About the Program

Zoltán Kodály (1882 - 1967) was a Hungarian composer, ethnomusicologist, linguist, educator, author and philosopher who inspired a revolution in the teaching of music in Hungary. He, together with colleagues, established new principles for music education now known as the Kodály Philosophy of music education.

In 1980, Capital Graduate Gregory Von Stein ('77) and professor of music education Dr. Sandra Mathias established The Kodály Institute at Capital. Endorsed by the Organization of American Kodaly Educators, opportunities include:

• Study with distinguished faculty of world-class master teachers 
• Direct application and implementation of pedagogy into the classroom
• Degree completed in a minimum of 3 summers
• Endorsed by the Organization of American Kodály Educators

Preferred Tracks of Study

The Kodály Institute students can choose one of two tracks of study:

• Elementary Music Education with a Kodaly Emphasis
• Secondary Choral Music Education with a Kodaly Emphasis

Program Dates and Courses

Summer Session  I - June 25 -July 13, 2012
Summer Session II - July 16 - August 3, 2012

 Sample Program Schedule (PDF)

Education Courses - Offered Summer I

• Educational Psychology in the Music Classroom
• Research in Music and Education
• Special Learners in the Music Classroom
• Child/Adolescent Literature in the Music Classroom

Music Courses - Offered Summer II

• Choir
• Conducting
• Folk Song/Choral Research
• Methodology
• Musicianship

Final Project

All Masters students complete a final project. This can be done either during their final summer or the following school year. The final project should be scheduled with the program director.

Apply Now

Ready to get started? Find out how to apply to the Master of Music in Music Education program and get started on your application (PDF) right away. If you have questions about whether the program is right for you, contact Susanna Mayo at 614-236-6199 or smayo@capital.edu.