Kodály Today (Second Edition)

This resource equips music instructors for teaching musicianship in both the aural/oral and written music traditions. It provides a comprehensive approach to music teaching, emphasizing positioning performance, movement, repertoire, instruments, music literacy skills, music creativity, and music listening as the basis for music education.

Included are curriculum goals, repertoire lists, and a pedagogical list of songs arranged according to grade level.

New to this Edition:

• Features methodology specifically developed for the 21st century
• Fully integrated with the Kodaly Today handbooks series
• Updated and revised core text
• New chapters addressing the application of the Kodály method to the elementary choir and the use of technology in the Kodály classroom

Contents:

• Introduction
• Chapter 1: Building the Framework of a Music Curriculum Based on the Kodály Concept
• Chapter 2: Developing a Music Repertoire of Songs For The Elementary Music Classroom
• Chapter 3: Developing Creative Expression In The Elementary Classroom Through Singing Movement and Playing Instruments
• Chapter 4: Teaching Tools and Techniques for Developing Audiation and Music Literacy Skills
• Chapter 5: From Sound to Symbol: A Model of Learning and Instruction for Teaching Music Concepts and Skills
• Chapter 6: Grade One Through Five Teaching Strategies for Rhythmic and Melodic Concepts and Elements
• Chapter 7: Developing Musicianship Skills in the Classroom
• Chapter 8: Technology in the Kodály Classroom
• Chapter 9: Applying the Kodály Concept to the Elementary Choir
• Chapter 10: Sequencing and Lesson Planning
• Chapter 11: Teaching Musicianship Skills Starting in the Upper Grades
• Chapter 12: Evaluation and Assessment
• Chapter 13: Organizing Your Teaching Resources for Elementary Classroom