Dana DinkelThe Kodaly Children鈥檚 Choir Camp has returned to campus for another round of singing, dancing and do-si-do-ing along with the 25 music educators signed up to learn how to teach music through familiar folk music and games.
WSU, in partnership with Kodaly Music Educators of Kansas, began offering the Kodaly camp for kids in summer 2006.
麻豆破解版 State had become an official site in 2002 for training music teachers in the Kodaly method, created by Hungarian composer Zoltan Kodaly (pronounced 鈥渒o-dye鈥�).
Starting June 2, the educators themselves 鈥� many of whom came from other states 鈥� began working on their Kodaly skills and certification levels.
The youth camp officially began June 9, giving young singers the chance to improve their vocal skills, learn Kodaly choral techniques and network with other students and faculty.
The choir program takes day campers or resident campers, who are housed in WSU dormitories through the week and given campus privileges to the Heskett Center, among other activities.
They have rehearsed under the direction of guest conductor Elaine Quilichini, artistic director of the Calgary Girls Choir in Canada.
Elaine Bernstorf, College of Fine Arts associate dean and professor, is the campus liaison for the Kodaly program.
Now, about 50 youth age 10-14 will show the results of a week of hard work and play in a performance at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 13, in Wiedemann Recital Hall.
The concert is free and open to the public. It will also be broadcast on WSU鈥檚 student-run Internet radio station, WSUiR, at .