2024 Teacher Education Programs See below a full list of 2024 OAKE-Endorsed Kodály teacher education programs. Find the Kodály teacher education program nearest to you! To sort by state, please go to the Find an Endorsed Program page BY PROGRAM TITLE: Arizona State University June 3 – 14…
Tony HartmanJenő Ádám ScholarshipColorado Kodály Institute at Colorado State University Skeptic CuriosityIt was a cold, damp February morning in Tennessee in 2017. I was an elementary music teacher on the backside of my fifth year of teaching, pulling in to a parking lot to attend what would be…
Colorado Kodály Institute at Colorado State University The Colorado Kodály Institute was held July 15-30, 2023 at Colorado State University. Thirty Levels students from 12 different states attended. Institute Instructors Amy Abbott, Amanda Isaac, Tanya LeJeune, Kevin Pearson, and Katalin Viragh inspired and challenged the students. The Institute…
EASTERN DIVISIONCarol Forward, President Hello, Eastern Division Members!! I am very excited to share that we have been working on the next Eastern Division Conference location, which has now been confirmed at George Mason University for October 25-26. 2024!! There will be more information as we get details…
50th Anniversary Task ForceMatthew Hanne, Chair We are pleased to share two exciting updates from the 50th Anniversary Task Force, and one reminder. First, the Envoy Index on the OAKE website is now up-to-date, making it easier than ever to investigate the contents of each issue. Second, a…
Lauren Hirsh, Executive Director In the prior issue of the Kodály Envoy I shared my personal reflection on a “PPP lifestyle,” especially the first of our Kodály educators’ favorite trifecta – prepare. This has remained on my mind, and as elections close I’m thinking about the variety of…