Overview
Prerequisite: To enroll in Kodaly Level 1, Students must have at minimum a Bachelor’s Degree is Music, preferable Music Education. Students who do not have a Bachelor’s Degree in Music must contact Director of Kodaly Programming, Beth Anne Young for registration approval.
In Level I of Kodály training, students are introduced to the tenets of the Kodály philosophy. Students learn sequential lesson planning, the language of solfege and its uses in the classroom, folk music materials appropriate for grades PK–2, and choral conducting. Students expand and develop their own musicianship skills through ear training, folk song analysis, and choral singing together.
This fun, intense and demanding experience builds life-long bonds between classmates, and will leave you more prepared than you could have dreamed of returning to your own classroom in the fall!
Prompt, daily attendance is expected. Please do not schedule appointments or other commitments during this time – successful completion is based on required contact hours. Graduate-level work is to be expected. Full participation in all classes and completion of all assignments is required to receive full certification of course hours.
Program Details
Dates: July 13–24, 2026 (two weeks)
Times: 8:00 a.m.–4:35 p.m.
Tuition: Non-credit $990; For-credit (3) $1,767 in-state, $2,088 out-of-state
Location: George Mason Fairfax Campus, de Laski Performing Arts Building
Parking: $35 per week Purchase A Pass | Parking Map
Registration Deadline: June 14, 2026
Registration
Non-credit
For-credit registration will open in February and limited spots are available. We encourage students to register for the non-credit option to secure a spot in the program. When for-credit registration opens, please email [email protected] to request a transfer.
⚠️ For-credit registrations
ATTENTION: For-credit registrations are managed by the Continuing and Professional Education office at George Mason. When you find the course(s) you are registering for please follow these steps:
- Click the “Register for Credit” button to register.
- On the right side of the page, you will see the details of the course including dates, times, and course fees. Click the green “Add to Cart” button.
- Doublecheck the in-state or out-of-state fee selection, and then “Checkout” at the top of the page. This will then prompt you to make an account through the online portal. Please choose “I am a new user or I have an inquiry” and enter your email address and “Create Account.”
- Please fill out all data required and then “Continue Checkout.”
- You will then be prompted to complete your payment option.
- Once payment is received, you will get an enrollment and payment receipt.
Materials
- Students are expected to purchase required materials prior to course: Required textbooks can be purchased from West Music (coming soon).
- Pre-course assignments: For-credit registrants (only) be prepared to receive instructions on pre-course assignments that will require time to complete, and will be due the first day of the program.
Notes
- Be sure to check our policies and procedures regarding withdrawals, refunds, and more for summer programs.
- All students will receive a Welcome Letter via email at least one week before the program starts with all necessary details including drop off, pick up, what to bring, etc. Feel free to contact the Academy office with questions at [email protected].
- Non-credit option: A tuition refund minus a $50 cancelation fee will be given provided that notice is received by the Mason Community Arts Academy no later than two weeks before the program start date. No refunds will be granted after this date without valid medical documentation.
- For-credit option: A tuition refund minus a $125 cancelation fee will be given provided that notice is received by the Mason Community Arts Academy no later than one week before the program start date. No refunds will be granted after this date.
- Housing: No refunds for on-campus housing will be given after June 1.