Scholarship application open
IKS Scholarship Competition is open for applications now. Deadline for submitting the applications: 1 November 2026.
Welcome to the
International Kodály Society
Discover who we are, what we do, and join with us on the journey to make Zoltán Kodály’s banner statement of “Music should belong to everyone!” a worldwide reality.
The
Kodály Concept
The Kodály Concept is a comprehensive, sequential music education approach developed from the philosophy of Hungarian composer Zoltán Kodály, emphasizing that music is a universal necessity for human development.
Membership
Be part of our world-wide community
By joining you can build international connections and enjoy special membership benefits.
The Legacy of
Katalin Forrai
Katalin Forrai (1926–2004) developed the early childhood strand of the Kodály Concept and its rigorous teacher-education model with his guidance. She was President of the International Society of Music Education (ISME), and Vice-President of the International Kodály Society (IKS). Her legacy is celebrated by the biennial International Katalin Forrai Award, described in the Member Area.
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Call for Papers
International Kodály Symposium 2027. The deadline for submissions has been extended to 6th December 2026.
Katalin Forrai Memorial Year 2026
The Faculty of Primary and Preschool Education of Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE TÓK) is pleased to host an international conference.
News from Korea
Recent and upcoming events in the life of the Korean Kodály Society.
Teach
music
“Teach music and singing at school in such a way that it is not a torture but a joy for the pupil; instil a thirst for finer music in him, a thirst which will last for a lifetime.”
Zoltán Kodály
Zoltán Kodály
It is
essential
“Teach music and singing at school in such a way that it is not a torture but a joy for the pupil; instil a thirst for finer music in him, a thirst which will last for a lifetime.”
Zoltán Kodály
Zoltán Kodály
Constant
equilibrium
“Teach music and singing at school in such a way that it is not a torture but a joy for the pupil; instil a thirst for finer music in him, a thirst which will last for a lifetime.”
Zoltán Kodály
Zoltán Kodály
Folk
Song
“A good folk song is a perfect masterpiece in itself\\\"
Zoltán Kodály
Zoltán Kodály
Teach
music
“Teach music and singing at school in such a way that it is not a torture but a joy for the pupil; instil a thirst for finer music in him, a thirst which will last for a lifetime.”
Zoltán Kodály
Zoltán Kodály
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Donation
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