Summer Recap

Hello Parents and Guardians,

I hope this posts finds you and your families well. As summer winds itself down and I find myself back in the classroom, prepping for the coming school year, I thought it would be a good time to recap what I have been working on this summer to better inspire and educate your children in the music classroom.

This summer, I had the amazing opportunity to enroll in the St. Thomas Univeristy's Kodaly Institute!
Now, I realize that this doesn't mean a whole lot to many, if any, of you so let me explain:

What is Kodaly?
Kodaly Concept:

• Is a philosophy of education and a concept of teaching. 
• Is a comprehensive program to train basic musical skills and teach the reading and writing of music.
• Is an integration of many of the best ideas, techniques, and approaches to music education. 
• Is an experience-based approach to teaching.

I am enrolled in a three year, Graduate level program that takes place for two weeks each summer on the campus of the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. I have completed level I of  III and will continue with the completion of my full Certification the next two summers.


Why am I getting Certified in Kodaly Method?

As a music educator, I want to bring my best self to the classroom so that the students can receive the best musical education possible. Kodaly Certification challenges my musical skills in several different ways! I am becoming a better conductor, singer, my ear training and pitch matching has improved, and I am just a better musician all around! 
This certification also requires me to build a full music library with high quality, authentic folk song repertoire which will make my teaching more engaging, playful, and effective as well as expose students to their own culture as well as cultures all over the world.
This certification is going to make me the best educator I can be for your students and their musical futures!


What this means for your students?

Your students will be taught musical concepts through singing, music making, and play. Students will learn in a safe and encouraging environment with each lesson which adhere to the National Standards for Music Education! 

Please follow the link below for an amazing layout of the Kodaly Concept for the Organization of American Kodaly Educators (OAKE)
 https://www.oake.org/about-us/the-kodaly-concept/ 



Please feel free to email with any questions about my experience or ask me at Open House in September! I am so energized and excited to bring this new concept into the classroom and straight to your children! 

I am excited for the new year and the new experiences I will build with your students!
Enjoy the rest of your summer,

Abby Lynn Hoselton 

P.S. On August 8th, 2015, I became Mrs. Hoselton when I married my wonderful husband, Paul! :)