Kodály Music Explorers
A love of music begins here…
Cantaré Children's Choir is pleased to offer our Kodály Music Explorers music class program for children three years and older who want to explore music!
Guided by the belief that music enhances the quality of life, our goal is to instill and nurture a love of music in young children and their families. Knowing that the early years of life are the most important period for children to develop musical ability and awareness, our aim is to establish a firm foundation of basic musicianship skills and music literacy in preparation for, or as an enhancement to, further music study.
Private music instructors are thrilled to inherit our young graduates who can read and understand music, and have the co-ordination, concentration and background to progress very quickly in their instrumental or vocal studies.
Class Information
In our classes, you will observe small groups of active young children eagerly exploring the magic of music. A playful approach guides our lessons as we use nursery rhymes, traditional chants, singing games, folk songs, selected art music, and movement activities. Great care is taken to lead the child from the known to the unknown and from direct experience to abstract concepts and symbols. Thus, musical literacy is developed gradually in an active and natural way.
Classes meet once each week for 45 minutes.
There are 32 classes throughout the year.
Children bring a binder with them to class which contains their short review assignment for the week
Parents/Guardians/Grandparents participate with their child at the end of each class
To provide an optimum learning experience for all participants, our class sizes are:
Levels One and Two: 8 to 10 students
Level Three: 8 to 12 students
Learn more about the Kodaly concept and our program below
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Zoltan Kodály
The Kodaly Concept
The artistry, vision, and vitality of the Hungarian composer Zoltan Kodály [pronounced KO-die] resulted in a philosophy of music education based on singing which can be used from infancy to adulthood. Kodály believed that musical aptitude is a characteristic of every human being, and that musical skills should be developed as soon as possible, first at home and then within the regular school curriculum. These skills are developed through a sequential approach, based upon an understanding of child development. Most important of all, the Kodály concept fosters enjoyment of music through beautiful singing and the use of good song materials, including singing games. The love of music contributes to a positive learning experience.
“The most important thing in the Kodály concept is to actualize the instinctive love of the child for singing and playing, to realize the changing of his moods through the songs, his feelings, his experiences ... in other words to bring about the miracle of music.”
The curriculum of this program is offered through four years of instruction. Using visual, physical, and aural experiences, your child will discover the building blocks of music: in-tune singing, beat, rhythm, melody, form, phrasing, dynamics, tempo, and timbre. Children refine musicianship, listening, singing skills, and acquire the ability to read, write, hear and think music. Children become acquainted with the great master composers through listening to selected art music.
As young children learn well through kinesthetic activities, folk game songs are used to reinforce the concepts presented. They aid social and physical development and create a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for all participants. Movement activities are geared to the child’s level of motor development.
The development of all skill areas begins very early with simple tasks. As knowledge and proficiency accumulate, skills are further augmented in an experience-based approach. The materials, concepts, and skills are presented in a carefully planned sequence which ensures success, fostering a sense of accomplishment and a love of music.
Context: earn more about the life of Hungarian Composer Zoltan Kodály
“Teach music and singing at school in such a way that it is not a torture, but a joy for the pupil. Instill a thirst for finer music in them, a thirst which will last for a lifetime!”
Class Information
Class Information
OUR STUDENTS for the Autumn session, students should be three years old before June 1.
OUR CLASSES Classes meet once each week for 45 minutes. There are 32 classes throughout the year. To provide an optimum learning experience for all participants, our class sizes are:
Levels One and Two: 8 to 10 students
Level Three: 8 to 12 students
PLEASE COME AND JOIN US! Parents have an important place in our program. Every week an essential component of the lesson is the invitation for parents to join their children for the last fifteen minutes of class for a joy-filled sharing of that day’s discoveries. Parent Participation Days are offered three times in the year. A workshop for parents offers an overview of the song repertoire, concepts and skills for each level. Our aim is to cultivate a partnership between child, parent and instructor to encourage music-making as an integral part of every day. Each week the child receives a handout as a reinforcement of the lesson.
LOCATION Our daytime classes are held on-location at Lutheran Church of the Cross [10620 Elbow Drive SW]
TUITION FEES are $620 [plus GST] for the year. You may choose to either pay your fee upfront or in two instalments. There is FREE parking available at our location with easy access into the building and a comfortable waiting area for parents.
TODDLER PROGRAM we offer an additional program for children 24-30 months of age, together with their parents, for a 10 week session. These sessions are scheduled by interest, contact our office for more details.