American Kodály Institute

03/10/2026

Congratulations to our founder, Amy Branum, on her Lifetime Achievement Award from the Organization of American Kodály Educators. Bravo!

Founder and longtime director of the American Kodály Institute (AKI) at Loyola, Amy Carol Branum, has been honored with the Organization of American Kodály Educators (OAKE) Lifetime Achievement Award.

03/02/2026

Music connects people. Kodály-inspired teaching is student-centered and play-based. Join our Level I cohort this July!
https://www.loyola.edu/school-education/academics/graduate/kodaly-music-education/

03/01/2026

Work hard. Play hard. Laugh even harder.
Learn more about the graduate programs at the American Kodály Institute and apply today.
https://www.loyola.edu/school-education/academics/graduate/kodaly-music-education/

02/27/2026

Play is the work of childhood....and also earning a Kodaly certificate or master's. Join AKI this July. Learn more and apply today!
https://www.loyola.edu/school-education/academics/graduate/kodaly-music-education/

02/25/2026

Tired of wondering what to teach next? We can help with that!
American Kodály Institute Graduate Programs - learn more!
https://www.loyola.edu/school-education/academics/graduate/kodaly-music-education/

02/23/2026

Kodály-inspired teaching is student-centered and play-based. Join our Level I cohort this July!
https://www.loyola.edu/school-education/academics/graduate/kodaly-music-education/

02/23/2026

Embark on a musical adventure with the American Kodály Institute on March 14 from 9a-1p. This workshop features songs and activities inspired by animals, weather, and landscapes. Presentations by Lauren Crocker, Amy Hughes, Emily Weiser Haldeman.
Registration is free. Light refreshments provided.
https://grad.loyola.edu/register/?id=a620583d-7f68-4758-b4bf-cd653eb491a8

02/21/2026

Kodály philosophy celebrates the variety that can be created in the classroom and community through collaborative singing, playing, dancing, and music making. Join our Level I cohort!
https://www.loyola.edu/school-education/academics/graduate/kodaly-music-education/

02/20/2026

Make lesson planning a breeze and learn how to scope and sequence!
Learn more about the graduate programs at the American Kodály Institute - apply today and join the Level I cohort this July!
https://www.loyola.edu/school-education/academics/graduate/kodaly-music-education/

02/19/2026

AKI graduates are professors, artistic directors, performers, curriculum development experts, and more. Build your leadership skills with us this July.
https://www.loyola.edu/school-education/academics/graduate/kodaly-music-education/

02/17/2026

Our faculty have real-world, 21st century teaching experience! Join us in July.
https://www.loyola.edu/school-education/academics/graduate/kodaly-music-education/