Posted on November 1, 2022 in Issue 1, Kodály Envoy, Volume 49
A Message from the OAKE President: Volume 49, Issue 1, Fall A dear friend of mine recently shared a picture book with me. He texted me, saying: “Although not very utilitarian for a high school choral director, a book should be arriving to you soon. I…
Posted on November 1, 2022 in Issue 1, Kodály Envoy, Volume 49
Approaching 50 years in existence, let’s celebrate this movement. OAKE members have committed not only to personal growth as educators, but also pursue activities that continually encourage that for others. My records show twenty-six people previously served you as OAKE President and Kevin Pearson is the twenty-seventh. How…
Posted on November 1, 2022 in Issue 1, Kodály Envoy, Volume 49
This edition of Choral Connections is about my experience at the World Choral Expo (part of the International Federation of Choral Music) in Lisbon, Portugal September 3-7, 2022. Supplementing the Choral Expo, “Exchange” sessions (hosted by the Singing Network) offered workshops focused on foundations of choral music and…
Posted on November 1, 2022 in Issue 1, Kodály Envoy, Volume 49
Reflections from Terri CardellaDenise Bacon Scholarship RecipientDePaul University Kodály Level III – Chicago, IL When I first began my Kodály journey in 2018, little did I know the impact that it would have on my ability to teach. I remember the summer of 2018 very well. I had…
Posted on November 1, 2022 in Issue 1, Kodály Envoy, Volume 49
EASTERN DIVISION KEEP: Kodály Educators of Eastern Pennsylvania Kurtis Reif, Chapter President KEEP is excited to offer four workshops this year. First on September 17 we will be at Elizabethtown College with Adam McLean presenting on his Musician of the Month Project and Berta See presenting from her…
Posted on November 1, 2022 in Issue 1, Kodály Envoy, Volume 49
Brigham Young University InterMuse Academy for Kodály Certification Here in Utah at BYU InterMuse Academy for Kodály Certification, we were thrilled to be able to continue 26 years of our summer certification program. In addition to our wonderful current faculty including Dr. Jerry L. Jaccard, Matt Thornton, Rebecca…