Kodály, Zoltán | kōˈdī(yə), ˈkōdī | (1882–1967), Hungarian composer. He was deeply involved in the collection and publication of Hungarian folk songs. His works include Psalmus Hungaricus (1923), the opera Háry János (1925–27), and numerous choral works.
Organization of American Kodály Educators – inspired by the vision of Zoltán Kodály, the mission of the Organization of American Kodály Educators is to support music education of the highest quality, promote universal music literacy and lifelong music making, and preserve the musical heritage of the people of the United States of America through education, artistic performance, advocacy and research. JOIN TODAY!
Hungarian Cultural Institute in Slovakia – Hungarian folk song page.
Sight-Singing Magic by Paul Kimball – sequential Kodaly-based solfege exercises from So-Mi through letter names and key signatures.
Ed Sheeran’s Mom is a Kodály Teacher – cool.
Austin ISD Fine Arts: Kodály Concept – awesome teachers making a difference.
Fidelio – 8 photos of Zoltán Kodály have been found.
How History Influences Music: Zoltán Kodály – music often reflects the time and place in which it was written. Historians often look to music to learn more about a society and its culture. This new Class Notes video from Classical MPR looks at the example of Zoltán Kodály’s Dances of Galánta because it offers us insight about a time and place that was forever altered by the march of history. What’s more, this Class Notes video combines lessons from social studies and music. Music teachers can download the curriculum to incorporate this video into their lesson plans.
International Kodály Society – active in 34 countries with Affiliated National Organizations in 16 countries. The IKS was founded in 1975 in Kecskemét, Hungary to promote the musical, educational and cultural concepts associated with Zoltán Kodály for the benefit of music generally and, in particular, for the educational advancement of youth. The Society serves as an international forum for all who are active in the spirit of the Hungarian master as composer, scholar, and educator.
Interview with Zoltán Kodály (1966) – this interview was recorded on Aug-1-1966 at the University of California, Santa Barbara. The interview is conducted by fellow Hungarian Erno Daniel in English.
The Kodály Method, a Singing Technique for All – No child is devoid of musicality. That’s what Zoltán Kodály thought when he first set up the musical teaching method bearing his name. And the best way to develop it is to sing along. Original – France Musique.
Kodály: Writings on Music Education – this long-awaited volume of Kodály’s writings on music education contains articles, speeches and interviews by the world-renowned composer, ethnomusicologist and pedagogue.
Lamentation. Music by Zoltán Kodály, Choreography by Martha Graham, Danced by Peggy Lyman – reaches to the depth of your soul.