Every folksong equals to a spiritual exercise
Co-chairman Balázs Fülei's interlocutor is Horváth Szilárd, television presenter, director of the Búzaszem Catholic Primary School and Primary Art School.
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IKS Bulletin
The Bulletin of the International Kodály Society is a peer-reviewed professional journal containing scholarly studies as well as other topics of interest to our members. You can browse all the issues published since the foundation of the IKS.
History of the IKS
Scholarly dissertation exploring the history of the IKS from the beginnings to our days.
Reflections on Kodály
This volume contains articles about the great Hungarian master, written by twenty-four non-Hungarians.
Music Makes a Difference
The Effect of Kodály's Musical Training on the Psychological Development of Elementary School Children. One of the basic works on the topic of the Kodály concept and the musical transfer effect.
Free Resources for Community Choirs
The purpose of this set of materials is to support singing as a fundamental human activity and an essential expression of community life.
These materials are designed to encourage broad participation by providing repertoire that is accessible, inclusive, and practical for singers of varied backgrounds and abilities.
IKFA
The International Katalin Forrai Award commemorates the worldwide contribution to the Music Education of young children made by Katalin Forrai during her lifetime. Its aim is also to encourage, inspire and reward teachers in Early Years, Nursery and Kindergarten settings throughout the world who are contributing to her legacy through their work with children and teachers today. Read about past awardees and follow this continuously expanding section.
Podcasts
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From the catharsis industry to sports mental training
Co-chair Balázs Fülei's conversation partner is Kossuth Prize-winning opera singer Klára Kolonits.
From a foil-wrapped bun to a solo recital
Interview with neuropsychologist Dr. Nándor Donauer
Videos
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IKS Symposium 2027 Cork
The Symposium’s theme is “Varied Cultures, Shared Experiences”. A call for papers will be announced soon.
Hidden in Hand Signs
The film provides insight into the foundations of the pedagogical concept named after Zoltán Kodály and its domestic and international reception.
IKS Symposium 2025 Kecskemét
GOLDEN JUBILEE: 50 Years of Excellence: Core Principles in Changing Contexts
Katalin Forrai's Videos
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Katalin Forrai Portrait
Compiled from archive footage and documents by Ilona Gállné Gróh and Helga M. Dietrich.
Kodály Concept in Practice (Age 3-6)
Katalin Forrai’s Music Educational Principles in Practice
Blogs
Blog by Jean-Pierre Amann
Blog about recordings of Kodály’s works
Blog de Jean-Pierre Amann sur les enregistrements des œuvres de Kodály
Research Blog by Dr. Matthias Balázsi
Blog about current Kodály-related graduate and post-graduate research projects