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About Us

Promoting high quality music education training for everyone

IMEC 2023
IMEC 2023
IMEC 2023
KSSA Launch 2022
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KSSA Curriculum workshop 2023
KSSA Curriculum workshop 2023
IMEC 2023
IMEC 2023
IMEC 2023

Founded in 2021

The Kodály Society of South Africa was founded in 2021 by four passionate music educators with the aim of promoting this approach throughout the country and the broader Africa. These educators were Dr Dorette Vermeulen, Elrika van der Merwe, Eljé Oosthuizen and Liesl Swanepoel. 

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Functioning of the KSSA

The KSSA functions through the passion and drive of individuals who:
1) are willing to work for free as volunteers;
2) have a passion for furthering Kodály music education in South Africa;

3) have a fair knowledge of the Kodály approach and the music education industry.

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​We are a spontaneous society, building on the initiatives and drives of team members. We function in different team structures: the Executive Team, Supportive Team and Volunteers. 

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Our goals

  • To promote interest in the Kodály approach in South Africa.

  • To provide a network of support for teachers and students involved in Kodály music education.

  • To provide opportunities for professional growth and development of music educators in South Africa.

  • To nurture and foster excellent musicianship, pedagogical innovation, and self-expression through singing, movement, rhythmic training, sight-singing and sight-reading, and improvisation.

  • To encourage and promote attendance of local Kodály music courses, workshops, and regional conferences.

  • To advocate quality music education for all school learners and tertiary students in South Africa.

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Our values

  • The KSSA is grateful for the opportunity to spread a life-changing approach to music education.

  • The KSSA is humble and honoured to be part of the greater mission of improving education in South Africa.

  • The KSSA values every person’s contribution to the cause.

  • The KSSA strives to deliver high-quality service.

  • The KSSA follows a Christian ethos.

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