József Terék

Hungarian golden cross of Merit
awarded musician, composer

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2022

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A Tárogató Hungarikum Koncert népszerűsítése szakmai program megvalósítását 2020. évben a Magyar Művészeti Akadémia támogatta.

Terék József portfólió

Curriculum Vitae

Introduction

József Terék is an outstanding Hungarian performer, and a popular musician of the Hungarian folk art scene appearing both in ‘Kívánságkosár’ show on Duna TV and on Dankó Rádió. His musical career started 31 years ago in his hometown, Tápiószele, but since then, he has performed on stages throughout Europe, America, Africa, Oceania and Asia, and also represented Hungary in 37 other countries performing at various world music festivals, theatres, universities, competitions for composers as well as professional conferences. He is also a multiple nominee of the UK Songwriting Contest and a multiple finalist of the International Songwriting competition representing his home country performing his own compositions. He is a contributing member in many folk dance groups, and a popular performer at several international festivals. For 5 years he was responsible for teaching Hungarian folk music at an international folk music and dance camp in Seattle, WA. He is a frequent guest with the ethnic Hungarians living in Western Canada.

His primary work takes us back to his homeland: Tápiószele, and 21 other settlements along River Tápió. He researches and collects folk songs and then, as a result, he converts them into CD and book formats as a way of preserving the cultural heritage of the region together with helping aspiring young folk singers and dancers. As a result of saving cultural values, there have been 26 CDs and 9 DVD-ROM released, and 21 books published since 2009, by which our values can be re-learnt, taught and mastered by anyone – and young people can bequeath these values to 3-4 generations to come. In publications and at folk concerts he plays the double bass.

His career as a soloist began in 2015 with the release of ‘Tárogató as a Hungaricum’ (publication and concert material). Paying great respect to the symbol of Hungarians as well as to the performers of tárogató (Turkish pipe), he launched a series of concerts titled ‘Tárogató Hungaricum’ aimed at showing the versatility of this musical instrument. One can listen to Rákóczi marches, the songs found in old Hungarian codices, verbunkos music, authentic folk music, Hungarian melodies, classical music, and popular pieces performed at these concerts. By incorporating his own pieces and renditions into the pieces, he has a unique musical program worthy of representing Hungary on the international scene.

In March 2018, they were the first Hungarian band to represent Hungary in the Philippines, and in 2019, they were the first Hungarian musicians to give a concert in the Middle East and Africa. In 2020, the Republic of Palau, located in the Micronesian archipelago, welcomed József Terék as the first Hungarian performer.

Between March 15, 2021 and September 15, 2022, in a total of 82 world competitions - in most cases as the only Hungarian entrant - he managed to compete with our Hungarian musical instrument, the tárogató, on all continents, in the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, United Arab Emirates, Canada, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Poland, Macedonia, Morocco, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, United Kingdom, Italy, Russia, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Serbia, Trinidad & Tobago, Ukraine, and the USA. At the world competitions, a total of 80 first places, 4 second places and 2 third places were achieved, in addition to which 21 special awards (letter of reference, certificate of appreciation, special art award) were awarded.

 
 

 

 

Experience

  • the Council of Pest County
    Pest County Municipality

    2017 -

  • Miklós Földváry Elementary School of Art
    School Leader

    2015 - 2017

  • Miklós Földváry Elementary School of Art
    Music Teacher

    2002 - 2015

Education

  • University of Debrecen Graduate School
    Cultural Art Studies

    2016 -

  • Károly Eszterházy College (Eger)
    Public School Leader Course

    2015 - 2016

  • Nyíregyháza College
    Certified Teacher, Major in Music

    2013 - 2014

  • Master’s Degree in Education, Licensed Teacher of Music and Folk Music
    Nyíregyháza College

    2008 - 2009

  • Nyíregyháza College
    Teacher of Music and Folk Music

    2004 - 2008

  • Kőbánya Music Studio
    Cat. 2 Musical Entertainer. (dance and rock music) Instrument: Clarinet (OKJ 33 1822 01)

    2003 - 2004

  • Kőbánya Music Cat. 1 Musical Entertainer
    (dance and rock music) Instrument: Saxophone (advanced level OKJ 54 1822 01)

    2000 - 2003

Language proficiency

  • B2

    German

  • B1

    English

Recognitions, awards and honors

  • Marketing Diamond Awards 2022 (Hungarian Marketing Association)

    2023

  • Sino-Phil Asia International Peace Award

    2023

  • Value & Quality Award, Innovation Award

    2022

  • Artist of the year 2022 – Absolute winner – Atlanta, USA

    2022

  • Hungarian Society for Quality Award

    2022

  • XII. World Championship of Folklore - World Folk 2022 - Golden Diploma - Pomorie

    2022

  • Medici International Music Competition - First Prize - London

    2022

  • 6th Manhattan International Music Competition - Certificate of Participation - New York

    2022

  • Magyarországi Rekorder oklevél - Az egy év alatt legtöbb nemzetközi versenyt megnyert előadóművész

    2022

  • Ex Libris Award

    2022

  • International Festival Online Competition "Art Marathon in Germany" - 1st Prize - Berlin

    2022

  • XIV. European Championship of Folklore "Euro Folk 2022" - Laureate 1st degree - Nessebar

    2022

  • International Festival Online Competition "Art Marathon in France" - 1st Prize - Nice

    2022

  • Military Memorial Shield and Commander’s coin – Kosovo

    2022

  • Charleston International Music Competition - 1st Prize Winner - Charleston

    2022

  • Quebec International Music Competition - Platinum medal - Québec

    2022

  • Star Bridge Contest of the VII. International Art Project "The Islands Worldwide 2022" - Laureate 1

    2022

  • XXIII. International Contest "Digi-Talenty Wiosna 2022" - Laureate 1st Prize - Swidnica

    2022

  • International Festival Online Competition "Art Carnival in Monaco" - 1st Prize - Monaco

    2022

  • International Competition and Festival of Arts "Ritmos Brasileiros" - Laureate 1

    2022

  • Superior Culture International Youth Music Competition - 1st Place - Hong Kong (1st Place with 2 music pieces)

    2022

  • International Festival Online Competition "Under the hot UAE Sun" - 1st Prize - Abu Dhabi

    2022

  • XI. International Competition for Young Musicians "Cittá di Massa Online Competition" - 1st Prize - Massa

    2022

  • International Festival Online Competition "Under the hot Moroccan Sun" - 1st Prize – Rabat

    2022

  • LIT Talents Award - Platinum Winner (Best Tarogato Player)

    2022

  • VIII. International Folklore Festival "Keeping Traditions" - 1 Grade Laureate - St. Petersburg

    2022

  • International Festival Online Competition "Mexican Carnival" - 1st Prize – Mexico

    2022

  • International Competition Festival "Creative Waves of UAE" - Grand Prix Award - Dubai

    2022

  • Superior Culture International Youth Music Competition - 1st Place (Preliminary round) - Hong Kong

    2022

  • London Classical Music Competition - Elismerő oklevél - London, Egyesült Királyság

    2022

  • III. International Competition & Festival "Prague Stars 2022" - Laureate 1st Prize - Prague

    2022

  • XXII. International Contest "Digi-Talenty Zima 2022" - 1st Prize - Swidnica

    2022

  • II. International Gloria Artis Music Competition in Vienna 2022 - 3rd Prize - Vienna

    2022

  • VI. Tokyo International Music Competition - 1st Prize - Tokio

    2022

  • Tallinna Gold Mix International Festival & Contest "Winter 2022" - Grand Prix Award - Tallinn

    2022

  • XII. International Online Competition & Festival "Winter Stars of Dresden 2022" - Grand Prix Award - Dresden

    2022

  • International Competition Festival "Talent Treasury" - Laureat 1

    2022

  • International Competition Festival "Creative Waves of Egypt" - Grand Prix Award - Hurghada

    2022

  • VI. International Art Contest "Star Bridge" - Golden Music Award

    2022

  • International Youth Music Competition "Informal Music Makers -Classical & Creative Musicians" - 1st Prize - Atlanta

    2022

  • Constellation of Talents Internationaol Contest - 1st Place - Kiev

    2022

  • International Online Contest „Sopravista” – Laureate 1 degree – Riccione

    2022

  • IX. International Online Art Festival „Conquer the Stage” – 1st Prize Winner – Kiev

    2022

  • II. International Music Competition „Silk Way” – 2nd Prize Award and Special Prize – Moscow

    2022

  • International Multi-Genre Art Contest „Jerusalem in my heart” – 1st Place – Jerusalem

    2022

  • Interrnational Youth Music Competition „Artist of the Year 2021 International Music Comteptiton” – Silver Medal Award – Atlanta

    2022

  • International Online Arts Contest „Play” – Laureate 1 degree – Rimini

    2022

  • Canadian International Music Competition – First place winner (Gold medal) – Montréal

    2022

  • XXI. International Online Contest "Digi-Talenty SWIETA 2021" - Laureate 1st Prize - Swidnica

    2021

  • II. International Competition and Festival of Arts „Grand Online Eurofest 2021” – Laureate 1st Prize – Prague

    2021

  • International Art Festival „Bright Talents of Winter” – 1st Prize Winner - Ukraine

    2021

  • II. International Competition and Festival of Arts „Copenhagen stars 2021” – Laureate 1st Prize – Copenhagen

    2021

  • XII. Europe Online Music Competition – Laureate of the 1st Prize – Belgrade

    2021

  • Music & Stars Award – Gold Star Award – Tallin

    2021

  • Sopravista Olympic Art Games „Winter Edition” – Laureate 1st Degree – Riccione

    2021

  • The North International Music Competition – 1st Prize Winner – Stockholm

    2021

  • II. International Competition and Festival of Arts „Vienna Stars 2021” – 1st Prize Winner – Vienna

    2021

  • Jean Sibelius Fest Online Music Competition – 2nd Place – Turku

    2021

  • V. International Competition and Festival of Music

    2021

  • International Festival Online Competition "Under the Brazilian Sun" - 1st Prize Winner - Rio de Janeiro

    2021

  • International Festival Online Competition „Argentine Gathering” – 1st Prize winner –Buenos Aires

    2021

  • Business of the year „Szechenyi 2021” Award – Social responsibility

    2021

  • International Moscow Music Online Competition - 1st Prize Winner – Moscow

    2021

  • XI. World Championship of Folklore "World Folk 2021" - Laureate 1st Prize - Nessebar

    2021

  • International Youth Music Competition "World Music" - Grand Prix Award" - Atlanta

    2021

  • V. International Music and Dance Festival "Friends in Moscow" - 1st Grade Laureate and Grand Prix – Moscow

    2021

  • International Festival Online Competition "American charm" - 1st Prize Diploma - New York

    2021

  • VII. Odin International Music Online Competition - 2nd Prize Diploma - Tallin

    2021

  • III. Danubia Talents Liszt International Music Competition - 1st Prize Diploma - Budapest

    2021

  • SWISS International Music Competition - 1st Prize Diploma - Lugano

    2021

  • XIX. International Music Competition "Digi-Talenty LATO 2021" - Laureate 1st Prize - Swidnica

    2021

  • International Art Festival & Contest "Talents of Europe" - 1st Prize Diploma - Lloret de Mar

    2021

  • International Contest "American Edition" - Grand Prix Award - New York

    2021

  • International Online Contest "Music Box" - 1st Prize Diploma - London

    2021

  • 3rd International Arts Festival "Lugoj Melos Fest" - Grand Prix Award - Lugoj

    2021

  • International Festival Online Competition "Under the Skies of Australia" - 1st Prize Diploma - Sydney

    2021

  • Charleston International Music Competition "European Music Competition" - 1st Prize Winner Award

    2021

  • World Open Music Competition - Laureate of the 1st Prize diploma - Belgrade

    2021

  • XIII. European Championship of Folklore "Euro Folk 2021" - Laureate 1st degree - Nessebar

    2021

  • International Musicians Competition Online "Music Symphony of St. Petersburg" - Laureate 1st Prize Certificate

    2021

  • 3rd International Arts Festival "Magic Sounds of Romania" - Grand Prix Award - Constanta

    2021

  • International Online Music Festival „CYBERART 2021” – Laureate 1st Degree – Prague

    2021

  • "VI. World Cup of Folklore" – Laureate 1st degree - Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

    2021

  • International Art Media Contest "World Art Games" - 1st Prize Diploma - Lloret de Mar

    2021

  • International Festival Competition „Paints of the Spanish Sun” – 1st Prize Diploma - Barcelona

    2021

  • XVII. International Online Contest „Digi-Talenty Wiosna 2021” – Laureate 1st Diploma - Swidnica

    2021

  • "Viva Italia 2021" – Laureate 1st Diploma – Milan, Italy

    2021

  • The 19th International Competition and Festival of Arts „Les Étoiles De Paris 2021” – Laureate 1st Diploma – Paris

    2021

  • International Festival Online Competition „Portugal Art Carnaval” – 1st Prize Diploma – Lisbon

    2021

  • "I. International Music Moscow Competition" – Laureate of the 1st Prize Diploma, Gold medal – Moscow, Russia

    2021

  • "Asia Folk 2021" - 1st Grade Diploma Winner – Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

    2021

  • International Online Contest "Future Stars" - Laureate 1st Degree - Riccione

    2021

  • Distinguished Scholar Award

    2021

  • UK Songwriting Contest – Finalist (Instrumental category)

    2020

  • Global Music Award – Silver Medal Award

    2020

  • Manhattan International Music Competition - elismerő oklevél (USA)

    2020

  • Az év Széchenyi vállalkozása-díj - elismerő oklevél - Budapest, Magyarország

    2020

  • Value & Quality Award – Tarogato Hungaricum Concert

    2020

  • Vienna International Music Competition - elismerő oklevél (Ausztria)

    2020

  • Medallion of Ateneo de Davao

    2020

  • 82th Research World International Conference – Excellence paper and presentation Award (Manila

    2020

  • Value and Quality Award

    2020

  • 82. Research World International Conference - Research World Excellent Paper and Best Presentation Award

    2020

  • UK Songwriting Contest – Finalist (Instrumental category)

    2019

  • Global Music Award – Silver Medal Winner Award

    2019

  • Australian Songwriting Association - International kategória TOP30 listáján a "Night in the city" szerzemény

    2019

  • Honorary Diploma of Tápiószele City

    2019

  • Global Music Award – Silver Medal Winner

    2019

  • UK Songwriting Contest - One of my song "Verbunk for Pest County No.02" is in the Final in Instrumental category

    2019

  • Australian Songwriting Association - International kategória TOP30 listáján az "Antré" szerzemény

    2018

  • Certificate of Appreciation (University of the Philippines, University of Santo Tomas)

    2018

  • XXV. „Kunovské léto” CIOFF Festival Musical Award

    2018

  • UK Songwriting Competition - two of my songs (Carpathian Market, Winter Morning) are in the Final in Instrumental category

    2018

  • Hungarian Record Award

    2018

  • Member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts

    2018

  • Indie International Songwriting Contest – 2nd place in instrumental category with the song ’Antre’

    2017

  • Commemorative Medal of Pest County

    2016

  • UK Songwriting Competition - Instrumental category – ’Fate’ and ’Rózsa Sándor bujdosik az erdőbe’ (Sándor Rózsa Takes Refuge in the Woods) were selected for the finals

    2016

  • International Songwriting Competition – out of 18.000 different pieces of music in the instrumental category ‘Húzzad cigány’ (Play it, Gypsy) was shortlisted for the finals (Top 15)

    2015

  • Recognition Diploma of the Ministry

    2014

  • Hungarian Golden Cross of Merit

    2014

  • XXVI. Kállai Kettős Folk Dance Festival – Musical Special Award

    2013

  • Medal of Tápiószele

    2012

  • UK Songwriting Competition – Instrumental category ‘Antré’ and ‘Hora Fantasia’ were selected for the finals

    2010

  • International Songwriting Competition – Instrumental category ‘Hora Fantasia’ was selected for the finals (Top 15 out of 15.000 pieces of music), 3rd place by popular vote (audience)

    2010

  • International Songwriting Competition – Instrumental category ‘Antré’ was shortlisted for the finals (Top 15 out of 15.000 music pieces), 2nd place by popular vote (audience)

    2010

  • Muzsikáló Foundation Musical Award, Százhalombatta (together with Dűvő Folk Music Band)

    2006

  • White Rose Merit Award (together with Dűvő Folk Music Band)

    2005

  • Pro Urbe Award of Nagykáta (together with Tápiómente Folk Dance Group)

    2003

  • Pest County Folk Music Competition – Gödöllő, Golden classification

    1994

Publications, conferences, masterclasses

    Book chapter

  • Folkmusic from Tapioszele in the 20th century

    2009

  • Wedding in Tapioszele in the 20th century

    2019

  • Folkmusic research in Jasz-Nagykun-Szolnok county

    2019

  • Folkmusic research in Ujszilvas

    2021

  • Book with co-author

  • Folksongs of Hevizgyork

    2018

  • Traditions in Gomba

    2018

  • Folk costumes in Hevizgyork)

    2020

  • Slovak folk songs from Nagytarcsa

    2020

  • Folksongs and religious songs

    2021

  • Viva the hungarian freedom, viva the Homeland - Selections from the life and musical heritage of Lajos Kossuth

    2022

  • Folk art values of Mende

    2022

  • Book

  • Jozsef Terek: 100 years 1000 folksongs in the Tapio region

    2014

  • Jozsef Terek: Folksongs and folkmusic from the Tapio region in the 20th century

    2014

  • Jozsef Terek: Folk costumes int he Tapio region

    2015

  • Jozsef Terek: Folksongs and folk games from Tapioszele

    2019

  • Jozsef Terek: 50 years old the Womens Choir of Hevizgyork

    2019

  • Jozsef Terek: Folksongs of Zsambok

    2019

  • Jozsef Terek: Bela Bartok in the Tapio region

    2022

  • Jozsef Terek: Folksongs of Toalmas

    2021

  • Jozsef Terek: Folksongs of Dany

    2021

  • Jozsef Terek: Complete edition of works by Kálmán Simonffy

    2022

  • Jozsef Terek: Folksongs of Abony

    2022

  • Journals

  • Folksong research in the Tapio region

    2012

  • The last clarinet player of Kurt

    2010

  • Music bands of the Tapio region

    2010

  • Vocal identity in the Tapio region

    2020

  • Book review

  • Local History Book from Tapioszele

    2020

  • Folksongs from the Jaszsag

    2021

  • International publications

  • Terék József: Hungarian Folkmusic Research in the Tapio Region, Research World Journals

    2020

  • Terék József: Hungarian Folkmusic Research in the Tapio Region, International Journal of Management and Applied Science (IJMAS)

    2020

  • International publications (abstract)

  • Terék József: Hungarian Folkmusic Research in the Tapio Region, Research World Journals

    2020

  • International publication (in Hungary)

  • Bátori László – Dr. Király Katalin – Galántai Györgyné Szlaukó Mária – Terék József: Slovenské ľudové piesne vo Veľkej Tarči

    2020

  • Nemzeti értékek, tradicionális intézmények – The history of Tarogato, Budapest, European Cultural Event Planning Office

    2020

  • Conferences in Hungary

  • Hévízgyörk, „Gödöllő Környéki Regionális Turisztikai Egyesület szakmai konferenciája” – Title of scientific lecture: Folksong research in the Tapio region Előadás: Népzenekutatás a Tápió mentén

    2017

  • Isaszeg, „Pest Megyei Értéktárak szakmai tapasztalatcseréje” Title of scientific lecture: „A tárogató mint hungarikum” (Tarogato like a hungaricum)

    2018

  • Debrecen, A Magyar Tudomány Ünnepe – „Határtalan tudomány” – Béres András emlékülés. Title of scientific lecture: „Hajdúsági népzenei értékek” (Folksongs from the Hajdu region)

    2018

  • Hévízgyörk, „Pest Megyei Értéknap konferencia” Title of scientific lecture: „Bartók Béla és Kodály Zoltán népzenekutató munkássága, Pest megye 1903-1923” (Research work in Pest county of Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly)

    2019

  • XI. Jászkunság kutatása konferencia, Kunszentmárton. Title of scientific lecture: Népzenekutatás Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok megyében (Folksong research in Jasz-Nagykun-Szolnok county)

    2019

  • Nagykáta I. Tápió menti szakmai konferencia. Title of scientific lecture: Bartók a Tápió mentén (Bela Bartok in the Tapio region)

    2022

  • International conferences

  • X. Székelyföldi Napok (10th Szeklerland days), Gyergyószárhegy (Lazarea), Románia, Erdély (Transylvania), 11.10.2019. „Értékmentés és a kulturális turizmus lehetőségei Székelyföldön”. Title of scientific lecture: Népzenekutatás Pest megyében, identitástudat Székelyföldön. (Folksong research in Pest county)

    2019

  • 82nd Research World International Conference, Manila, Philippines. Title of scientific lecture: Hungarian Folkmusic Research in the Tapio Region.

    2020

  • Own CDs – Cultural heritage works

  • Viva the hungarian freedom, viva the Homeland – Kossuth CD

    2022

  • Folksongs of Dany

    2022

  • Zither players in the Tapio region

    2019

  • Folkmusic of Tapiosag

    2019

  • Kodaly folksong CD of Pest county

    2017

  • Folkmusic CD of Hevizgyork

    2016

  • Slovak folksongs of the Tapio region

    2015

  • Barton int he Tapio region

    2014

  • 100 years 1000 songs int he Tapio region

    2014

  • Folkmusic of Tapioszecso

    2014

  • Folkmusic of Sulysap

    2014

  • Folkmusic of Koka

    2012

  • Folkmusic of Toalmas

    2012

  • Folkmusic double CD of the Tapio region

    2012

  • Folkmusic of Nagykata

    2011

  • Folkmusic of Tapioszentmarton

    2009

  • Folkmusic of Tapioszele

    2009

  • Talent management CDs

  • Children songs of the Tapio region

    2017

  • Best folksongs of Sara Eva Horvath – young talent singer of the Tapio region

    2016

  • Tarogato Hungaricum CD works

  • Hungaian heart – Tarogato CD

    2020

  • Tarogato and beyond – Tarogato CD

    2018

  • Tarogato Hungaricum CD

    2015

  • Composer work

  • Hungarian heart CD

    2020

  • Tarogato and beyond CD

    2018

  • Pieces of my life

    2011

  • The Five Virtuoses

    2008

  • International CD publication

  • Ľudové piesne Slovákov v Maďarsku: Povodie Tapio – Šej, Pod Náš Oblok

    2017

  • Hungarian heart – Tarogato Hungaricum Concert CD

    2020

  • International DVD publication

  • Tarogato Hungaricum Concert Online Edition

    2021

  • Important international concerts (Tarogato Hungaricum Concerts)

  • 82 international music competioion or festival „online” in 52 countries

    2022

  • Hungarian Cultural Days – Ho Si Minh city, Vietnam

    2022

  • Tarogato Hungaricum Concert – Istog, Kosovo

    2022

  • National Day of March 15 – Hanoi, Vietnam

    2022

  • Day of the Hungarian Culture – Manila, Philippines

    2020

  • University of the Philippines – Manila, Philippines (masterclass)

    2020

  • University of San Carlos – Cebu, Philippines (masterclass)

    2020

  • Ateneo De Davao University – Davao, Philippines (masterclass)

    2020

  • Palau Community College – Koror, Palau (masterclass)

    2020

  • Belau National Museum - Koror, Palau (Day of the Hungarian Culture)

    2020

  • Vietnam National Academy of Music – Hanoi, Vietnam (masterclass)

    2019

  • EU Music Festival & Hungarian Days – Can Tho, Ho Si Minh, Hanoi, Vietnam

    2019

  • Taybeh Oktoberfest – Taybeh, Paletine

    2019

  • Polish – Hungarian Forum - Stary Sacz, Poland

    2019

  • Paneuropische Picknik 3.0 – Stuttgart, Germany

    2019

  • National Day of March 15 – Brussels, Belgium

    2019

  • Tarogato Hungaricum Concert – Stuttgart, Germany

    2019

  • National Day of 23th October – Tunis, Tunesia

    2019

  • Conservatory National De Musique De Tunis – Tunis, Tunesia (masterclass)

    2019

  • Ungarische Kulturinstitut – Stuttgart, Germany

    2019

  • Hungarian days of Transylvania – Gyergyószárhegy, Ditró, Borszék, Gyergyóremete,

    2019

  • Gyergyócsomafalva, Romania, Transylvania

    2019

  • Pädagogisch-Kulturelles Zentrum – Freudental, Germany

    2018

  • XXI. Spätlingsmarkt – Ludwigsburg, Germany

    2018

  • National Day of 15th March – Manila, Philippines (Alliance Francaise)

    2018

  • University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines (masterclass)

    2018

  • University of the Philippines – Manila, Philippines (masterclass)

    2018

  • The International Montessori School of Beijing – Beijing, China (masterclass)

    2018

  • National Day of 15th March – Beijing, China

    2018

  • Lu Xun Museum – Beijing, China (masterclass)

    2018

  • University of Macau, MCMC College – Macao (masterclass)

    2018

  • National Day of 23th October – Beregszász, Kiev, Ukraine

    2018

  • XXV. „Kunovské Léto” CIOFF Feztival – Kunovice, Czech Republic

    2018

  • True Light Girl’s College, Marymount Secondary School, Wan Yan College – Hong Kong (masterclass)

    2018

  • Hungarian Days of Dusseldorf – Düsseldorf, Germany

    2018

  • Tarogato Hungaricum Concert – Copenhagen, Denmark

    2018

  • Europe Village – Hanoi, Vietnam

    2018

  • Day of the Hungarian Culture – Kiev, Ukraine

    2018

  • 78. OMÉK – Budapest

    2017

  • National Day of 20th August – Budapest

    2017

  • EXPO – Astana, Kazakhstan

    2017

  • Pro Natura Award Ceremony – Farmos

    2017

  • National Day of 15th March – Hanoi, Vietnam

    2017

  • CIOFF Festival – Scheeßel, Germany

    2017

  • Transform – Trondheim Internasjonale Festival – Trondheim, Norway

    2016

  • Organizing work in Hungary (musical director work)

  • International Tarogato Festival, Tapioszele

    since 2016

  • Folksong Competition of the Tapio region

    2016 - 2019

  • Folksong Competition of Hevizgyork

    2018 - 2020

  • Hungarian conference organizing (Tapio region)

    since 2022

  • Other cultural work

  • Music director at the Tapiomente Folk Dance Group

    since 2010

  • Artistic director of the Tapio Vocal Esemble

    since 2019

History of Bands

  • József Terék & Friends

    2008 -

  • „Jartato” Band

    2008 - 2009

  • Dűvő Folk Music Band

    2004 - 2008

  • Bíró Band

    2003 - 2004

  • Tápiómente Dance Group Folk Music Band

    2000 - 2003

  • Club entertainment bands in the Tápió Region

    1997 - 2000

  • Tóthágas Band

    1989 - 1995

Notable tours abroad

  • Ukraine
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    1993

  • Germany
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    1994

  • France
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    1995

  • Italy
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    Romania
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    Austria
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    1996

  • Austria
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    Iraq
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    2000

  • Austria
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    Finland
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    2001

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    Czechia
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    Portugal
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    Netherlands
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    2002

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    2003

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    2004

  • Netherlands
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    Serbia
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    United Kingdom
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    2005

  • United States
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    Sweden
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    2006

  • Poland
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    2007

  • Canada
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    Netherlands
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    2008

  • Canada
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    2009

  • Poland
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    Canada
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    2010

  • Canada
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    2011

  • Canada
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    Romania
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    Czechia
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    Italy
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    2012

  • Canada
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    2013

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    2014

  • Canada
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    2015

  • Germany
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    Norway
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    2016

  • Vietnam
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    Kazakhstan
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    Poland
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    Latvia
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    Lithuania
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    Estonia
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    2017

  • Ukraine
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    Norway
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    Croatia
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    China
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    Philippines
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    Denmark
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    2018

  • Germany
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    Belgium
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    Austria
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    Palestinian Territories
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    2019

  • Philippines
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    Palau
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    2020

  • Romania
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    2021

  • Serbia
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    2022

Important performances

  • Tárogató Hungarikum Concert – Kosovo

    2022

  • Hungarian National Weeks – Saigon, Vietnam

    2022

  • Hungarian National Day – Hanoi, Vietnam

    2022

  • XVII. Hargita County Days, Transylvania

    2021

  • Tarogato Hungarikum Concerts in the Philippines and Palau

    2020

  • Hungarian-Polish Forum – Stary Sacz, Poland

    2019

  • National celebration programm – Brussels, Belgium

    2019

  • Tarogato Hungaricum concert – Institute of Hungary, Stuttgart

    2019

  • IV. Industry Forum – Karpacz, Poland

    2019

  • Tour in Vietnam – Can Tho, Saigon, Hanoi (Vietnam)

    2019

  • Hungarian National Day – Tunis, Tunisia

    2019

  • 25. Taybeh Oktoberfest – Taybeh, Palestine

    2019

  • Paneuropische Picknik 3.0 – Stuttgart, Germany

    2019

  • International Children Folkdance Festival – Klagenfurt, Austria

    2019

  • Hanoi, Vietnam – Europe Village

    2018

  • Copenhagen, Denmark – Hungaricum concert

    2018

  • Manila, Philippines – Hungaricum concerts

    2018

  • Beijing, China – Hungarian National Day (Hungaricum concert)

    2018

  • Ukraine, Kiev – Day of the Hungarian Culture (Hungaricum concert)

    2018

  • XXI. Spatlingsmarkt – Ludwigsburg, Germany

    2018

  • Tarogato Hungaricum concerts – Hong Kong, Macau

    2018

  • Hungarian days – Dusseldorf, Germany

    2018

  • Hanoi, Vietnam – Hungarian National Day (Hungaricum concert)

    2017

  • Astana, Kazakhstan – EXPO (Hungaricum concerts)

    2017

  • Trondheim, Norway – Transform Internationale Festival

    2016

  • Calgary, AB – Calgary Folk Fest

    2008

  • Hungarian Cultural Programs in Western Canada

    2008 - 2016

  • Linköping, Sweden – Linköpings Folkmusikfestival

    2006

  • London, UK – St. Ceciliatide International Festival of Music

    2006

  • London, UK – St Ceciliatide International Festival of Music

    2005

  • Bend, OR – Cascade Festival of Music

    2004

Notable Hungarian appearances and performances

  • Country Folk Dance Anthology

    Budapest

  • Country Dance Meeting and Fair

    Budapest

  • International Folk Dance Festival, Nagykáta

    Nagykáta

  • Kállai Kettős Folk Dance Festival

    Nagykálló

  • Country Solo Dance Competition

    Békéscsaba

  • Folk Dancers’ Country Exhibition Stage

    various locations

  • Chamber Dance Festival in Zala

    Zalaegerszeg

  • Vécsey Chamber Dance Festival

    Nyíregyháza

  • 185th Anna Ball

    Balatonfüred

  • Folk Dance Group performances in the Palace of Arts

    Budapest

Important media appearances (József Terék and his friens)

  • Can Tho TV (Vietnám)

    2019

  • Mango Radio (Davao, Fülöp-szigetek)

    2020

  • Letters & Music TV Show (Manila, Fülöp-szigetek)

    2020

  • Manila Times (Fülöp-szigetek)

    2020

  • Palau Island (Palau)

    2020

  • Vietnam + (Vietnám)

    2019

  • Neckar- und Enzbote (Germany), Bietigheimer Zeitung (Germany), VGP News (Vietnam), Maxxi TV (Ukraine), Business Mirror (Philippines), MTVA (Hungary)

    2018

  • M1 (Channel 1): Életkor (Ages)

    2017

  • Dankó Rádió: The Day of Hungarian Folk Song, Dankó Club, Duna TV: Kívánságkosár (Make-A-Wish)

    2015

  • Dankó Rádió: Dankó Club

    2014

  • Duna TV: Kívánságkosár (Make-A-Wish)

    2013

  • BBC TV recording, Tápiószentmárton

    2012

  • Duna TV: Etno Club

    2010

  • Duna TV: 185th Anna Ball – Balatonfüred

    2010

  • Duna TV: Kívánságkosár (Make-A-Wish)

    2009

Professional achievements

1. Collecting Folk Songs

In January 2009 he began collecting folk songs and folk music in his motherland, the 21 settlements in the Tápió region. As of today, this work is still in progress.

He visited nearly 200 local informants, musicians, folk craftsmen during a period of 7 years. These weekly personal meetings made such a powerful impact on him that kept him busy continuously recording and archiving the ethnographical works of his motherland.

As fate may have it, he is an unaccompanied researcher carrying out his tasks; so far the last person conducting similar academic research work was Ms. Katalin Lázár, senior research fellow at MTA, BTK (Hungarian Academy of Science – Research Center for the Humanities – Institute for Musicology) in 1981.

It can safely be said that the collected and discovered pieces of information prove the importance of Tápió region, which is as rich in folk music, folk songs, traditional fashion, folk dances and other fields of ethnography as any other region in Hungary.

In January 2009 he began collecting folk songs and folk music in his motherland, the 21 settlements in the Tápió region. As of today, this work is still in progress.

He visited nearly 200 local informants, musicians, folk craftsmen during a period of 7 years. These weekly personal meetings made such a powerful impact on him that kept him busy continuously recording and archiving the ethnographical works of his motherland.

As fate may have it, he is an unaccompanied researcher carrying out his tasks; so far the last person conducting similar academic research work was Ms. Katalin Lázár, senior research fellow at MTA, BTK (Hungarian Academy of Science – Research Center for the Humanities – Institute for Musicology) in 1981.

It can safely be said that the collected and discovered pieces of information prove the importance of Tápió region, which is as rich in folk music, folk songs, traditional fashion, folk dances and other fields of ethnography as any other region in Hungary.

As the cultural specialist of Pest County Council, he currently conducts his research on the folk song and folk music values found in the 187 villages and towns of the county. By seeking out and visiting the last remaining local informants, and collecting their materials, the currently still existing locally and regionally spread folk songs will be preserved. To complement all these with the previously completed research works, we could get a complete view of the folk song values in Pest County from the beginning of the 20th century till today. Following the footsteps of Béla Bartók and Zoltán Kodály, József Terék carries out the preparation of the summary of the above works in electronic and printed formats; additionally, he fully identifies and opens up the folk song values of the county, and reintroduces the local folk song values at the municipal level to incorporate them into the local educational curricula.

2. Preserving Values, Reproduction

His major work since 2009 has been to arrange the already existing, systematic and published materials found in databases and his research files on folk songs and folk music into a special compilation. The settlements have their own recorded CDs for the purpose of preserving the folk songs and folk music of the area, which he performs by the help of his own band and by the lawful use of the archived recordings.

Half of the CD series has already been recorded together with the double CD, summarizing the 21 settlements. The other format of the summary has been the publication of a 535-page, A4-sized folk song book titled ‘100 év 1000 népdal a Tápió mentén’ (100 years 1000 folk songs from along River Tápió) containing 866 folk songs. Of the recorded songs, 674 can be listened to on the DVD-ROM attachment in their original and collected format by the collectors themselves.

The book titled ‘A Tápió-mente zenekarai a XX. században’ (Bands from the Tápió Region in the 20th Century) is a publication on the memories of the local folk bands, brass bands, and gypsy bands.

His major work since 2009 has been to arrange the already existing, systematic and published materials found in databases and his research files on folk songs and folk music into a special compilation. The settlements have their own recorded CDs for the purpose of preserving the folk songs and folk music of the area, which he performs by the help of his own band and by the lawful use of the archived recordings.

Half of the CD series has already been recorded together with the double CD, summarizing the 21 settlements. The other format of the summary has been the publication of a 535-page, A4-sized folk song book titled ‘100 év 1000 népdal a Tápió mentén’ (100 years 1000 folk songs from along River Tápió) containing 866 folk songs. Of the recorded songs, 674 can be listened to on the DVD-ROM attachment in their original and collected format by the collectors themselves.

The book titled ‘A Tápió-mente zenekarai a XX. században’ (Bands from the Tápió Region in the 20th Century) is a publication on the memories of the local folk bands, brass bands, and gypsy bands.

3. Introducing Research Fellows and Associates

Having obtained the permit to conduct research, at the beginning of the research work he was given access to the complete database with reference to the 21 settlements in the Tápió region held at MTA, BTK (Hungarian Academy of Science – Research Center for the Humanities – Institute for Musicology) and also to the full Archives of the Museum of Ethnography.

The first written records of folk music in the Tápió region were compiled by Zoltán Kodály in 1905. He was followed by Béla Bartók in 1906. Unfortunately, sound recordings has only existed since the 1950s, therefore the collection made by Jenő Ádám in 1928 concerning the materials from Tápióság can only be found in the form of original handwritten notes. The complete list of names of researchers together with the list of names of the local informants are provided at the end of the folk song book titled ‘100 év 1000 népdal a Tápió mentén’ (100 years 1000 folk songs from along River Tápió).

His work was greatly helped by the following research fellows and associates:

Mr. János Bereczky PhD, Ms. Mária Domokos PhD, Ms. Katalin Lázár PhD, Ms. Olga Szalay PhD, Mr. László Vikárius CSc, Mr. István Németh, Mr. Mátyás Bolya, Ms. Teréz Kapronyi, and Ms. Krisztina Pálóczy. The permits to conduct researches and to publish the findings were provided by by Mr. Pál Richter PhD, Director of MTA BTK (Hungarian Academy of Science – Research Center for the Humanities – Institute for Musicology) and Mr. Lajos Kemecsi Dr., Head of the Museum of Ethnography.

He began to write his own PhD doctoral thesis on the values of the folk songs and folk music in the Tápió region with the help of his thesis advisor, Mr. Elek Bartha Dr., Deputy Rector (President) of the University of Debrecen.

Having obtained the permit to conduct research, at the beginning of the research work he was given access to the complete database with reference to the 21 settlements in the Tápió region held at MTA, BTK (Hungarian Academy of Science – Research Center for the Humanities – Institute for Musicology) and also to the full Archives of the Museum of Ethnography.

The first written records of folk music in the Tápió region were compiled by Zoltán Kodály in 1905. He was followed by Béla Bartók in 1906. Unfortunately, sound recordings has only existed since the 1950s, therefore the collection made by Jenő Ádám in 1928 concerning the materials from Tápióság can only be found in the form of original handwritten notes. The complete list of names of researchers together with the list of names of the local informants are provided at the end of the folk song book titled ‘100 év 1000 népdal a Tápió mentén’ (100 years 1000 folk songs from along River Tápió).

His work was greatly helped by the following research fellows and associates:

Mr. János Bereczky PhD, Ms. Mária Domokos PhD, Ms. Katalin Lázár PhD, Ms. Olga Szalay PhD, Mr. László Vikárius CSc, Mr. István Németh, Mr. Mátyás Bolya, Ms. Teréz Kapronyi, and Ms. Krisztina Pálóczy. The permits to conduct researches and to publish the findings were provided by by Mr. Pál Richter PhD, Director of MTA BTK (Hungarian Academy of Science – Research Center for the Humanities – Institute for Musicology) and Mr. Lajos Kemecsi Dr., Head of the Museum of Ethnography.

He began to write his own PhD doctoral thesis on the values of the folk songs and folk music in the Tápió region with the help of his thesis advisor, Mr. Elek Bartha Dr., Deputy Rector (President) of the University of Debrecen.

4. Educational Activities (Folk Song Competition, Pest County Repository of Values)

Using the background materials and publications already in existence, a valuable and educationally significant folk song and folk music compilation has been put together, the knowledge of which may have a positive impact in primary, secondary and tertiary education alike.

The local folk music CD materials have already been incorporated into the music education in the local curriculum supplementing the National Curriculum. The previously mentioned book on folk songs can also be accessed in all libraries of primary schools in the Tápió region. Re-teaching folk songs can save the local values for an additional 2 or 3 generations.

His long-term objective is to incorporate this knowledge into the list of reference literature for high schools, colleges, and universities alike.

In February 2015 the compilation of folk songs and music of the Tápió region titled ‘A Tápió-mente népdalai, népzenéje’ was added into the County Repository of Values by the Repository Committee of Pest County. It was the very first to be added due to its unparalleled processing and reproduction value.

In order to spread and popularize our folk songs, Miklós Földváry Primary School of Arts, Tápiószentmárton together with Szivárvány Foundation, Tápiószentmárton initiated and started a competition called ‘Tápió-menti Népdaléneklési Verseny’ (Tápió Folk Song Competition), whose optional or compulsory songs must be folk songs from the Tápió region. Since 2015, the competition has been open for students attending primary schools or art schools in Budapest and Pest County.

Using the background materials and publications already in existence, a valuable and educationally significant folk song and folk music compilation has been put together, the knowledge of which may have a positive impact in primary, secondary and tertiary education alike.

The local folk music CD materials have already been incorporated into the music education in the local curriculum supplementing the National Curriculum. The previously mentioned book on folk songs can also be accessed in all libraries of primary schools in the Tápió region. Re-teaching folk songs can save the local values for an additional 2 or 3 generations.

His long-term objective is to incorporate this knowledge into the list of reference literature for high schools, colleges, and universities alike.

In February 2015 the compilation of folk songs and music of the Tápió region titled ‘A Tápió-mente népdalai, népzenéje’ was added into the County Repository of Values by the Repository Committee of Pest County. It was the very first to be added due to its unparalleled processing and reproduction value.

In order to spread and popularize our folk songs, Miklós Földváry Primary School of Arts, Tápiószentmárton together with Szivárvány Foundation, Tápiószentmárton initiated and started a competition called ‘Tápió-menti Népdaléneklési Verseny’ (Tápió Folk Song Competition), whose optional or compulsory songs must be folk songs from the Tápió region. Since 2015, the competition has been open for students attending primary schools or art schools in Budapest and Pest County.

5. Composing Music

Having a degree in classical, pop and folk music, he is interested in composing music by blending these individual musical styles while being an active member of an instrumental band. He frequently enters international composition competitions playing his own traditional Hungarian pieces, which are dominated by the typical Hungarian sound and in which the cymbal plays a central role.

Concurrently with the above, he composes music for various bands including 4 for Dance, Tisza Táncegyüttes, Nógrád Táncegyüttes, Nyírség Táncegyüttes, and also creates his own musical ideas.

His very first own CD, with the title ‘The Long Way – Pieces of My Life’ containing his compositions was published in 2011, and it had a unique orchestration as its Hungarian melodies were blended and intertwined with both classical and pop music. In its arrangement, violins and the cymbal play their central roles, and they are accompanied by the piano, bass guitar and the percussions.

To continue the above materials, similar compositions are being composed and orchestrated and will soon be available to all.

Having a degree in classical, pop and folk music, he is interested in composing music by blending these individual musical styles while being an active member of an instrumental band. He frequently enters international composition competitions playing his own traditional Hungarian pieces, which are dominated by the typical Hungarian sound and in which the cymbal plays a central role.

Concurrently with the above, he composes music for various bands including 4 for Dance, Tisza Táncegyüttes, Nógrád Táncegyüttes, Nyírség Táncegyüttes, and also creates his own musical ideas.

His very first own CD, with the title ‘The Long Way – Pieces of My Life’ containing his compositions was published in 2011, and it had a unique orchestration as its Hungarian melodies were blended and intertwined with both classical and pop music. In its arrangement, violins and the cymbal play their central roles, and they are accompanied by the piano, bass guitar and the percussions.

To continue the above materials, similar compositions are being composed and orchestrated and will soon be available to all.

6. Talent Management

Local youth in the Tápió region that are particularly talented in folk music or folk songs are given extraordinary attention and assistance. They are given the opportunity to practice stage and band performances with his band, be these performances at concerts or other events. Students are mentioned on and participate in repository CDs thus gaining wider reputation. By acting so, the band leader can provide a more predictable vision of the future for all entry-level musicians.Local youth in the Tápió region that are particularly talented in folk music or folk songs are given extraordinary attention and assistance. They are given the opportunity to practice stage and band performances with his band, be these performances at concerts or other events. Students are mentioned on and participate in repository CDs thus gaining wider reputation. By acting so, the band leader can provide a more predictable vision of the future for all entry-level musicians.

7. Tarogato as a Hungaricum

In 2009 he started working on his project of tárogató (Turkish pipe), a significant and iconic Hungarian musical instrument which later, in 2014, became a Hungaricum. This musical instrument has a long history dating back several centuries, but in its present form it was finalized at the end of 19th century. The ‘reformed’ version of the tárogató was due to the efforts by József Schunda Venczel and János Stowasser. The technical capabilities of the playing mode of the instrument opened up and improved in almost all respects, yet the instrument itself failed to take its rightful place. Originally, the instrument was destined to be a classical orchestra instrument at an equal footing with the other instruments. József Terék’s tárogató performances are based on this concept. The instrument perfectly fits in each musical style and genre, and can play solo while presiding in a lead role in the orchestra. Virtuoso performances and the various sounds guarantee the unique harmonies of József Terjék’s band and those of his friends’ band – additionally, Hungaricums (cymbal, Hungarian folk songs and authentic folk music as well as the dance verbunkos alike) are also introduced.

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