University of Montevallo Kodály Institute University of Montevallo Department of Music

Registration begins March 1, 2019 at www.montevallo.edu/kodalyThe Kodály concept begins with the singing voice — an instrument carried by every child. Using musical material found within the child’s culture, teachers are trained to facilitate the development of musical skills through aural, physical and visual learning. Although this approach is often found in primary schools, its principles apply to all age groups. Many ensemble directors in secondary schools utilize Kodály principles for sight-reading, intervallic training, and harmonization, to name only a few direct applications.

As the only Kodály Certification program in Alabama, the University of Montevallo Kodály Institute provides an exceptional professional development opportunity that will equip music educators with tools and resources to enrich the curriculum, strengthen learning outcomes, and foster best teaching practices.

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July 8-19, 2019 • Levels 1, 2, & 3Hosted by Saint Luke's Episcopal Church, Birmingham, AL

For more information, please contact:Dr. Becky Halliday, Director ahalliday@montevallo.edu

(205) 665-6666

This professional development course is recommended by the Organization of American Kodaly Educators. See oake.org for more information.

Jeremy Howard received a B.M.E. in vocal music education and an M.M. with an emphasis in the Kodályphilosophy from Morehead State University. He holds certification in all three levels of the Kodály teaching method. Additionally, he studied at the Kodály Institute in Kecskemet, Hungary during the summer of 2011. Mr. Howard currently serves as the General Music Teacher and Choir Director at Christ the King Cathedral School in Lexington,Kentucky. He is active as a conductor and clinician, and teaches Kodály certification courses in Alabama and Kentucky. He is the president of the Kentucky Association of Kodály Educators (KAKE) and a member of the Organization of American Kodály Educators (OAKE).

Dr. Rachel Gibson is an Associate Professor of Music at Westfield State University in Massachusetts and holds aPh.D. in Music Education from the University of Washington. She is a specialist in early childhood and elementary music education, has trained in Kodály and Orff approaches, and an active clinician at the state and national levels. She recently completed a nine-month sabbatical in Guatemala and Nicaragua where she engaged in folk song collection and language study. Prior to her current position, Dr. Gibson taught K-6 general and choral music for 15 years in New York, Connecticut, and Washington State.

Dr. Michele Paynter Paise is a member of the music faculty at Morehead State University, where she teachesundergraduate and graduate courses in music education. In addition, she serves as Director of The Kodály Institute of Kentucky. Certified in both Orff Schulwerk and Kodály, Dr. Paise is a sought after clinician who has presented numerous workshops focused on elementary and vocal music education. She holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees from Shepherd University, a Master of Music degree from The Peabody Insititute of the Johns Hopkins University, and a Doctorate of Musical Arts from Arizona State University.

Kurt Cereske is a doctoral candidate in Music Education at Texas Tech University. He is an experienced musiceducator, specializing in early childhood and elementary music education, children’s choral music, Kodály methodology and musicianship training. An active clinician, Cereske has presented workshops at regional and national conferences, and has served as a guest conductor for honor choirs throughout the United States. Mr. Cereske earned a B.S. in Education from Martin Luther College, a M.M.Ed. from Michigan State University, and Kodály certification from the Kodály Association of Southern California's Summer Education Institute. He has served on the board of the Kodály Association of Southern California (KASK) and OAKE. Currently, he is the President of the Kodály Educators of West Texas (KEWT).