About the Asia Kodály Symposium

The Asia Kodály Symposium (AKS) is a biennial event presented by the Kodaly Academy of Music (Singapore) in collaboration with the Kodaly Institute of the Liszt Academy of Music (Hungary).

The symposium travels to different Asian cities and sees a panel of world class international educators and musicians coming together to share their experience and expertise in lively hands-on workshops and presentations that will empower musician-educators in their daily work.

Music professionals ranging from conductors, instrumental teachers in private studios, music classroom teachers to music students from around the world have attended the AKS.

To date, AKS and its related activities have reached out to more than 6,000 participants from over 30 countries and territories.

Our Mission

  • To inspire, promote and bring about better understanding of the arts and culture to the masses through the Kodaly Concept.
  • To provide an international platform that celebrates the diversity of arts and culture.
  • To provide opportunities for learning, understanding and collaboration between composers, artistes and sponsors in spearheading and pioneering Arts in a sustainable manner.
Kaohsiung, Taiwan 2016
Photo by: Jamie Chan (www.jamiecphotos.com)

AKS features…

Masterclasses for Music Professionals

Music & Movement Games for Children & Adults

Masterclasses for Choirs

Avenue for Exhibitors

Gala Presentations and Performances

Top International Award Winning Choirs

Culturally Colourful Performances

Performance Platform for Youths

Building A Community for Music Makers, Music Teachers & Music Lovers

#AKS2022 Gallery

5th AKS 2022 Highlights Video