Posted on October 1, 2024 in Issue 1: Fall, Kodály Envoy, Volume 51
Time To Register! Early Bird Discounted Conference Registration is READY! Join us March 6 – 9, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois for OAKE’s National Conference! How can you help build the community? Personally Invite Others! Share this post and visit the Help Us Promote page ♫…
Posted on July 1, 2024 in Issue 4: Summer, Kodály Envoy, Volume 50
Update: OAKE National Conference High School Choirs Dear OAKE Members: We’re excited to announce that, after thorough study and thoughtful debate, OAKE will be able to continue offering conference honor choir experiences for singers in Grades 4 – 12. I understand that perspectives within the organization may vary,…
Posted on April 1, 2024 in Issue 3: Spring, Kodály Envoy, Volume 50
Tom Michalek, Planning & Development Committee Chair Your Strategic Plan in Action: Community & Sustainability: Tremendous Progress! Our twenty-three OAKE Member Committees have been extremely active during this first part of 2024, driving us to reach our strategic priorities of The committee work helps us convey to the music…
Posted on April 1, 2024 in Issue 3: Spring, Kodály Envoy, Volume 50
INTERNATIONAL KATALIN FORRAI AWARD Committee: Mary Place – Chairman (UK), Helga Dietrich (Hun), Kelly Foster-Griffin (USA), Gail Godfrey [Aust), Mary Stouffer (Can)Under the auspices of the International Kodály Society March 2024 The Committee is delighted to announce the seventh Presentation of the International Katalin Forrai Award. Naomi Chinen…
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
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…