I wanted to tell forum users about my very exciting, forthcoming year of study in Hungary.

Since being introduced to the Kodaly approach to music education by Cyrilla on the CT course, it has become the most important aspect of my musical life and I have decided to take a year away from my work and go to the Kodaly Institute in Hungary to study the approach intensively. I have also been invited by one of the schools in which I teach to take over the running of the music in the infant department using the Kodaly methodology when I return in September next year. This is of course a hugely exciting prospect for me.

I want to sing the praises of the Associated Board for the development of the CT ABRSM course. It was directly as a result of this course that I discovered Cyrilla (the best Kodaly teacher around in my opinion) and of course Kodaly. Like all Ronseal wood products, the CT course does exactly what it says on the tin.......in other words it takes you where you are at as a music teacher and develops you and this was certainly the case with me.

I would urge all music teachers to consider participating on this course because it will change you and your teaching forever and for the better (and you might get to meet Cyrilla too!).

I will be logging onto the forums from time to time and if anybody is interested in what happens on my course then I would be very happy to let you know. I leave in September.

Wow! How exciting. Have an amazing time and keep us up to date with how it goes

Have a good time HK.

Send your old Kodaly class a sol-fa postcard.

My piano teacher did that last year; she's just back (and I've already been to one of her new improved Kodaly classes). Think she enjoyed it!

Deeply envious, I cant just shoot off to Hungrary for a year (kids schooling, hubby's job) but this sounds an amazing opportunity. Do make the most of it and enjoy.

Excellent!! Good for you Does that mean you wont be at Chethams this year?

Wouldn't miss Chethams........I'll be there!

That's what I thought!! I'm going again this year.......... can't wait!!

Wouldn't miss Chethams........I'll be there!
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That's what I thought!! I'm going again this year.......... can't wait!!
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What are you playing at the moment?

[quote name='Hammerklavier' date='Aug 4 2006, 11:29 PM' post='370441']
Wouldn't miss Chethams........I'll be there!
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That's what I thought!! I'm going again this year.......... can't wait!!
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What are you playing at the moment?
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I am working on ............

Mozart Sonata in Bb K570 1st movement
Rachmaninoff Prelude in C# minor Op 3 No 2

May even be brave enough to play this year........... or maybe not

What are you working on?

Enjoy yourself in Hungary, Hammerklavier! It is such a wonderful opportunity!!!

Have a great time! Good luck.

Fantastic! I'm sure you will have a wonderful time.
Keep in touch when you have chance and let us know how it's going.

WHAT AM I GOING TO DO WITHOUT MY SLAVE FOR A WHOLE YEAR??????????

*wails*

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WHAT AM I GOING TO DO WITHOUT MY SLAVE FOR A WHOLE YEAR??????????

*wails*


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You know I will always be your slave!! I'll have to be your slave in spirit!



[quote name='yamaha' date='Aug 4 2006, 11:35 PM' post='370444']
[quote name='Hammerklavier' date='Aug 4 2006, 11:29 PM' post='370441']
Wouldn't miss Chethams........I'll be there!
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That's what I thought!! I'm going again this year.......... can't wait!!
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What are you playing at the moment?
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I am working on ............

Mozart Sonata in Bb K570 1st movement
Rachmaninoff Prelude in C# minor Op 3 No 2

May even be brave enough to play this year........... or maybe not

What are you working on?
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I'm working on Beethoven's F major Sonata op 54, the one that lies between the 'Waldstein' and 'Appassionata'. It's just fab! Also playing a Brahms capriccio from opus 76.

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I'm working on Beethoven's F major Sonata op 54, the one that lies between the 'Waldstein' and 'Appassionata'. It's just fab! Also playing a Brahms capriccio from opus 76.
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I never done any Brahms, which one from Op 76 are you doing? Will you be performing this year?

[quote name='yamaha' date='Aug 6 2006, 02:12 PM' post='371229']
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I'm working on Beethoven's F major Sonata op 54, the one that lies between the 'Waldstein' and 'Appassionata'. It's just fab! Also playing a Brahms capriccio from opus 76.
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I never done any Brahms, which one from Op 76 are you doing? Will you be performing this year?
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Probably won't perform.....too much learning to do! It's opus 76/8. C major capriccio. It's a fabulous piece. I played it at Chethams two years ago and have re-learnt it as I have to play something to the piano teacher in Hungary. I get to study piano as well as doing all the Kodaly material and the piano teacher there is fantastic.

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Probably won't perform.....too much learning to do! It's opus 76/8. C major capriccio. It's a fabulous piece. I played it at Chethams two years ago and have re-learnt it as I have to play something to the piano teacher in Hungary. I get to study piano as well as doing all the Kodaly material and the piano teacher there is fantastic.
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I've just listened to the Brahms at the ITunes Music Store, it is lovely Sounds rather difficult though!

That's fabulous that you get to study piano as well in Hungary, I bet you are so excited!

Did you ever master the Moonlight sonata by the way? I didn't, I put it away again, it still seems impossible for me I would love to hear you play it