Posted on February 15, 2023 in Issue 2, Kodály Envoy, Volume 49
The Harmonia Mundi Task Force was charged with gathering member feedback about the transition away from Harmonia Mundi as OAKE’s signature song, then guiding the OAKE community toward a new piece, ideally to be in place by the 2024 Conference. After articles in the Envoy, multiple rounds of…
Posted on February 15, 2023 in Issue 2, Kodály Envoy, Volume 49
Nancy Johnson has had an active role in OAKE conferences for over twenty years and will retire this spring following the Florida conference. As the OAKE National Conference Business Director, and previously a volunteer conference organizer, Nancy has been at the center of our biggest activity for nearly…
Posted on February 15, 2023 in Issue 2, Kodály Envoy, Volume 49
Your colleagues across the nation are serving you by volunteering to be part of committees, projects, and to serve on the Board of Directors. Right now is an especially great time to volunteer for conference positions, but do visit oake.org > Member Area > Get Involved and learn…
Posted on November 1, 2022 in Issue 1, Kodály Envoy, Volume 49
A Message from the OAKE President: Volume 49, Issue 1, Fall A dear friend of mine recently shared a picture book with me. He texted me, saying: “Although not very utilitarian for a high school choral director, a book should be arriving to you soon. I…
Posted on November 1, 2022 in Issue 1, Kodály Envoy, Volume 49
Approaching 50 years in existence, let’s celebrate this movement. OAKE members have committed not only to personal growth as educators, but also pursue activities that continually encourage that for others. My records show twenty-six people previously served you as OAKE President and Kevin Pearson is the twenty-seventh. How…