Posted on October 1, 2024 in Issue 1: Fall, Kodály Envoy, Volume 51
by George Kitaka One of the unique teaching experiences I boast of in my teaching career is to have taught at all levels from kindergarten to university and college. Regardless of the level I am teaching, two of my teaching philosophies always cut across – being learner-centered and…
Posted on July 1, 2024 in Issue 4: Summer, Kodály Envoy, Volume 50
Joan Litman, author. This is a transcript of the Conference Keynote Address presented by Joan Litman at the 2024 OAKE National Conference in Chicago, Illinois: It’s an honor to stand with you this evening. It really is. I want you to know that I do so as one…
Posted on April 1, 2024 in Issue 3: Spring, Kodály Envoy, Volume 50
By Melissa Fuller Flores Pictured Above: Melissa Fuller Flores leads a session at the 2024 OAKE National Conference in Chicago, IL If you have ever heard of any Filipino folk dance, you have likely heard of Tinikling (Tin-ick-ling). Even though it’s considered by many as the National Dance…
Posted on January 1, 2024 in Issue 2: Winter, Kodály Envoy, Volume 50
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…
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…