Posted on January 1, 2024 in Issue 2: Winter, Kodály Envoy, Volume 50
Kevin Pearson “The Longer the childhood, the more harmonious and happy will be his adult life.” This quote by Zoltán Kodály appeared in Vol. I, No. 1 of the Kodály Envoy back in March 1974. It is a sentiment that bears repeating. Our children are growing up faster…
Posted on January 1, 2024 in Issue 2: Winter, Kodály Envoy, Volume 50
As we enter 2024 and continue to prepare for OAKE’s fiftieth conference, I’m imagining OAKE’s sixtieth and seventy-fifth. Chapter leaders will have welcomed new leaders to offer ongoing professional development and build camaraderie within their own locale. The state of American education and music education will continue evolving,…
Posted on January 1, 2024 in Issue 2: Winter, Kodály Envoy, Volume 50
Bryan Wilkins, OAKE [email protected] VIEW A SUMMARY OF THESE ITEMS HERE In recent years, OAKE has navigated some challenging financial times as our nation continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and respond to significant inflation. Our national organization has engaged in a comprehensive review of our spending…
Posted on January 1, 2024 in Issue 2: Winter, Kodály Envoy, Volume 50
Summary of Proposed Membership Dues Increase Why consider a dues increase? Historically, OAKE has increased dues every 5-10 years to keep pace with rising costs of operation. Despite targeted reductions in staffing, program costs, publications, and related areas, the costs associated with providing member services and presenting conference/choir…
Posted on January 1, 2024 in Issue 2: Winter, Kodály Envoy, Volume 50
From the President Elect, Tom Michalek Your Strategic Plan in Action: 24 Strategic Action Steps from the OAKE Committees The OAKE Committees are composed of approximately 120 OAKE members from around the country working in 26 various groups. Some of our committees are involved with the “routine” work…
Posted on January 1, 2024 in Issue 2: Winter, Kodály Envoy, Volume 50
Welcome to OAKE 2024 in the windy city of Chicago, Illinois! We are so excited to come together to learn and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of OAKE! This conference will promote reflective classroom practices, dynamic developments, embracing and evolving, finely-tuned musicians, and more for our session topics…
Posted on January 1, 2024 in Issue 2: Winter, Kodály Envoy, Volume 50
One of OAKE’s strategic goals is to create a community of collaboration. By singing together at your local events, your chapter demonstrates the heart of this philosophy and naturally furthers two other strategic goals – to inspire attendees and advocate for the Kodály approach. The OAKE Communal Singing…