Let's Sing!

Join Cathy Horbas (Winnipeg) and David Stark (Winnipeg) as they utilize Kodály methodology to support students in singing again. They will demonstrate singing techniques and strategies from various classrooms. Walk through the process of scaffolding musical literacy as the students learn a complete new choral piece. 

Registration for this FREE workshop is open to music educators in Manitoba and across Canada. Due to privacy regulations involving children under the age of 18, we are unable to record the workshop for viewing afterwards. We hope participants will make every effort to attend!

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Cathy Horbas is one of the first Manitoba graduates of the Kodály program at Brandon University. She was a founding member Kodály in Manitoba and is super excited to see Kodály training being offered again in Manitoba. Cathy has been a music teacher (K-12), music consultant, workshop leader, choral director and school administrator over the last thirty years. She is a passionate advocate for arts education and has been involved in both choral and instrumental teaching and administration. Cathy has been a sessional instructor at the University of Manitoba in the Music and Education Faculties and is currently a Practicum Advisor for music education students as well as the registrar for the Kodály Society of Canada.

David Stark has taught elementary music and choirs for twenty-five years in British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba. He is currently a music specialist for the Louis Riel and 7Oaks School Divisions in Winnipeg. David is a well-respected conference presenter, and since 2018 he has taught Kodály musicianship at the University of Manitoba and the University of Victoria. David has studied music at the University of Victoria, and Kodály music education (with Lois Choksy) at the University of Calgary. David has completed a master’s degree in Ethnomusicology at the University of Alberta, and he is currently studying for his PHD in education. David is the husband of Jody and the proud father of Ethan, Rachel and Jamie. David cares deeply about quality music education and he is thrilled to be of service in the music teaching community as a Kodály-inspired music presenter.