Karikázó, 1977. július - 1978. április (3. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1977-07-01 / 1. szám
Eszterlánc Hungarian Character Dance Company is a recently organized group of young people in the San Francisco Bay area, concerned with the preservation and transmission of Hungarian folklore and culture. The group is endeavouring not only to entertain but also to educate. Lecture-demonstrations, concerts, as well as single performances are planned to achieve this goal. The performance of Kálmán Magyar's Palotás at the annual, elegant Pannónia Ball in San Francisco marked the debut of the dance group. This was followed by Székely Csalogató, a portrayal of Transylvanian culture, choreographed by the group's director, Eva Mária Kish. The dancers rehearse on Thursday evenings. Members of the community contribute their time and energy in fulfilling the many background functions necessary to a successful performing group. Any persons interested in joining ESZTER LÁNC, or in making arrangements for appearances should contact: Éva Mária Kish ESZTERLÁNC 291 Stanford Avenue Palo Alto, Ca. 94306 (415) 327-6980 EVA MARIA KISH is a qualified and enthusiastic teacher. She has danced many years herself and has been the Assistant Choreographer of the Hungarian Theater and Dance Company in Cleveland, Ohio. She has conducted Hungarian dance workshops in California and New York. She has .just received her Masters Degree in Dance at Stanford University. The Hungarian House in San Francisco has expanded its Friday night classes for children to accomodate a wider age range (5-21), as well as expanded the curriculum offerings to include carving, drawing, Hungarian music and songs along with folk dance. The children are divided into 4 groups and spend 1 /2 an hour with an instructor in each area. The program has proven to be a qualified success. Persons interested in enrolling their children should contact the Magyar HázJ415)348-2474 or the program director, Eva-Maria Kish (415) 327-6980. Zoltán Kodály Pedagogical Institute of Music The "Zoltán Kodály" Pedagogical Institute of Music was established in 1975 in Kecskemet, with the purpose of providing post-graduate training for music teachers and performing artists. Zoltán Kodály, the Hungarian composer's concept was that the human voice is the simplest and most beautiful instrument to plant the seed of musical knowledge in children, thus making it available to a wider strata of society. This basic idea became the foundation for the Hungarian method of general musical education . Through its diversified courses,the Institute wishes to disseminate the means of of this successful method universally. PROGRAM 1. Two-year course , based on Kodaly's concept, in theory and practice. 2. Intensive one month summer seminars held biennially. 3. Short post-graduate courses. 4. Research to evaluate the general intellectual and psychological effects of the Kodály concept. THE TEACHING STAFF A small, expert faculty, aided by professors of the Liszt Academy and the Academy of Sciences. STUDENT BODY The courses are designed for teachers, choral conductors who are interested in using the Kodály concept of teaching at any level,from kindergarten through college, and for any individual who wishes to í get acquainted thoroughly with the method. All courses are offered at beginner and advanced level. CURRICULUM Basic Required courses Solfege Methodology Observation of classes Musical Theory (Harmony) Conducting Sco re reading Chorus and choral directing Folk Music (knowledge of materials and analysis) Chamber music Additional (optional) courses Psychology of music teaching Hungarian language Solo instrument Observation of classes and practice teaching. Summer courses They are designed as two weeks and one month long. The faculty consists of experienced teachers who are familiar with the problems of adapting the Kodály concept of teaching in a foreign culture. The following information, taken from an article in "Canadian-Hungarian Life " weekly newspaper, testifies to the interest the world has taken in the "Kodály concept of musical education". The III. Kodály S y m p o s i u m , organized by the International Kodály Society, will be held in Halifax, N. S., Canada, between Aug. 7-14, 1977. The Society was founded two years ago and its leadership truly represents its international membership. President: Deanna Hoermann (Australia) , Vice-presidents: Péter Erdei, who is dir. of the Kodály Inst.in Hung, and Dr. László Vikar, both of Hungary Secretary: Mary Alice Heim (U. S. A. ) Treasurer: Pierre Perron (Canada) Mrs. Zoltán Kodály, widow of the late composer is the Honorary President of the Socie ty. J The basic purpose of the Society is to aid and guide the activity of musical ex- Iperts universally in the preservance and i proper employment of Zoltán Kodály's 1 musical and pedagogical teachings. In the United States, Kodály Institutes •are active in Boston, Mass, and Oakland, I Calif. Similarly, this concept is taught at . the National Kodály Inst, in Sydney, Aust, ralia. Recently, Kodály Societies were i formed in Paris, France and in Tokyo,Ja! pan. I The III. Kodály Symposium in Halifax, I N. S. promises to be a successful one.Ap- Í plications from 18 countries were receiv! ed to partake in the program. } Chorus works of the composer will be ; taught, analyzed. Lectures, open discussions will advance the knowledge of all j participants. Also, preparations for the upcoming celebration of the 100th anniversary of Zol:tán Kodaly's birthday will be discussed in detail. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 1 Bachelor degree of equivalent Music diploma from a recognized conservatory or 4 years teachers' training college. 2. Recommendations 3. Applicants should send a cassette tape, 15-20 min. long, with the following on it: a.) A Bach piece on piano, level cf the three part inventions. b. ) A sonata movement, showing the most advanced level of ability. c. ) Non-pianists should submit examples on their major instrument. d. )A simple Haydn, Mozart; Schubert or similar song with piano accompaniment. Send tape to: Péter Erdei, Director Zoltán Kodály Pedagogical Institute of Music H-6001 Kecskemét, pf. 188 HUNGARY Application deadline is May 1st of every year. All students are expected to be familiar with the folk music of their respective countries and to bring a compil&Uor. of folk songs, children's songs characteristic of their cultures. Judith Magyar