Dr. Leigh Ann Garner Introduction The nature of Kodály-inspired instruction requires well-defined lesson plans influenced by specific curricular structures. In addition, our planning relies on sound instructional, methodological, and philosophical foundations, and these structures inform practices in long and short range, and day-to-day planning of instruction. The intent…
Larena Code Boyle Music educators across the country have been rethinking their song lists. As the problematic histories of many American folks songs have become more widely known, teachers have removed them from their repertoire or indefinitely hit pause. What songs do we replace them with? Or should…
Rachel Rosellini, on behalf of Marianna Kosaya One of the things that I love about being a Kodály educator is the collaboration that I see amongst colleagues and the effort each puts in to reach all students, bridge language and cultural barriers, and to be truly inclusive. This…
Rachel Rosellini After college I sought an elementary general music position because I wanted to connect literacy to performing music. To set my students up for success in their future ensembles, I sought to give them the skills to read music. As a student, I always had a…
EASTERN DIVISIONCarol Forward, President Hello, Eastern Division Members! We are hard at work putting together an amazing division conference for you. A huge thank you goes to Beth Anne Young and Cynthia Gorney for all of their hard work! SAVE THE DATEEastern Division Fall Tune-Up 2024“Ear, Mind, Heart,…
Advisory Council What is the OAKE Advisory Council? The Advisory Council is composed of Chapter and Division Presidents (or designees) and Treasurers, as well as the Regional Representatives, OAKE Treasurer, and OAKE Deputy Treasurer. The OAKE President Elect chairs the Council. It serves as a network among local…
