Kodaly Today: A Cognitive Approach to Elementary Music Education

In Kodi??ly Today, Mi??chei??l Houlahan and Philip Tacka offer an expertly-researched, thorough, and - most importantly - practical approach to transforming curriculum goals into tangible, achievable musical objectives and effective lesson plans. Their model - grounded in the latest research in music perception and cognition - outlines the concrete practices behind constructing effective teaching portfolios, selecting engaging music repertoire for the classroom, and teaching musicianship skills successfully to elementary students of all degrees of proficiency. Addressing the most important questions in creating and teaching Kodi??ly-based programs, Houlahan and Tacka write through a practical lens, presenting a clear picture of how the teaching and learning processes go hand-in-hand. Their innovative approach was designed through a close, six-year collaboration between music instructors and researchers, and offers teachers an easily-followed, step-by-step roadmap for developing students' musical understanding and metacognition skills. A comprehensive resource in the realm of elementary music education, this book is a valuable reference for all in-service music educators, music supervisors, and students and instructors in music education.

Micheal Houlahan is Professor of Music Theory at Millersville University. He holds a Kodaly Diploma from the Franz Liszt Academy - Zoltan Kodaly Pedagogical Institute in Budapest and from the Kodaly Center of America.

Philip Tacka is Professor of Music at Millersville University. He holds a Kodaly Diploma from the Franz Liszt Academy - Zoltan Kodaly Pedagogical Institute in Budapest and from the Kodaly Center of America.

Both authors have lectured internationally on music theory, education and Kodaly studies.