Upcoming Workshops and Events
“Mix It Up” with Dr. Susan Brumfield
“Mix It Up” with Dr. Susan Brumfield
Hosted by the KSO
Current members can fill out the registration form in the member’s only section.
Not a member? Register below, and you’ll be able to access the registration page! (New members that have been given a free membership after completing a Kodály Levels Course with KSO will be charged a $30 fee, linked in the registration form)
Become a member of the KSC through the Kodály Society of Ontario. Students use code KSOSTUDENT for a $30 membership. Retired teachers use code KSORETIRED for a $40 membership.
MMEA Tempo
Tempo is Manitoba Music Educators’ annual professional development conference, welcoming music teachers from across the province. Attendees represent all grade levels, Kindergarten to Grade 12, and a range of disciplines including elementary music, band, choral, guitar, and strings.
The day includes up to 12 concurrent sessions in three time slots, led by local, national, and international experts in music education, as well as a keynote address for all attendees.
Tempo is also supported by industry sponsors, who share their products and services in the exhibitor break room.
Keynote Speaker Tim Lautzenheiser.
Singposium 2026
The music education community has an epidemic of imposter syndrome and deep-rooted feelings of inferiority. These often limit educators who seek to inspire students to feel safe to take risks and find joy in making music. In this workshop, Jake will share his journey towards teaching with courage based on his personal research and practices in hopes of encouraging participants to reframe their perceptions and practices by actively identitying and sharing their gifts. Bring a lunch and join us for our annual AGM over the lunch
MKS Refresh 2026!
Join us for short workshops om core areas of Kodály-inspired teaching—ideal for educators considering summer levels, new teachers, or anyone wanting a refresher and a meaningful day of connection with the MKS community.
Fall into Kodály
Fall into Kodály
with Sarah Schaub and other members of our Alberta Kodaly Association board
Join us in a workshop as an introduction or refresher to the wonderful world of Kodaly-inspired music education. In this workshop you will learn meaningful ways to include Kodaly-inspired teaching in your music classroom. These methods will lighten your planning load and create opportunities for authentic musical learning and joy for your students.
Members of the Alberta Kodály Association board will also use in their us classes timing lactih as thies you can put into practice Monday morning. This workshop is for educators who are brand new to the world of Kodaly and experienced pedagogues alike.
KSNS Fall Workshop - Building Authentic Connections
Join colleagues for a day of exploring ways to build authentic connections inside - and outside! - the elementary music program
A Sharing Session designed for Early Career Music Educators -KSNS Members
Indigenous Students & the Education System: One Family's Perspective -Jennie Eaglespeaker
Acadie de nos cœurs: Acadian Culture, Song, & Dance -Anne Cameron
All Join Hands! Cape Breton Square Sets -Maureen Dunn and Friends
Strategies for Leading Choirs
Strategies for Leading Choirs
with Dr. Kari Turunen, conductor of the Vancouver Chamber Choir
Classroom Music Resources and Teaching Strategies!
Join members of the KSO board as they share favourites from their music classrooms, including greeting songs, melodic and rhythmic practice activities, singing games, creative activities and storybooks as songs. A variety of lesson plan templates will be shared, as well as assessment and evaluation strategies.
You must be a KSO member to attend! Please sign up for membership if you are not a current member.
KSO Annual General Meeting (2025)
Join us for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on August 19 at 11:45 a.m. If you're attending the workshop on that day, you can participate in person, while others can join us virtually via a Zoom link. Be sure to register by contacting Gena at gena@kodalysocietyofcanada.ca. This is a great opportunity to connect, engage in meaningful discussions, and contribute to the future of our music community. We look forward to seeing you there!
Kodály Level I & II Sharing Session
Music and learning form the Kodály levels and summer courses.
Music is For Everyone, with Sarah Farrell
Music Is For Everyone
A Kodály-inspired approach to teaching music to students with disabilities and neurodiversities
In this 2-hour session, Susan Farrell will discuss some goals, tools, repertoire, and ways to celebrate our young musicians with disabilities and
neurodiversities in the classroom. We'll discuss some common challenges in teaching these populations, as well as talking about how language and representation matter.