Welcome to the
Kodály Society of Nova Scotia!
The Kodály Society of Nova Scotia exists on the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq L’nu. This territory is covered by the Treaties of Peace and Friendship which Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik L’nu first signed with the British Crown in 1725.
Although the Kodály Society of Nova Scotia was formed in 1991, it was built upon the sturdy foundation that was nurtured by Hungarian trained music educators in the Halifax (Kjipuktuk) school system going as far back as the 1970’s. Indeed, among the first English-language schools in Canada to implement Kodály’s ideas on a school-wide basis were in those in Halifax (Kjipuktuk). In part, it was in response to a desire to share this foundation with music programs outside of urban centres that the Kodály Society of Nova Scotia was born, under the direction of longtime music educator, consultant, choral director, and tireless advocate, Kaye Pottie.
KSNS continues today as the grateful recipient of the passion for quality music education based on the ideals of Zoltan Kodály by founding executive members such as Riet Vink, Malcolm Bradley, Joyce Pierce, as well as many others who have since followed in their footsteps. KSNS aligns its vision and beliefs along with those of our national affiliate, the Kodály Society of Canada, including that of the Statement of Solidarity and Commitment.
The biggest strength of KSNS remains the dedicated current executive who strive to provide a welcoming and relevant place for fellow music educators to share and grow together! For more information or to join us, please see the Contact Us and Membership buttons below.
KSNS Honorary Members
Kaye Pottie
Riet Vink
Joyce Pierce
Malcolm Bradley
Pierre Perron (D) (KSNS Life Member)
KSNS Past Presidents
Kaye Pottie
Riet Vink
Joyce Pierce
Malcolm Bradley
Martha Healy
Janet Gaskin
Maureen Dunn
Pamela Burton
Eleanor Hall
Faith Daley
Louise Grinstead
Board of Directors
President: Maureen Dunn
Past President: Louise Grinstead
Vice President: Derek Cochrane
Secretary: Marlene Nolet
Registrar: Helen Higgins
Treasurer: Pamela Burton
Newsletter/Media: Tara Sampson
Member-at-Large: Jacqueline Durnford
Membership
Memberships typically renew in September. New and existing members are encouraged to keep their membership current by filling out the form below so we can keep in contact with you regarding workshops and other offerings.
If you wish to make a charitable donation to the Kodály Society of Canada you may do so by going to our donation page.
Membership has its advantages!
KSNS members automatically become members of the Kodály Society of Canada, joining together with musician-educator colleagues from across Canada to serve as a voice for music education in Canada.
Membership benefits include:
FREE or reduced registration fees to KSNS sponsored and affiliated workshops and conferences
KSC journal, Alla Breve
KSC e-Blast and Blog
KSNS newsletters and a newsletter from other provincial branches
A network of teachers of music from across the country
Not a member yet or need to renew your membership? Complete the form below and e-transfer your membership fee to KodalySNS@gmail.com to complete your membership request.
For membership, or any other questions, please email us.
N.B. The Kodály Society of Nova Scotia collects personal information for the sole purpose of administering membership. This process includes the use of mail and email addresses to communicate with members regarding official branch business. As a member of KSNS you are also a member of the Kodály Society of Canada and your contact information is shared with KSC in order to distribute official KSC publications to its members. If you have any questions or concerns about KSNS’s/KSC’s privacy policies, please contact the KSC Registrar: Cathy Horbas registrar@kodalysocietyofcanada.ca.
By providing your email address, you are consenting to receive KSNS/KSC information electronically.
Events
Check out the “Members’ Only” page to view past workshops hosted by the KSNS.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or would like to get in touch with us about anything, you can do so by sending an email to this address: PresidentKSNS@gmail.com
