Posted on April 10, 2023 in Issue 3: Spring, Kodály Envoy, Volume 49
Kevin Pearson, OAKE President Dear OAKE, You amaze me every single day with your energy, your resilience, and the life you bring to the Kodály philosophy. As our recent national conference drew to a close, I was reminded just how incredible you are. You are more than my…
Posted on April 10, 2023 in Issue 3: Spring, Kodály Envoy, Volume 49
Lauren Hirsh, OAKE Executive Director In Jacksonville the OAKE staff got to greet many of you on your way into the evening social events, speak with the families of your students singing in National Choirs, answer questions from presenters and attendees, celebrate award recipients, and address you as…
Posted on April 10, 2023 in Issue 3: Spring, Kodály Envoy, Volume 49
Tom Michalek, OAKE President Elect OAKE Planning & Development Committee Chair As Chair of the OAKE Planning & Development Committee, I am very proud and excited to present to our members a proposed draft of our Strategic Framework 2023-2025. This has been the result of over a year of…
Posted on April 10, 2023 in Issue 3: Spring, Kodály Envoy, Volume 49
Posted on April 10, 2023 in Issue 3: Spring, Kodály Envoy, Volume 49
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Posted on April 10, 2023 in Issue 3: Spring, Kodály Envoy, Volume 49
Matthew R. Hanne, Secondary Education Advisor50th Anniversary Committee Chair In 2024, OAKE will celebrate its Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years since the founding conference in 1974. Although we may associate the word “jubilee” with royal celebrations or recall particular spirituals that use the word, I think it is…
Posted on April 10, 2023 in Issue 3: Spring, Kodály Envoy, Volume 49
Sandy Knudson, OAKE Member OAKE 2023 in Jacksonville, FLA, was filled with the joys of choral music. As a music educator who loves the choral art, I find many sessions that inspire and find new music and ideas for my ensembles. If you weren’t able to join us,…