Posted on June 30, 2023 in Issue 4: Summer, Kodály Envoy, Volume 49
Eva Floyd Story #1: I was an assistant conductor for a SSAA collegiate choir when I was in grad school. Part of my job responsibilities included helping to prepare program notes for the choir’s performance at the National ACDA Conference in New York City. One of the pieces…
Posted on June 30, 2023 in Issue 4: Summer, Kodály Envoy, Volume 49
EASTERN DIVISION KNJ: Kodály New Jersey Happy Summer from Kodály New Jersey! We hope you take the time to rest and recharge- you deserve it! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to sharing the love of music with all students. KNJ will be hosting Crafts &…
Posted on April 10, 2023 in Issue 3: Spring, Kodály Envoy, Volume 49
Kevin Pearson, OAKE President Dear OAKE, You amaze me every single day with your energy, your resilience, and the life you bring to the Kodály philosophy. As our recent national conference drew to a close, I was reminded just how incredible you are. You are more than my…
Posted on April 10, 2023 in Issue 3: Spring, Kodály Envoy, Volume 49
Lauren Hirsh, OAKE Executive Director In Jacksonville the OAKE staff got to greet many of you on your way into the evening social events, speak with the families of your students singing in National Choirs, answer questions from presenters and attendees, celebrate award recipients, and address you as…
Posted on April 10, 2023 in Issue 3: Spring, Kodály Envoy, Volume 49
Tom Michalek, OAKE President Elect OAKE Planning & Development Committee Chair As Chair of the OAKE Planning & Development Committee, I am very proud and excited to present to our members a proposed draft of our Strategic Framework 2023-2025. This has been the result of over a year of…
Posted on April 10, 2023 in Issue 3: Spring, Kodály Envoy, Volume 49