What is your refund policy?

We understand that in rare circumstances participants may need to cancel their enrollment, and it is our policy to allow for a partial refund of course fees prior to the start of the program. If enrollment is cancelled for any reason prior to 2 weeks before the program start date (June 5), participants will receive a 75% refund. Cancellations made after June 5th will be eligible for a 50% refund. We will not be able to honor refund requests after the program start date.

Do you offer CEUs and/or credit units?

Yes! The CSUB Kodály Institute courses may be taken for either academic credit or CEU (Continuing Education Units). If you would like to receive academic credit, start by filling out the Kodály Academic Credit Registration form. These courses provide up to 6 units of credit, and have course department numbers that begin with MUS. If you would like to receive CEUs, start by filling out the Kodály CEU Registration form. These courses provide up to 6 units of credit, and have course department numbers that begin with EDUX.  To finish registering for academic credit or CEUs, or for more information about this process, please contact Jennifer Patino in the office of Extended Education and Global Outreach.

Is this course endorsed by the Organization of American Kodály Educators?

Yes! Attendees can expect:

• Experienced instructors who meet the same qualifications as all other OAKE-Endorsed programs.
• Pertinent information regarding requirements for further study towards the full Kodály certificate.
• Complete schedule for all five core areas of study (musicianship, Music Lit., Conducting, Choral Ensemble, and Pedagogy) totaling one-third of the contact hours needed to obtain the completed training certificate.

Is there a schedule available?

A daily schedule will be shared with enrolled participants prior to the start of the Institute. Classes meet from 8:30am-5:00pm each weekday during the Institute, and students are expected to attend all sessions to earn their OAKE Certificate.

Students will generally take pedagogy, song literature, and / or musicianship in the morning, with choral ensemble, conducting, and special topics in the afternoon. Each day will end with a few minutes of common singing in which all participants can enjoy learning a folk song, canon, or folk dance together.