AWAKE
The Association of Wisconsin Area Kodály
The Kodály Concept is a philosophy and method for teaching music. Basic principles include:
o Music is for EVERYONE and is necessary for healthy human development. Every person has the potential to make music.
o Singing is the basis for all musical learning and solfege is the key tool to developing the inner musical ear.
o Folk songs are the primary source material for beginning music education.
o The goal is to make every child musically literate. Each student will learn to read, write, compose, and improvise music at his/her own developmentally appropriate level.
o Only the best quality of music instruction will do for children. This includes using the best quality of musical material and highly trained instructors.
o A carefully planned sequence of musical concepts leads to musical understanding.
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