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…
WINTER 2023Message from the Executive DirectorLauren Hirsh The initial visits to choose a location for OAKE’s 49th National Conference started five years ago in 2018 with your National Conference Business Director Nancy Johnson traveling to three cities in the Southern Division to choose one that would best fit…
EASTERN DIVISION KNJ: Kodály New JerseyElissa Bowen, Chapter President Kodály New Jersey has an exciting multi-presenter workshop opportunity this spring! Jodie Adessa will be presenting a Ukulele workshop followed by Amy Carter’s and Jen Kimock’s Classroom Manipulatives workshop on April 22, 2023. Please visit our chapter website for…
General Assembly – Annual Meeting of OAKE Membership General Assembly is held annually during the OAKE National Conference. Members meet to learn about OAKE’s latest developments, honor scholarship and award recipients, welcome incoming members of the Board of Directors and celebrate those outgoing. Then next year’s Program Team…