Musicianship

November 3, 2023 • 0 Comment

“The characteristics of a good musician can be summarized as follows:
1. A well-trained ear.
2. A well-trained intelligence.
3. A well-trained heart.
4. A well-trained hand.
All four must develop together, in constant equilibrium.”
~ Zoltan Kodaly

Daily musicianship sessions are streamed into six levels, from beginner to advanced.

A Kodály-inspired musicianship session typically follows a scaffolded and musically-satisfying approach to develop various musical skills and ways of thinking, including musical analysis, sight-singing, solfa fluency, and part-singing.

For music teachers, this training is a game-changer. It sharpens their ability to convey musical concepts effectively, fine-tunes their ear for precise listening, and boosts confidence in both teaching and performing. With ongoing professional development in musicianship, educators stay ahead of the curve, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and musical excellence in their classrooms.

Musicianship Levels
Daily musicianship classes are built into the conference program, and provide an opportunity for delegates to expand their music skills and knowledge. These sessions support the development of sight-reading, sight-singing, aural perception, theory and part-work skills through active music-making according to the tools of the Kodály approach (moveable tonic sol-fa, rhythmic syllables and Curwen hand signs).

Participants are invited to choose the class that best suits their musical needs and experience. Everyone is welcome: beginners to professionals. Please indicate your anticipated level of Musicianship (solfa competency) when registering.

Level 1 & 2 – Megan Flint
Level 3 – Elizabeth O’Leary
Level 4 – Kate Tyson

Level 5 – Deborah Smith & Jason Goopy
Level 6 – Andrew Pennay
Level 7/8 (Advanced Studies) – Kata Körtvési

Notes:
To work out your Musicianship level use the following self assessment Musicianship Level sheet.
These levels correspond with the Australian Kodály Certificate Musicianship levels.
Musicians new to using solfa are encouraged to select Musicianship level 4.
Educators with limited musicianship and theory training are encouraged to enrol in level 1.