2025 CSUB
Kodály Institute
June 19 - July 3
Pedagogy & Literature Levels 1, 2, & 3 Musicianship, Choral Ensemble & Conducting
Early-Bird Registration - $799 (before May 16)
Regular Registration - $999
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About Us
The CSUB Kodály Institute invites you to study the teaching practices and philosophies inspired by the work of composer, ethnomusicologist, and pedagogue Zoltán Kodály in the context of 21st century teaching. Whether you have prior Kodály experience or if this approach to teaching is new to you, these courses will help you transform your teaching with new knowledge and skills.
The CSUB Kodály Institute is endorsed by the Organization of American Kodály Educators (OAKE), and provides Levels I, II, and III in five different areas of study: pedagogy, song analysis, musicianship, conducting, and choral ensemble. Completion of all components of all three levels is required to earn OAKE Certification.
This summer, our course begins on Thursday, June 19, with classes each weekday until Thursday, July 3. Courses begin at 8:30am and end at 5:00pm daily.
Learning with Joy
In completing this institute, you will learn sequential, step-by-step strategies for how to plan, teach, and pace your lessons and rehearsals in ways that guide your students to new musical heights. Although the Kodály approach focuses on the voice as the primary teaching instrument, the principles of this approach can be applied in any classroom context – vocal or instrumental; preschool, elementary, secondary, or at the university level. By studying the philosophy and methods of this approach, you will be equipped with tools and techniques to improve your students’ musical literacy, sight-reading, writing, theory, composition, inner hearing, intonation, and artistry.
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Pricing Information
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Early-Bird Registration Rate (
Before May 2extended to May 16): $799 - Regular Registration Rate (After May 16): $999
- Optional Parking Add-On: $25 (regular CSUB parking rate is $6/day)
- Choral Ensemble Only: $35 (for alumni and friends of the Institute)
Both our Early-Bird and Regular registrations include the full range of classes: pedagogy, song literature, musicianship, choral ensemble, and conducting.
New this year: Alumni and friends of the Institute can choose to enroll in the Choral Ensemble! The choral ensemble will meet from 1:50pm-2:50pm each day (the schedule on July 3rd will be different). The $35 Choral Ensemble registration fee includes the cost of materials and the cost of parking. Choral Ensemble participants will be provided a coupon code to register for parking throughout the Institute.
To enroll, visit our Eventbrite Website. Select the registration option you need (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, or Choral Ensemble Only). If you need to purchase parking, you can add that on as you register. Following the completion of your registration, you will enter enrollment information (including voice part preference for choir), and you will then receive a follow-up email from the co-directors of the CSUB Kodály Institute.
“ This program will revolutionize the way you approach music education, make music literacy more accessible and enjoyable for both the teacher and the student, and will ultimately make your job easier for the rest of your career.”
Carlin Truong, Level I Grad