Posted on June 30, 2023 in Issue 4: Summer, Kodály Envoy, Volume 49
Kevin Pearson, OAKE President Summer is here, everyone! That means family vacations, poolside lounging, and the opportunity to disable your morning alarms. However, in our corner of the world, that also means training programs are up and running. We have so many teachers being introduced to the Kodály…
Posted on June 30, 2023 in Issue 4: Summer, Kodály Envoy, Volume 49
Lauren Hirsh, Executive Director “Prepare, Present, Practice” is a central Kodály principle because it works. It’s intentional, responsive, and cumulative; a sequenced approach to imparting knowledge in a way that sticks. Although the “PPP” sequence is a foundational tenet for Kodály practitioners, I do not hear it discussed…
Posted on June 30, 2023 in Issue 4: Summer, Kodály Envoy, Volume 49
Tom Michalek, OAKE President Elect I have been privileged to work in a Kodály certification program these past few weeks, and I am inspired and uplifted by the teachers with whom I’ve been fortunate to “teach.” I put that word in quotation marks, as I’m not sure who…
Posted on June 30, 2023 in Issue 4: Summer, Kodály Envoy, Volume 49
Thank You! Educators and countless students across the country have benefitted from OAKE conferences. Nancy Johnson has committed over 20 years organizing the logistics, details, and people that make the conference such a win for OAKE members and their classrooms. We know Nancy is looking forward to more…
Posted on June 30, 2023 in Issue 4: Summer, Kodály Envoy, Volume 49
Matthew Hanne, Chair of the 50th Anniversary Committee Work continues in delving into OAKE history in preparation for the 2024 National Conference in Chicago. Here are a few points of information related to the committee’s work: Look for an updated index of Envoy articles in September. The Fall…
Posted on June 30, 2023 in Issue 4: Summer, Kodály Envoy, Volume 49
Eva Floyd Story #1: I was an assistant conductor for a SSAA collegiate choir when I was in grad school. Part of my job responsibilities included helping to prepare program notes for the choir’s performance at the National ACDA Conference in New York City. One of the pieces…