Robbin shares a fun moment in class with student Laura Pritchard, GMU 2017.

"Robbin’s course is invaluable, she has a vast knowledge of the subject matter and is willing to help you when you’re not able to get past an obstacle." -  GMU Summer Student

"Robbin is an inspirational Kodály educator. Her extensive knowledge of folk music is quite impressive. While providing students with clear and logical Kodály concepts, she also gave ample opportunity for creativity and self expression. Accessible and friendly, Robbin never failed to answer questions and provide additional resource material."  - Karen Z, 2008 Webster University Summer Student

Thank you, Robbin for opening our collective mind to the brilliance of history and folk music – inspiring.” – Level 1 Student, GMU 

“I enjoyed conducting class.  I learned a lot about how to use what we’re learning, but make it useful for secondary school. All of our teachers are amazing and I love them.”  - Level 1 Student, GMU 

“This program is wonderful for establishing a structure and a process in any level of music teaching.” - Level 1 Student, GMU

“This course will really improve my children’s choir teaching.  Thank you so much for giving me tools to use with my kids.” – Level 3 Student, GMU 

Teaching Teachers the Kodály Method

Robbin Marcus has been engaged in training Kodály teachers since 2000.  She specializes in the teaching of folk music materials, but also teaches Kodály pedagogy and adds an Alexander Technique component to conducting classes. Robbin is known for her exacting standards in folk music analysis, as well as her vast depth of knowledge in traditional folk song and dance.  Students found her classes simultaneously demanding and fun.  

Robbin founded the  Mason Community Arts Academy Summer Kodály Program at George Mason University, a in 2006. After many years as Director and Music Materials teacher, Robbin retired fully from George Mason in 2024. 

OAKE-endorsed classes at George Mason continue to run every summer during the month of July under the capable direction of Beth Anne Young. Levels courses are available for both graduate credit and certification-only options.  For more information about Kodály Certification at George Mason University, contact Mason Community Arts Academy. 


What is the Kodály method?
The Organization of American Kodály Educators (OAKE)

GMU Faculty Past, Present and Future at our farewell dinner, July of 2024. L-R - Beth Anne Young, Director and Choral Studies instructor; Robbin Marcus, Founding Director and Materials instructor; Nicole Anderson-Morgan, Materials instructor; Kelly Burcher, Solfege instructor; Ginger Albertson, Pedagogy instructor; Vicki Dorhmann, founding Pedagogy instructor.