Join delegates from across the globe to sing, learn, and network with colleagues over a comprehensive choice of community classes, group lessons, individual sessions and fun inspiring evening activities.
We look forward to greeting familiar faces and newcomers, keen to find out more about the Kodály approach to music education.
Sunday 26 July – Friday 31st July 2026
Fettes College, Edinburgh
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Please note, if you are planning to take one of the certificate course options, there will be pre-course online classes, which will begin at the end of May. Class dates and times will be posted here shortly.
Who is Kodály Summer School for?
If you are a primary teacher, class music teacher, instrumental teacher, nursery practitioner or freelance musician our Kodály Summer School offers you the unique opportunity to develop your practice in a supportive and engaging environment. However, anyone is welcome to attend! If you love singing and want to learn more about the Kodály approach, we have lots of exciting sessions for you.
Watch highlights from our 2023 Kodály Summer School to see what happens at a NYCOS Kodály Summer School!
Course Pathway
This year, we are offering a wide range of professional development courses, including Early Years Level 1, Primary Level 1, Primary Level 3 and Secondary Level 3 BKA Certificate courses. We will also be running a series of ‘Daily Topics’ sessions, led by Helen Blackmore, Árpád Tóth and Allan Wright, exploring a range of different musical topics over a series of daily session – including Choosing Repertoire for Choirs, Using Recorded Music in the Classroom, Analysing a Score, Using Picture Books in Music Lessons to name a few!
With something for everyone, the summer school promises to be a valuable and inspiring experience!
Browse the various course pathways below.
Certified Courses
This year we are offering the exciting opportunity to complete methodology in Early Years Level 1, Primary Level 1, Primary Level 3 and Secondary Level 3 for certification towards the British Kodály Certificate.
Musical Skills
Enhance your musicianship with our musical skills classes, including Musicianship, Conducting, Vocal Technique and Choir. These essential components provide a well-rounded musical foundation.
Daily Topics
Explore a range of musical skills and contexts through our exciting new Daily Topics pathway!
Timetable
We invite you to explore our timetable and register today! If attending as a residential delegate, all meals will be included in your course fee. For day delegates, lunch will be included in your course fees and there is the option to add on dinner if you would like to stay on campus and attend an evening event.
Download the timetable for Kodály Summer School 2026 now to see the course structure:
Presenters
Dr James Cuskelly
St Joseph’s School (Stanthorpe), Director of Cuskelly College of Music, Immediate Past President of the International Kodály Society
Allan Wright
Founder of Le Chanteur Moderne, one of the most respected voice training institutes in France. chanteurmoderne.com
Dominic Harlan
Director of Music at Notting Hill Prep School, BKA and NYCOS tutor
Registration Fees
If choosing to pay by instalments, we will split your total course costs into 3 equal payments leading up to the course. Information regarding how to pay will be emailed following booking.
| Residential Delegate – Early Bird (book by 31st March) |
£959 |
| Day Delegate – Early Bird (book by 31st March) | £695 |
| Pay by Instalments (deposit) | £100 |
| Student Residential Delegate | £866 |
| Student Day Delegate | £602 |
| NYCOS Staff Residential Delegate | £939 |
| NYCOS Staff Day Delegate | £675 |
| Full British Kodály Certification | £80 |
| Additional Accommodation | £88.80 |
| Singing Lesson with Wilma MacDougall: 30 mins | £30 |
| Day Delegate Dinner per day | £15.60 |
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