The Kodály Concept Within Hungarian Music Education in Transylvania

Abstract

"The present study focuses on the native Hungarian music education in Transylvania, tracing the principles and practical elements of the Kodály concept from kindergarten to higher education. It highlights the work of Transylvanian folk music researchers, composers and teachers who helped the Kodály concept to take root in Transylvanian Hungarian music culture through their compositions, theoretical writings, or practical activities. Evidence of this can be found in theoretical writings, compositions, curricula, textbooks, and song anthologies. Keywords: let music be for everyone, folk music-based vocal music education, folk music research, textbooks, song anthologies, curricula "