 as our guest! Call or email KASC Coordinator, Kathy Hickey, if you're interested in visiting (kathy_hickey@redlands.edu).

Some classes qualify for LAUSD Salary Point Credit.*

*Due to the brevity of the following courses, they cannot be offered for credit:

- Making Music For Children

- Kodály for choirs

- Refresher course

Required Texts: Purchase online or at courses. Approximate costs: Level I - $75, Level II -$100, Level III -$100, Choral $20. Bring your text books from previous levels. 

All course materials will be available for purchase at the classes. You may order materials online at various sources. (We recommend West Music) Note:  Level II and III courses have some instructor-provided required materials that will be available in class.

KASC scholarships available for current OAKE members, subject to Scholarship Fund balance. Application online here.

Deadline: May 20, 2024

EARLY REGISTRATION: Register by May 15th and receive $200 off Level I, II, III core courses!

*At checkout, use the coupon code according to the course level you would like to register for: 

Level 1: earlybirdlevel1 

Level 2: earlybirdlevel2

Level 3: earlybirdlevel3

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT DEADLINE: JUNE 25, 2024. You may pay the $50 registation fee as a deposit to secure your spot and/or pay in full when you register. Certification courses are three weeks per level, Monday through Friday. Courses are not prorated. Payment plans available. Call or email KASC Coordinator, Kathy Hickey, for details on alternate payment plans (kathy_hickey@redlands.edu). 

Pre-certification Course Fees:

Level I core: $1,200

Level II core: $1,200

Level III core: $1,200

Making Music for Children: $400 [July 8-12, 8:30 am-12 noon]

Kodály for Choirs: $400 [July 8-26, 3:00-5:00 pm, July 26 Concert Finale]

Refresher course (audit): $125 (not prorated)

Payments accepted online via credit/debit card.

If you prefer to pay by check, send the full amount (along with an email address) to:

KASC Coordinator, 38600 Pine Drive, Cherry Valley, CA 92223. 

You will receive a coupon code via email to register online once payment is received. ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED regardless of payment method.

If you have further questions, please contact Kathy Hickey at: 951-454-8205; kathy_hickey@redlands.edu; kascmail@gmail.com