Posted on October 1, 2023 in Issue 1: Fall, Kodály Envoy, Volume 50
Lauren Hirsh, Executive Director In the prior issue of the Kodály Envoy I shared my personal reflection on a “PPP lifestyle,” especially the first of our Kodály educators’ favorite trifecta – prepare. This has remained on my mind, and as elections close I’m thinking about the variety of…
Posted on October 1, 2023 in Issue 1: Fall, Kodály Envoy, Volume 50
Dr. Nicole R. Robinson, Founder and CEOCultural Connections by Design Ladies and gentlemen, Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your 2023 Keynote speaker for the National Organization of American Kodaly Educators (OAKE) conference here in Jacksonville, Florida. It is an honor to stand before you today…
Posted on October 1, 2023 in Issue 1: Fall, Kodály Envoy, Volume 50
Eva Floyd Reflecting on my experiences with the publication When I first read the preface of Kodály’s Let Us Sing Correctly, I was confused by his statement “those who always sing in unison never learn to sing in correct pitch” (Kodály, 1952, p. 2). I didn’t understand the…
Posted on October 1, 2023 in Issue 1: Fall, Kodály Envoy, Volume 50
Roberto Castro The true essence of the Kodály Method is singing. Thinking creatively, teachers can and should incorporate singing in wind ensemble rehearsals, allowing students to become better musicians. Singing chorales, choral music, and using band literature invites students to perform more musically, sing in tune, and helps…
Posted on October 1, 2023 in Issue 1: Fall, Kodály Envoy, Volume 50
Tom Michalek, President Elect Here in Nebraska a few months ago, our University of Nebraska-Lincoln Husker Volleyball team set a world’s record for the largest attendance ever at a women’s sporting event. “Nebraska Volleyball Day,” as it was deemed, drew 92,003 fans to watch a volleyball match in…
Posted on October 1, 2023 in Issue 1: Fall, Kodály Envoy, Volume 50
Kevin Pearson, President Each year, the President is allowed to give awards of appreciation. I was told that there is no set number of awards specified, so this year, I have three. Our first award goes to someone that I have known for a long time. We completed…