Posted on April 15, 2025 in Issue 3: Spring, Kodály Envoy, Volume 51
By Tom Michalek The Year of the Kodály-Inspired Music Educator: A Year of Celebration and Gratitude “Time flies.” This is so true in so many areas of my life. This summer, Amy and I will celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. Grace is already 21. In just a few…
Posted on April 15, 2025 in Issue 3: Spring, Kodály Envoy, Volume 51
March 2025 Dear OAKE Members and Colleagues, The 2026 National Conference Committee is enthusiastically preparing for the 52nd OAKE National Conference, to be held in Chicago, IL, March 5 – 8, 2026. The 2026 National Conference theme, “Building Harmony in Community”, celebrates the diverse voices that shape…
Posted on April 15, 2025 in Issue 3: Spring, Kodály Envoy, Volume 51
Organization of American Kodály Educators Dear OAKE Members, It is time to submit your nominations for the OAKE National and Divisional Boards of Directors! The members of these Boards represent you and your colleagues in shaping the direction of OAKE as it impacts the future of music education…
Posted on April 15, 2025 in Issue 3: Spring, Kodály Envoy, Volume 51
Combing through past Envoy articles, I rediscovered the Keynote Address given by Mary Goetze at the 2010 OAKE National Conference in Dallas, Texas. While I never had the privilege of meeting Mary, I grew up singing many of her choral arrangements in my community children’s choir. Opening my…
Posted on April 15, 2025 in Issue 3: Spring, Kodály Envoy, Volume 51
By Eva Floyd As teachers, we often learn about, are asked to think about, and are made aware of our students’ developmental stages. Less often we learn about, are asked to think about, and are aware of teachers’ developmental stages. Although dated, Fuller and Bown’s research published in…
Posted on April 15, 2025 in Issue 3: Spring, Kodály Envoy, Volume 51
OAKE Leaf Fund Team In January, the OAKE Leaf Fund awarded three grants to Chapters who applied for grant money for a Chapter activity aimed at promoting community among music teachers. One of these grants was awarded to Kodaly Mississippi to host a coffee and donuts social for…
Posted on April 15, 2025 in Issue 3: Spring, Kodály Envoy, Volume 51
EASTERN DIVISION MUSIK: Maryland United Specialists in Kodály On March 1, MUSIK partnered with the University of Maryland to host Dr. Vimari Colón-León for a workshop on “Latin American Rhythms, Songs, and Dances.” MIDWESTERN DIVISION The Midwestern division is loving having the OAKE Conference in our division! Thank…