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Teaching Musicianship through Singing, Movement and Dance – 25th to 27th July 2016

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Weybridge, Surrey

A three-day course for teachers of children aged 2 to 8

Course tutors:
Nikhil Dally MACantab, CertAdvStudiesGSMD
Maureen Murphy ARAD, LISTD

Dates: Monday 25th July – Wednesday 27th July 2016
Location: Church Hall, Christ Prince of Peace, Portmore Way, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 8JD

Apply: http://www.dally.org.uk/TeachersCourseJuly2016.pdf

“A fabulous, well-structured and inspiring weekend… Imagination / story-telling / creativity from both tutors – both inspirational in their respective fields.
– Elaine McCartney, Kodály Cert. music teacher, Durham

Stepping Notes is a holistic, integrated, multi-sensory approach to music education, based upon the philosophies of Kodály, Jaques-Dalcroze and Géza Szilvay. The hallmarks of the Stepping Notes approach are:
(1) Movement and singing as the prime conduits for musical learning.
(2) Developing the inner ear.
(3) Feeling and understanding the inner life of music.
(4) Maintaining natural body flexibility and sensitivity.
(5) The judicious and sensitive use of high-quality musical instruments.
(6) The world of the imagination; this is where young children live.

“Prepared meticulously and delivered with expertise and joy. All material was very relevant and sequenced imaginatively… Inspirational, exceedingly useful & most enjoyable.”
– Sue Hamilton, Dalcroze Cert. pre-school music teacher, Surrey

This course is designed to help those who teach children aged 2 to 8 to develop their students’ musicianship through the voice and the body. We will concentrate on the following areas:
(1) using singing, movement and dance to help children to feel and understand:
pulse and rhythm, metre and phrasing, melody and harmony;
(2) teaching musical literacy using singing and movement;
(3) choosing and using children’s instruments in such a way as to preserve and enhance
their co-ordination and sense of rhythm.
Please come willing to remove your shoes and socks and work barefoot, on the floor, to sing, to play, to move and to dance (no previous dance experience required!)

Course fee: £180.00 if application received by 13th May
£ 195.00 if application received by 18th June
£ 210.00 thereafter
(N.B. £90.00 non-refundable deposit required upon booking)

“Fantastic practical ideas for the classroom. Nikhil’s passion and understanding of how to give children an intrinsic appreciation of music was inspirational.”
– Vicki Rogers, assistant head teacher, Berkshire

The course tutors:

Nikhil Dally received first-class honours in music from Cambridge University, and studied composition at the Guildhall School of Music. Nikhil founded the Stepping Notes Music School in 2000. He designed the Stepping Notes curriculum himself and teaches all classes, for children aged 2 to 8. The school now has about 100 students on its roll, and recently won the award for Best Local Activity with What’s On 4 Little Ones. Nikhil is increasingly in demand to lead workshops for teachers on the Stepping Notes approach. Recent engagements include a series of workshops at the Colourstrings International Summer School and the British Kodály Academy Summer School, a workshop for the Dalcroze Society Professional Development Day, a training session for teachers at the Len Tyler Music School, four INSET courses for Bracknell Forest primary school teachers, and a course for the Association of Early Childhood Educators of Singapore. Stepping Notes teachers’ courses are regularly over-subscribed.

Maureen Murphy is a holder of the Advanced Teachers Certificate of the Royal Academy of Dancing. She is also a Licentiate of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing in Ballet, and an Associate in the National Dance branch. Maureen founded the Lester School of Dance in 1969 and has been its Principal ever since. She has taught dance at Broomfield House School since 1990. She has also taught at the London College of Dance and Drama, Kew Montessori School, and Ashton House School. She has studied Pilates body conditioning, Playford dance, Dalcroze eurhythmics, Alexander technique and Topf technique, and integrated these into her ballet teaching to produce a Holistic Approach to the Teaching of Dance. Maureen developed a Body Awareness programme for children which has been demonstrated several times at the Royal Academy of Dance, and her Music and Movement programme for children was demonstrated at the Dalcroze summer school in 1993.

Nikhil and Maureen have worked together since 1991. He has been one of her main musical collaborators. She, in turn, has inspired him to develop his methods of teaching music through movement. This is their sixth course together.

“Totally inspiring… Enjoyed having the stimulus of two course leaders – both excellent in their field… I can’t wait to incorporate some of these ideas into my practice.”
– Anne Porter, early-years music teacher, Gateshead

For further information, please contact:
Nikhil Dally
Winches Cottage, Church Road, Shepperton, Middx. TW17 9JT
E-mail: nikhil@dally.org.uk
Tel. 01932 241196
Website: www.dally.org.uk/steppingnotes

Music For Autism – 19th May 2016

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Newhaven, East Sussex

Using Zoltán Kodály’s approach to music to address the communication and social understanding needs of autistic individuals.

Tutor: Andrew Haveron

Location: Hilcrest Community Centre, Hillcrest Road, Newhaven, East Sussex BN9 9LH

Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm

A practical, fun, informative and “non-intimidating” one day workshop – previous musical skills not required
This enjoyable workshop will aim to demonstrate the importance of using music to develop learners’ communication, social and musicianship skills regardless of their abilities and give you, the participants, lots of ideas to use in your respective settings.
It will make particular reference to the effectiveness of the method devised by the Hungarian composer Zoltán Kodály, of unconscious learning, through the medium of traditional rhymes, songs and games and will cover the key areas of pulse, rhythm and pitch.
As well as giving an overview of autism, the course will refer to and illustrate the link between music and the key areas of development of the child and how music can be used to address “gaps” in stages of development.
By the end of the workshop, all participants should have more awareness of their own musical skills, understand the importance of choosing appropriate repertoire carefully for specific communication purposes, have a clear understanding of Kodály’s “process of learning” and feel confident in leading their own musical sessions in their respective settings.
Handouts will be available and there will be a Q&A session at the end.

Cost: £65

For more details or to register email haverona@yahoo.com

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About Andrew
Andrew is a an experienced and fully qualified teacher and a member of the British Kodály Academy. Having been Head of Music in mainstream comprehensives, he took a break to train in community arts with InterAction in Milton Keynes and then to work as a freelance musical director, performer and composer. On his return to teaching, he diversified to work as music coordinator in specialist ASD schools and is presently responsible for music at Northease Manor School in Sussex – a specialist school for students with dyslexia and associated learning needs.

Kodály In The Klassroom – 15th and 16th October 2016

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Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire

A practical weekend workshop on the application of the Kodály principles to classroom music teaching (Early Childhood and Primary – easily adapted for instrumental use)

Tutor: Len Tyler

Location: Unit 8, West Gate, Gibb Street, Long Eaton, NG10 1EE (Near Nottingham)

Who is this workshop for?
Anyone interested in classroom music teaching (preschool and primary). There is no need to be a music reader. This workshop is also suitable for instrumental teachers who want learn the Kodaly principles. Very useful for “whole class” teaching.

What will the day feature?
• Use of the basic Kodaly principles.
• Lots of songs, routines, and handouts.
• Examples of easy to produce resources.
• Loads of practical ideas (all tried and tested)

Comments from previous delegates
• Everything was marvelous and extremely useful
• All very exciting as my first experience of music teacher training. Loved the practical exercises
• Having done pre-school music for the last 10 years, and being a professional musician there were surprisingly quite a few things that I hadn’t thought about
• So many great ideas. It was all useful to me
• Len was excellent in how he explained the course. Good to listen to and very precise. I enjoyed it immensely.
• I found Len very inspiring and helpful.

Cost
£100 (including £25 per day per person discount under the “bring a friend” scheme – otherwise £150)
Single day attendance by arrangement (£80/£55)

Kodaly in the Klassroom Long Eaton October 2016 Application Form

For more details
Phone: 01276 504666
Email: enquiries@lentylermusicschool.co.uk
Website: www.lentylermusicschool.co.uk

BKA Supported Courses are set up independently by highly skilled and experienced BKA members under the auspices of the BKA. The course fee includes a BKA registration fee which the student can redeem as a voucher for the same amount if attending another regular BKA-run course within one calendar year (i.e. within the next twelve months). Alternatively, the amount of the fee can be redeemed against one or more year’s membership of the BKA starting from the 1 July 2016.

Kodály In The Klassroom – 14th and 15th May 2016

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Luton, Bedfordshire

A practical weekend workshop on the application of the Kodály principles to classroom music teaching (Early Childhood and KS1 – easily adapted for KS2)

Tutor: Len Tyler

Location: Tennyson Road Primary School, Tennyson Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3RS

Who is this workshop for?
Anyone interested in classroom music teaching (preschool and primary). There is no need to be a music reader. This workshop is also suitable for instrumental teachers who want learn the Kodaly principles. Very useful for “whole class” teaching.

What will the course feature?
• Use of the basic Kodaly principles.
• Lots of songs, routines, and handouts.
• Examples of easy to produce resources.
• Loads of practical ideas (all tried and tested)

Comments from previous delegates
• Everything was marvelous and extremely useful
• All very exciting as my first experience of music teacher training. Loved the practical exercises
• Having done pre-school music for the last 10 years, and being a professional musician there were surprisingly quite a few things that I hadn’t thought about
• So many great ideas. It was all useful to me
• Len was excellent in how he explained the course. Good to listen to and very precise. I enjoyed it immensely.
• I found Len very inspiring and helpful.

Cost
£100 (including £25 per day per person discount under the “bring a friend” scheme – otherwise £150)
Single day attendance by arrangement (£80/£55)

Kodaly in the Klassroom Luton May 2016 Application Form

For more details
Phone: 01276 504666
Email: enquiries@lentylermusicschool.co.uk
Website: www.lentylermusicschool.co.uk

BKA Supported Courses are set up independently by highly skilled and experienced BKA members under the auspices of the BKA. The course fee includes a BKA registration fee which the student can redeem as a voucher for the same amount if attending another regular BKA-run course within one calendar year (i.e. within the next twelve months). Alternatively, the amount of the fee can be redeemed against one or more year’s membership of the BKA starting from the 1 July 2016.

Early Years Music Workshop – 27th February 2016

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FULLY BOOKED! Contact Zoe to be added to the waiting list.

Oldham, Greater Manchester

Tutor: Zoe Greenhalgh – Early Childhood Music Specialist (Kodály)

Early Years Music Workshop
A practical one day workshop packed with ideas & resources to increase your confidence & knowledge of music making & singing with babies & young children from 0-5 years of age.

Date: Saturday 27th February 2016, 09.30 – 15.30

Fees: £55 (including lunch)

Location: Oldham Music Centre, The Lyceum Building, Union Street, Oldham. OL1 1QG

Who is it for?
Anyone who works, or intends to work with this age group & wants to develop their skills ~ no musical expertise necessary.

What will you gain from the day?
 · detailed handouts full of information, ideas & resources
· increased confidence through a better understanding of how to use singing games & rhymes to support musical & holistic development with links to the EYFS framework.
· the development of knowledge, skills & understanding on:-
~ selecting quality songs & rhymes
~ planning, structure & delivery of music sessions
~ using songs & rhymes appropriately for different age groups including babies
· a fun day with lots of practical learning

To book your place please contact: zoe@turtonmusic.co.uk 01204 852090 / 07773 185926

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Let The Children Play – 30th October 2015

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Egham, Surrey

A one-day course for Early Years Music Teachers

Tutor: Lucinda Geoghegan

Let the children play – experiencing music skills though singing games

Date: Friday, 30th October, 2015 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Location: The Jurgens Centre, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey TW20 0QR

This course will be a “hands on” music course, with participants actively engaged in playing a variety of singing games. These games form a springboard for musical learning, helping children to experience musical skills including beat, rhythm, pitch, dynamics, tempo and the development of inner hearing. Other topics covered will include:
how to develop the child’s ability to sing in tune; listening skills; how music forms the basis of holistic learning.
Participants will be given a handout of all music covered in the session.

“Lucinda is inspirational – her enthusiasm is catching” – participant on the 2014 NYCoS Summer School

Course fee: £65.00 if application and payment received by 26th September, 2015
£70.00 if application and payment received by 17th October, 2015
£75.00 thereafter
N.B. full payment required upon booking, of which 50% is non-refundable in the event of cancellation by applicant up to 23rd October, 2015 (100% non-refundable thereafter).

Application Form

For further information, please contact:
Nikhil Dally
Winches Cottage, Church Road, Shepperton, Middx. TW17 9JT
e-mail: nikhil@dally.org.uk
tel. 01932 241196
www.dally.org.uk/steppingnotes

AGM 2015 – 20th September 2015

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The BKA AGM and Workshop day will take place on Sunday 20th September at Chetham’s School of Music, Long Millgate, Manchester M3 1SB. The day will run from 11:30am to 4:30pm.

Programme for the day (in the Baronial Hall)
11.30 – Arrival and coffee
12.00 – “DoReMi Piano Method” by author and BKA member Helen Russell
12.30 – Lunch (provided – donations towards the cost will be appreciated)
13.30 – AGM
14.30 – “Making It Really Work” by Paul Harris: writer, composer & creator of ‘Simultaneous Learning’
16.00 – Choral Singing, led by BKA Trustee Nicky Woods
16.30 – Close

AGM Agenda
1. Present/Apologies
2. Minutes of the AGM 2014 for adoption
3. Trustees’ (Chair’s) Report 2015
4. Treasurer’s Report 2015
5. Independent Examiner’s Report 2015
6. Election of Officer & Trustees
7. Any Other Business
Members are asked to notify any “other business” items by Monday 14th September to the BKA Secretary: Cyrilla Rowsell, 10, Lapwing Close, South Croydon, Surrey CR2 8TD secretary@britishkodalyacademy.org

BKA members are entitled to attend all the events of the AGM and Workshop Day. Anyone not currently a member is welcome to come and join the BKA on arrival, paying a year’s subscription (£30.00) and thus qualifying to attend and participate in full (including voting at the AGM).  If you have not renewed for the July 2015-June 2016 year then you can renew or join online at https://kodaly.org.uk/membership/join-us/

Chetham’s is within easy reach of all main train, bus and road links.

Parking

There is no parking available within Chetham’s, except by prior arrangement for elderly or disabled patrons. There are several public car parks within a few minutes walk.

Public Transport

By train: Chetham’s is situated opposite Manchester Victoria station where direct services run from across the North-West. Manchester Victoria is a 10-minute direct tram journey from Manchester Piccadilly.

http://www.chethams.com/about-chets/how-to-find-us
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Kodály In The Klassroom – 12th and 13th March 2016

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Farnborough, Hampshire

A practical weekend workshop on the application of the Kodály principles to classroom music teaching (Early Childhood and KS1 – easily adapted for KS2)

Tutor: Len Tyler

Location: Farnborough Grange Infants School, Moor Road, Farnborough, Hants, GU14 8HW

Who is this workshop for?
Anyone interested in classroom music teaching (preschool and primary). There is no need to be a music reader. This workshop is also suitable for instrumental teachers who want learn the Kodaly principles. Very useful for “whole class” teaching.

What will the day feature?
• Use of the basic Kodaly principles.
• Lots of songs, routines, and handouts.
• Examples of easy to produce resources.
• Loads of practical ideas (all tried and tested)

Comments from previous delegates
• Everything was marvelous and extremely useful
• All very exciting as my first experience of music teacher training. Loved the practical exercises
• Having done pre-school music for the last 10 years, and being a professional musician there were surprisingly quite a few things that I hadn’t thought about
• So many great ideas. It was all useful to me
• Len was excellent in how he explained the course. Good to listen to and very precise. I enjoyed it immensely.
• I found Len very inspiring and helpful.

Cost
£100 (including £25 per day per person discount under the “bring a friend” scheme – otherwise £150)
Single day attendance by arrangement (£80/£55)

Application Form

For more details
Phone: 01276 504666
Email: enquiries@lentylermusicschool.co.uk
Website: www.lentylermusicschool.co.uk

BKA Supported Courses are set up independently by highly skilled and experienced BKA members under the auspices of the BKA. The course fee includes a BKA registration fee which the student can redeem as a voucher for the same amount if attending another regular BKA-run course within one calendar year (i.e. within the next twelve months). Alternatively, the amount of the fee can be redeemed against one or more year’s membership of the BKA starting from the 1 July 2016.

Kodály Method – 11th and 18th October 2015

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Waterloo, London SE1 7HT

A course in sight-singing and general musicianship based on Kodály methodologies, suitable for musicians or teachers wishing to improve their aural musicianship and to gain insight into the Kodály philosophy.

Tutor: Selena Kay

Location: Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7HT

This course will run over two Sundays in October in Central London (Waterloo).

Sun 11th Oct, 10:30-17:00
Sun 18th Oct, 10:30-17:00

Full fee: £85
Senior fee: £70
Concession: £70

Full details: Kodály Method Weekend Workshop