2025 National Conference – Sessions, Presenters, and Choirs, Oh My!

Time To Register! Early Bird Discounted Conference Registration is READY!

 

 

Join us March 6 – 9, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois for OAKE’s National Conference!

 

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♫ Build great teaching throughout the U.S.

♫ Enjoy rich musical experiences at the National Kodály event

 

EVENTS, BREAKOUT SESSIONS and PRESENTERS

 

 

Find a full list on the Events and Presenters page

 

NATIONAL CONFERENCE CHOIRS

Watch Rehearsals and Master Conductors While They Work With Your Singers

 

 

Enjoy a Beautiful Capstone Concert Led By These Amazing Conductors

 

 

Dr. Pamela Elizabeth Blackstone: Children’s Choir (SSA, Grades 4-5)
Francisco J. Núñez: Youth Treble Choir (SSAA, Grades 6-8)
Georgia Newlin: Concert Treble Choir (SSAA, Grades 9-12)
Josephine Lee: Chamber Choir (SATB, Grades 9-12)

 

HOTEL and TRAVEL

Visit our Hotel and Travel page to plan your trip!

 

 

The Palmer House Hilton Hotel

17 E. Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603  |  Room Rate: $179/night (+tax)

The Palmer House offers the following services and amenities to enhance your meeting experience:
complimentary Wi-Fi access in the lobby, on-site Starbucks, access to the pool facility;
on-site fitness center and The Spa at Palmer House,
unique and one-of a kind History is Hott! Tour as told by the in-house resident expert.
The Palmer welcomes you to enjoy Lockwood Restaurant & Bar and Potter’s Chicago Burger Bar
for dining and cocktails as an after conference retreat to unwind.

 

 

Chicago, Illinois

The Palmer House is steps away from all the action along State Street including
Macy’s, Nordstrom Rack, H&M, Block 37 Mall, Miller’s Pub, the Chicago Theatre, and a myriad of dining options.
The hotel is also walking distance to The Art Institute, Joffrey Ballet, Cadillac Theatre,
Jeweler’s Row, Millennium Park, John G. Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum and Adler Planetarium.
The hotel is walking distance to the Blue Line and the Red/Orange/Green/Yellow Line “L” stations
for quick transport to and from O’Hare International Airport, Midway Airport, and more.

 

RATES and REGISTRATION

Early Bird Discounts Until JANUARY 20, 2025
Online Registration Rates Until FEBRUARY 24, 2025
In-Person Registration Rates start MARCH 6, 2025

 

 

Find out everything you need to know about registering for the Conference on our Rates and Registration page