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Due to expressed interest from our members and followers, we are delighted to present this wonderful 10-week online Solfège course at level 1, 2, 3 and 4.
The aim of this course is to develop each participant's sense of musicianship and to develop musicianship skills such as ear training and the ability to sight-read, all while developing a solid understanding of music theory.
COURSE DATES
Levels 2 and 4
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Start: Monday 20th January 2025
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Finish: Monday 7th April 2025
Levels 1 and 3
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Start: Thursday 23rd January 2025
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Finish: Thursday 10th April 2025
Class Times
Level 1: Thursdays 7:30-8:30pm
Level 2: Mondays 7-8pm
Level 3: Thursdays 7:30-8:30pm
Level 4: Mondays 7:15-8:15pm
All classes at local time (Dublin, Ireland)
COURSE FEE
Kodály Ireland Members €120
Non-members €160
MEET YOUR COURSE INSTRUCTORS
YASMIN FOLINI
Yasmin Folini is a graduate of the Department of Music Pedagogy at the Liszt Academy of Music. As a recipient of the Hungarian State Scholarship, she obtained her BA in General Music studies with Kodály Emphasis (Distinction), and her MA in Kodály Music Pedagogy (Distinction). In 2018 she received her diploma in Kokas Pedagogy from the Kokas Klára Agape Foundation (Kokas Klára Agape Zene-életöröm Alapítvány) in Budapest.
Since September 2015 she joined the faculty of the Kodály Institute of the Liszt Academy of Music, where she teaches mainly Solfége, and Music Theory. As a music teacher, she has delivered workshops in Italy, Greece, Hungary, Romania, Portugal, Slovenia, Estonia and South Korea.
As a pianist, Yasmin has won several competitions and has participated in many masterclasses in Piano and Chamber Music with P. Nagy, A. M. Ciornei, D. Blumenthal, B. Berman, J. Colom and M. Gouveia, among others.
From 2015 until 2022 Yasmin was a member of the New Ferenc Liszt Chamber Choir, working with conductors such as László Norbert Nemes, Péter Erdei, Grete Pedersen, Zsolt Hamar, Ko Matsushita and Pete Churchill, while giving numerous concerts in Hungary and abroad.
Since 2021 Yasmin lives in Athens and she teaches musicianship at the Athenaeum Conservatory and the Apollonio Conservatory while she continues her piano and counterpoint studies at the Athens Conservatory.
Lara Afrazmanech
Recently graduated from the masters in music pedagogy at the Kodály Institute, Lara Afrazmanech is a French/Irish choral singer and conductor with a passion for teaching. She is pursuing another year of post-masters studies with a scholarship at the Institute. Having grown up in France with the fixed do system, she transitioned to the movable do system in her undergraduate music degree at Trinity College Dublin, where she studied solfege under Amy Ryan, Lynsey Callaghan and Orla Flanagan. At the Institute, she studied under Yasmin Folini and Nóra Keresztes. A true advocate for the Kodály philosophy, Lara is also curious to explore and integrate new ways of teaching. Her thesis was on holistic harmonic perception. Lara is an independent filmmaker on the side and is currently writing her first feature film.
Amy Morrison
Amy completed her undergraduate degree in Music, and postgraduate Diploma in Education in Trinity College Dublin. In 2016, she completed a year-long diploma at the Kodály Institute in Kecskemét. Her year in Kecskemét further instilled her passion for music education and is committed to her work aiding the professional development of teachers in Ireland in relation to Zoltán Kodály and his philosophy and concept of music education. In 2021, she graduated from Dublin City University with a First Class Honours for the Masters in Choral Studies.
From 2011 to 2022, Amy worked as a Music Teacher in Newpark Comprehensive School in Blackrock, Co. Dublin. Since 2008, she has been a member of the Conference Team at Post-Primary Music Teachers’ Association conferences, and 2018-2020 served on the role of Vice-Chairperson of the Association.
Currently, Amy is teaching Music Methodology in Dublin City University for both the undergraduate BRelEd course, and the postgraduate PME (Music) course. She also teaches Musicianship in Leeson Park School of Music. Alongside this work, she is continuing her studies by completing certificate courses with the British Kodály Academy and the National Youth Choir of Scotland, and will engage with the new International Kodály Certificate this year.
LEVEL DESCRIPTOR
level 1
Ultimate beginner class. The perfect introduction for those who have little to no experience reading music, and using solfa!
level 2
For those who have some experience with music reading and understanding. If you have previously taken introductory Solfège classes and want to develop your skills, this is the place for you. Some familiarity with relative solfa is an advantage here, but not necessary.
level 3
For those who are comfortable with the use of relative solfa, and/or have a solid grounding with music theory. Perhaps you have previously taken Solfège Classes, or have had some formal training in music (either recently, or many moons ago!)
level 4
For those who are very comfortable with the use of relative solfa and/or music theory, and those who have had formal training in music. This is a space to push your musical knowledge, skill, and coordination.
Classes will run subject to enrolment. Spaces are limited.
Classes are guaranteed to take place on Monday and Thursday evenings; however, exact class details are subject to change.
MEMBERSHIP
If you would like to join Kodály Ireland as a member (€35/calendar year), please click below:
REFUND POLICY
If you have booked onto our solfège course but can no longer attend, we can offer you a credit note for use on any of our future courses. You must cancel your place via email before Sunday January 12 to avail of a credit note. Refunds can only be given where the course is cancelled ,or otherwise does not run as advertised.
What is Solfège?
Solfège is an interactive, collaborative, and kinesthetic type of music lesson, with the aim of developing musicianship skills such as ear training, the ability to sight-read as well as an understanding of music theory. It is not to be confused with the more commonly known word solfa, a term that describes a group of musical syllables ( "do re mi", etc) which are used to help understand melody (and will be used in a solfège class!).
Solfège is a type of musical training long-associated with the pioneering Hungarian music educator Zoltan Kodály. It was the aim of this impactful composer and pedagogue to provide young people with a life-long love and understanding of music. Kodály said that a good musician is one with a well- trained ear, a well-trained mind, a well-trained hand and a well-trained heart; a solfège lesson based on the Kodály philosophy is a highly practical one, with lots of music-making at its core.
What is Solfège?
What happens in a typical lesson?
As a solfège student you will develop your understanding of music in an active manner: our students sing in every lesson, both in unison and in harmony with their classmates; they work on their ear-training and memory development; they perform and learn to analyse folk songs and art music from the classical repertoire, with the intention of furthering their understanding of music theory and deepening their love of music.
What happens in a typical lesson?
Would I need to read music?
A basic understanding of the rudiments of music theory is necessary.
Would I need to read music?
Do I need to bring an instrument?
Yes. Make sure you have access to a piano/keyboard if possible during each lesson.
Do I need to bring an instrument?
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
A. C
"The course was thought out and executed very well. It introduced me to a wide range of new music and provided me with lots of new tools to improve my musicianship. The class was challenging but fun!"
K. N
"This course has improved and refreshed my musicianship skills, and I think it would be beneficial to all musicians."
E. M
"I think this course would benefit musicians with any level of prior solfège experience. It was engaging, encouraging and made me feel like I was consistently improving my musicianship skills."