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…
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,…
Communications Ad Hoc CommitteeRachel Rosellini, Chair I’d like to introduce myself, Rachel Rosellini, as the Chair for OAKE’s new Ad Hoc Communications Committee. In accepting this position, I have been tasked with leading a small group of our membership to plan, procure, and develop relevant content for the…
EASTERN DIVISIONCarol Forward, President Hello! I am Carol Forward, the new Interim Eastern Division President, and I look forward to serving you! First, I want to thank Karen Paulson, Past-President, and Greg Wilfred, President-Elect, for their help in getting the division going again after the pandemic. We are…
Brigham Young University InterMuse Academy for Kodály Certification Now in its 29th year, BYU InterMuse Academy for Kodály Certification is celebrating “Music for Everyone, Anytime, Anywhere.” Levels I, II, IIIDates: June 12-23, 2023Place: Brigham Young University Campus Provo, Utah Specialty Tracks: Elementary Choral Development, Secondary Choral Pedagogy, String…
President’s Message: Winter 2023 I am penning this message after three days of being cooped up due to snow days and ice on the roads. I’ll be honest with you: I miss people! For the last three days, my husband is the only person I’ve had face-to-face interaction…