The Kodaly approach to music education develops music literacy through the active discovery of rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expressive elements. Student learning is based on active participation in music-making. Level I students participate in activities that build a sequence of musical concepts and establish use of this philosophy in their teaching. Connections to choral, instrumental, and older beginner concepts are established. The use of folk songs from a variety of cultures and composed works of past and present combined with the Kodaly approach ensure a comprehensive philosophy of music education.