Early Childhood Kodaly Music Classes

For 3-6 year old children

held by

MARTA MODUNA

formerly teacher, ANU School of Music

with over 20 years experience in early childhood music education

(Marta studied the Kodaly concept in Hungary for 16 years.)

at GORMAN HOUSE

Ainslie Avenue, Canberra

(also at pre-schools, primary schools and early childhood centres)

“Marta’s professional and charismatic style of teaching brings joy to all involved!”

Head, ANU School of Music

“Marta knows how to nurture children’s innate appreciation and love of music. Her talent has opened my children’s eyes, ears and hearts to the world of music. That foundation will be with them for life.”

Parent

“I love singing Marta’s songs.”

Student

“Marta has provided the children with ....

A structured music environment where children learn to appreciate music whilst learning about rhythm, tone, pitch and beat.

Staff have benefited from Marta’s extensive experience and knowledge about music.”

Director, Woden Early Childhood Centre

"The perfect music class"
The Canberra Times

Aims of The Early Childhood Music Program:

To introduce children to music, to encourage a love of singing, a sense of pitch, a musical ear, feel of beat and rhythm, to move harmoniously to music.

to teach the basics of musical reading and writing.

the children also learn concentration, cooperation, confidence and consideration of others.

The love and appreciation of music will stay with these children for the rest of their life.

Classes are run during school terms on Mondays.

EVERYBODY IS WELCOME!

Please ring MARTA MODUNA on

(02) 6286 6608

THE MODUNA MUSIC PROGRAM

MARTA MODUNA (BMus., BSc(Math.), DipEd.)

Bio:

Marta is passionate about music and about teaching participants in her Program to enjoy and appreciate music. She has taught at the Australian National University’s School of Music and has over 20 years experience in both early childhood music education and adult instruction. Marta was trained at the Zoltan Kodaly School of Music, Hungary, where she became an accomplished musician. She graduated from University as a music educator. The Kodaly approach to early childhood music education which Marta uses to impart music skills to participants has global appeal. It is widely acclaimed for its wholistic approach in developing the musical abilities of children and in setting the foundations for them to achieve their musical potential. Graduates from her Program have continued to enjoy music and to develop their musical abilities “each according to their own” with some of her former students now members of some of Australia’s musical symphonies and orchestras. Her warm and caring yet firm approach will win over children to love and appreciate music and develop their confidence, cooperation, concentration, and consideration of others.

THE MODUNA EARLY CHILDHOOD KODALY MUSIC PROGRAM - For 3-6’s

When:	School Terms: Mondays
Duration:	45 minutes per lesson
Cost:	$100 per school term
Format:	Small structured Group classes
Parent Participation:	Nil

KEY PROGRAM GOALS:

To introduce children to music
To encourage and develop a love of singing
To develop a sense of pitch,
To develop a musical ear
To develop the feel of beat and rhythm and the harmonious movement to music
To develop and attain the four “Cs”

THE 4 “Cs”

The 4 “Cs” - Concentration, Cooperation, Confidence and Consideration of others, are the building blocks for participation in both individual and group music activities. The 4 “Cs” will prepare a child for future choral and group instrumental activities while also assisting their individual development as future musicians. The 4 “Cs” are emphasised and developed at all levels of the Moduna Early Childhood Kodaly Program.

“The love and appreciation of music stays with the children of Marta Moduna’s Music Program for the rest of their life. It positively affects their future musical development when they continue with singing and instrumentation lessons.”

SKILLS TAUGHT:

Program for 3 year olds:

The Program’s beginner’s level includes learning:

To sing in tune
To feel the beat of different types of music
To imitate 4 beat rhythm patterns
To move to piano music
How to sing high/low (pitch), loud/soft (tone) and fast/slow (pace)
How to recognise songs from the melody
How to recognise the sound of different percussion instruments

Program for 4 year olds:

The Program’s intermediate level aims to develop:

The singing skills introduced during the beginner’s level including emergent skills in pitch (high/low), tone (loud/soft) and pace (fast/slow)
A greater sense of feel for the beat of different types of music
Skills to play the rhythm of songs
Higher level imitation skills of more complex 4 beat rhythm patterns
Introductory Solfege skills in recalling and singing a wider range of melodies
A greater recognition of the sound of different percussion instruments

Program for 5 year olds:

The advanced level of the program includes improving:

the singing skills gained at the intermediate level including the children’s developing skills in pitch (high/low), tone (loud/soft) and pace (fast/slow)
the sense of feel for the beat of a wider range of music beyond intermediate level
the skills required to play the rhythm of more complex tunes
the imitation skills required to play more complex 4 beat rhythm patterns and
Solfege Intermediate level skills in recalling and singing wider range and more complicated melodies.

Additional aspects include:

Introduction to reading and writing of fundamental notes and complex 4 beat rhythm patterns
Introduction to simultaneous playing of beat and rhythm, ostinato, inner-hearing and canon
Introduction to the Stave
Attaining the ability to recognise the sound of different percussion instruments

Program for 6 year olds:

The graduate level of the program includes preparation for transition into future singing or instrumentation lessons. The skills acquired at the advanced level are further refined and include:

Well rounded singing skills in pitch (high/low), tone (loud/soft) and pace (fast/slow)
Demonstrable individual understanding of the sense of feel for the beat of a complex range of music
Demonstrable individual skills required to play the rhythm of complex tunes
Reading and writing of fundamental notes and more complex rhythm patterns
Attaining the ability to place five notes on the Stave (Pentatonic Songs)
Higher level Solfege skills in recalling and singing complicated melodies in tune
Maintaining the ability to recognise the sound of a wider range of percussion instruments

Who can participate in the Program?

The Program is open to all children ranging from 3 to 6 years old.

How can my child participate in the Program?

Please contact Marta Moduna on 6286 6608.