István Csonka
International Music Educator • Conductor • DP Examiner
17 years of international teaching experience, with expertise in IB and Cambridge Music, ensemble direction, performance, assessment, and music technology.
Professional Highlights
17 Years
International Music Educator
12 Years
Cambridge Curriculum
9 Years
IB Music
9 Years
Diploma Examiner
Experienced across international school settings, with a strong background in curriculum development, assessment, ensemble leadership, student wellbeing, and creative music-making.
What I do
Music Education — IB, Cambridge, curriculum development, student-centred teaching
Ensemble Direction — Concert band, percussion ensembles, choirs, contemporary bands, lower brass groups
Diploma Examining — assessment, standards, senior music pathways
Music Technology — production, recording, composition and creative technology
Professional Certificates
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DP Music (New Guide) Virtual Workshop Cat1
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DP Music Cat 2 face to face workshop, Hong Kong 2024
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Certificate of Enrollment from Berklee College of Music
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MYP Subject Specific Seminar: Arts: Visual and Performing Cat3
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CIS Child Protection Foundation Virtual Workshop
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CIS Mental Health and Well-being Virtual Workshop
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DP Music
Research, Create, Perform!
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Dulwich Music
Live Worldwise
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IGCSE Music
Structure, knowledge, skills.
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MYP Music
It all begins with an idea.