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Carrie and Tanya talk about their takeaways and favorite moments from the 2025 Organization of American Kodály Educators (OAKE) national conference that was held in Chicago in March, 2025.

Carrie and Tanya chat with Tom Michalek, music educator and current president of the Organization of American Kodály Educators. We talk about the Kodály philosophy, the benefits of joining OAKE, and about the 2024 OAKE National Conference that will be held in Chicago March 6-9.

When it comes to music education, we often find ourselves immersed in the melodies, harmonies, and rhythms of our favorite songs. But have you ever thought about the art of asking questions in the music classroom? It's a topic rarely discussed, yet it plays a profound role in shaping the musical journey of students. Join us on a captivating exploration of Dr. Philip Tacka's innovative strategies that illuminate the path to a deeper understanding of music. Philip Tacka received his doctorate from The Catholic University of America and completed a year of postdoctoral work at the Franz Liszt Academy, Budapest/Zoltan Kodály Pedagogical Institute in Hungary. He is a Professor of Music in The Tell School of Music at Millersville University of Pennsylvania. His research interests center on the all aspects of music education though he has a particular emphasis on music perception and cognition. He writes in collaboration with Dr. Micheál Houlahan, chair of The Tell School of Music. Their publications include Kodály Today and the accompanying seven volumes in the Oxford University Press series. Two new volumes, Choral Artistry: A Kodály Perspective for Middle School to College Level Choirs and Choral Sight Reading are scheduled to be published in 2023 by Oxford. A more complete listing of publications is included below. He has been involved in Kodály Teacher Training programs every year since the early 1980s and has written and provided professional development for four United States Department of Education grants awarded to both the Austin and Houston, Texas Independent School Districts. Dr. Tacka has also served on editorial boards and served as a grant evaluator for more than a decade on the American Fellowship Panel for the American Association of University Women. Prior to his current position, he was an Associate Professor of Music in the Department of Art, Music & Theatre at Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. and worked with the Georgetown University Medical School's Institute for Cognitive and Computational Science in the neuropsychology of music perception. He regularly presents papers and workshops both nationally and internationally on aspects of music education, music perception and cognition, and Kodály studies and has lectured in Italy, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Estonia, the Netherlands, and England. In March, 2016 he was awarded the Organization of American Kodály Educators (OAKE) Lifetime Achievement Award and in 2017 received a distinguished alum award from the Hungarian government. Connect with Dr. Tacka at: Website: Sound Thinking Interactive FB and Tiktok: @soundthinkinginteractive Facebook Group: Houlahan & Tacka & Kodály Studies ___________________________________________________ Read the full blog post: How to Ask Questions in the Music Classroom Enroll in the ⁠Sound Thinking Interactive Subscription Grab your free ⁠⁠⁠Simplifying Lesson Planning guide.⁠⁠ Sign up for⁠⁠⁠⁠ teacher coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠or ⁠⁠⁠⁠business coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Jessica. Find out more about the Curriculum Design Roadmap course ⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠ Get your copy of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Make A Note: What You Really Need to Know About Teaching Elementary Music⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedomesticmusician/message

In this episode, the topic of nurturing musicianship in the elementary classroom is explored. Dr. Houlahan, an expert in music education, discusses the importance of developing musicianship in both teachers and students. Drawing from his experience in different parts of the world, he highlights the value of integrating music theory and performance skills. He emphasizes that teachers should approach music education as both musicians and educators, enabling them to engage students effectively. Dr. Houlahan also introduces the concept of "Sound Thinking Interactive," a comprehensive program designed to support music teachers by providing curriculum resources, lesson plans, assessment tools, and professional development. The program aims to bridge the gap between technical instruction and artistic expression, fostering a passion for music and a strong foundation in music literacy skills among students. Micheál Houlahan is a Professor of Music Theory and Aural Skills and currently serves as the Chair of the Tell School of Music at Millersville University of Pennsylvania. He received an Irish Arts Council Scholarship for graduate studies at the Liszt Academy in Hungary and a Fulbright Research Scholarship for doctoral studies in Music Theory at the Catholic University of America in the United States after graduating from St. Patrick's College, Ireland. His research has also received support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Dr. Houlahan has obtained Licentiate diplomas and Fellowships in Piano Performance from Trinity College and London College of Music, London. He has lectured extensively on music theory and Kodály studies in Ireland, Italy, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Estonia, Netherlands, England, and China. In 2016, he was awarded the Organization of American Kodály Educators (OAKE) Lifetime Achievement Award. In addition, the Hungarian Government invited him to present a lecture on his research and teaching at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. He was also a featured clinician for the 2017 Texas Music Educators Conference. Dr. Houlahan is currently a member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) accreditation commission and serves as an Accreditation Team Leader and Visiting Evaluator for NASM. He was a guest speaker at the Forum Among Leaders of Higher Music Institutions, China Conservatory of Music, Beijing, China, in 2017 and served as an Honorary Professor (2017-2020) at the Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Chinese National School of Music and China Conservatory of Music. Dr. Houlahan collaborates with Dr. Tacka; they have authored numerous books, chapters in books, and articles. Check out their works at: https://soundthinkinginteractive.com https://www.youtube.com/@kodalytoday2289/playlists https://www.facebook.com/groups/1469799603314646/ Enroll in the ⁠Sound Thinking Interactive Subscription Sign up for⁠⁠⁠⁠ teacher coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠or ⁠⁠⁠⁠business coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Jessica. Find out more about the HARMONY membership ⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out more about the Curriculum Design Roadmap course ⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠ Get your copy of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Make A Note: What You Really Need to Know About Teaching Elementary Music⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedomesticmusician/message

In this episode I'm talking with Andrew Ellingsen about Orff Schulwerk and Kodály-inspired teaching. We talk about the similarities, differences, application of each teaching approach, teacher education levels training, and a lot more. Resources mentioned in the podcast:  Orff and Kodaly Adapted for the Elementary School: https://amzn.to/2F8ms2s Organization of American Kodály Educator Website: https://www.oake.org/ American Orff Schulwerk Association Website: http://AOSA.org

Carrie and Tanya discuss the benefits of joining the Organization of American Kodály Educators.

The more things change, the more things stay the same. We discover this week that this old adage also applies to coffee, as we delve into the rebellious 18th Century coffee culture, and how Bach preserved it with all of today's familiar tropes in his beloved Coffee Cantata. Whether you're a coffee or history lover and just casually curious (the first half is for you), or a dedicated classical music lover (you'll love the second half, too), you don't want to miss this episode, packed with coffee (of course), historical facts, trivia, and lively musical commentary.Dr. Georgia Newlin is an independent Music Education Consultant. She has taught in early childhood and public school music positions for sixteen years and at the collegiate level for sixteen.Currently, Georgia is called upon as a conductor for choral festivals, as a clinician for choral workshops, reading sessions, and intermediate grade methodology, as well as a consultant for curriculum planning. She teaches musicianship, conducting, and ensemble in Kodály programs at Indiana University, University of Hawai'i, and James Madison University.Georgia is Past President of the Organization of American Kodály Educators and is a member of The VoiceCare Network. She has presented at numerous national and international music education conferences.She has had articles published in the Choral Journal, Orff Echo, Kodály Envoy, and Southwestern Musician, among others.Music Is Elementary has published her book, One Accord: Developing Part-Singing Skills in School-Age Musicians, as well as her lesson plans for teaching music literacy through choral singing in The Crooked River Choral Project. Georgia is also published with the Ruth Dwyer Choral Series from Colla Voce.Georgia has two daughters, Eliza and Sylvie, both named after American folk song characters. She considers herself most fortunate in that, through her vocation, she has spent her life making music with others.Please visit georgianewlin.com for her upcoming schedule of events.Music this week was written and composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750)"Kaffeekantate," Performed by Netherlands Bach Society, May 17, 2019Shunske Sato, violin and directionLucie Chartin, sopranoJan-Willem Schaafsma, tenorMattijs van de Woerd, bassMarc Pantus, theatre concept, direction and designFor more information on this production go to http://allofbach.com/en/bwv/bwv-211/"Toccata and Fugue in Drumstep," remixed by Jay30KSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/youdontknowbeans)

In this episode I share a conversation with Anne Mileski on her music teacher journey. Anne Mileski is an elementary music specialist in Eastern Washington. She is certified in Orff-Schulwerk, Kodály, Smithsonian Folkways World Music Pedagogy, Music Learning Theory Elementary General Level I, and has completed coursework in Dalcroze Eurythmics. She is a regular clinician at local chapter workshops, state music conferences, and has presented at both the American Orff-Schulwerk Association and Organization of American Kodály Educators national conferences. In the summers, she has served as a pedagogy instructor for Kodály teacher education programs at both the American Kodály Institute at Loyola Maryland, and the Plano ISD/SMU Kodaly Certification Program in Dallas Texas. Anne holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Trumpet Performance from the University of Michigan where she studied with Bill Campbell and a Master of Music degree in Trumpet Performance from Southern Methodist University where she studied with Tom Booth of the Dallas Symphony. She has performed on trumpet with prestigious groups such as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the Dallas Wind Symphony. In addition to her applied music studies, Anne holds a Master of Music degree in Music Education from Southern Methodist University. Prior to relocating to the pacific northwest, she completed coursework toward a doctorate in music education at Indiana University, Jacobs School of Music. She served as an associate instructor for the music education department, both as a supervisor for student teachers and as a teaching assistant for choral and elementary music methods courses. Also while at IU, she conducted second and third grade singers in the IU Children's Choir. Anne currently serves as a conductor for the Spokane Area Youth Choruses, and founded the ABC early childhood program for young singers through SAYC. She presents regularly at local, state, and national workshops and conferences, on topics including purposeful movement and curricular sequencing in the elementary classroom. She is the founder of anacrusic.com and The Anacrusic Podcast, where she helps music teachers get more intentional with their teaching through trainings, custom curriculum, and weekly podcasts. Links and Resources: Follow Anne on Instagram AnneMileski.com

In this episode I share a conversation with Anne Mileski on her music teacher journey. Anne Mileski is an elementary music specialist in Eastern Washington. She is certified in Orff-Schulwerk, Kodály, Smithsonian Folkways World Music Pedagogy, Music Learning Theory Elementary General Level I, and has completed coursework in Dalcroze Eurythmics. She is a regular clinician at local chapter workshops, state music conferences, and has presented at both the American Orff-Schulwerk Association and Organization of American Kodály Educators national conferences. In the summers, she has served as a pedagogy instructor for Kodály teacher education programs at both the American Kodály Institute at Loyola Maryland, and the Plano ISD/SMU Kodaly Certification Program in Dallas Texas. Anne holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Trumpet Performance from the University of Michigan where she studied with Bill Campbell and a Master of Music degree in Trumpet Performance from Southern Methodist University where she studied with Tom Booth of the Dallas Symphony. She has performed on trumpet with prestigious groups such as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the Dallas Wind Symphony. In addition to her applied music studies, Anne holds a Master of Music degree in Music Education from Southern Methodist University. Prior to relocating to the pacific northwest, she completed coursework toward a doctorate in music education at Indiana University, Jacobs School of Music. She served as an associate instructor for the music education department, both as a supervisor for student teachers and as a teaching assistant for choral and elementary music methods courses. Also while at IU, she conducted second and third grade singers in the IU Children’s Choir. Anne currently serves as a conductor for the Spokane Area Youth Choruses, and founded the ABC early childhood program for young singers through SAYC. She presents regularly at local, state, and national workshops and conferences, on topics including purposeful movement and curricular sequencing in the elementary classroom. She is the founder of anacrusic.com and The Anacrusic Podcast, where she helps music teachers get more intentional with their teaching through trainings, custom curriculum, and weekly podcasts. Links and Resources: Follow Anne on Instagram AnneMileski.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thatmusicpodcast/support

This is the first in a series of interviews leading up to the 50th Anniversary of the OAKE detailing the experiences of those who studied Kodály music education in the earliest years.Elizabeth (Betsy) McLaughlin Moll was the first US student to study Kodály music education in Hungary, living there from 1967-1969. We’ll discuss pedagogy, the Hungarian singing style, early childhood music education, Betsy’s work with Katalin Forrai, and other influential twentieth century Hungarian pedagogues including Erzsébet Szőnyí and Anikó Hamvas.© OAKE 2020Citation:Ankuda, Megan, host. "Interview Series: Elizabeth (Betsy) McLaughlin Moll." Organization of American Kodály Educators Podcast, season 1, episode 1, Organization of American Kodály Educators, 2020. [https://www.oake.org/oake-podcast/]Support the show (https://www.oake.org/)

This episode features my interview with Dr. Peter Boonshaft. Dr. Boonshaft, Director of Education for Jupiter Brand Instruments and KHS America Academic Alliance, is the author of the critically acclaimed best-selling books Teaching Music with Passion, Teaching Music with Purpose, and Teaching Music with Promise. Dr. Boonshaft is currently on the faculty of Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, where he is Professor of Music. Dr. Boonshaft is also a Spokesperson for Alfred Music.     Topics include: - Peter’s inspiration for starting his work as an author with writing “Teaching Music With Passion”  - Creating musical “pearls” in every rehearsal  - Defining and inspiring musical excellence  - Teacher motivation and inspiration   Links:  Boonshaft’s Blog: https://academicalliance.com/boonshafts-blog/   Bio:  Called one of the most exciting and exhilarating voices in music education today, Peter Loel Boonshaft has been invited to speak and conduct in every state in the nation and around the world. Honored by the National Association for Music Education and Music For All as the first recipient of the “George M. Parks Award for Leadership in Music Education," Dr. Boonshaft is Director of Education for Jupiter Band Instruments, and his weekly “Boonshaft’s Blog" for music educators continues to inspire teachers everywhere. He has received official proclamations from the Governors of five states and a Certificate of Appreciation from former President Ronald Reagan, as well as performing for former President and Mrs. George H. W. Bush, former President Bill Clinton, and for Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He has been awarded membership in Pi Kappa Lambda and Alpha Chi, as well as twice receiving the University of Hartford Regent's Award and that University's Outstanding Music Educator Award. His honors also include being selected three times as a National Endowment for the Arts "Artist in Residence" three times awarded Honorary Life Membership in the Tri-M Music Honor Society, receiving the Al G. Wright Award from the Women Band Directors International, and being selected for the Center for Scholarly Research and Academic Excellence at Hofstra University.   He holds Bachelor of Music (Summa Cum Laude), Master of Music Education in Conducting, and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees. Dr. Boonshaft was also awarded a Connecticut General Fellowship for study at the Kodály Musical Training Institute, from which he holds a Certificate. He is currently on the faculty of Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, where he is Professor of Music. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Boonshaft was on the faculty of Moravian College and the University of Hartford. He was Founder and Music Director of the Pennsylvania Youth Honors Concert Band and the Connecticut Valley Youth Wind Ensemble. In addition, he held the post of Music Director and Conductor of the Metropolitan Wind Symphony of Boston.   Dr. Boonshaft is the author of the critically acclaimed best-selling books Teaching Music with Passion, Teaching Music with Purpose, and Teaching Music with Promise, as well as his first book for teachers of other disciplines, Teaching with Passion, Purpose and Promise. He is also co-author of Alfred Music Publishing’s new beginning method book series, Sound Innovations for Band and Sound Innovations for Strings, as well as Sound Innovations: Ensemble Development for Young Concert Band, Sound Innovations: Ensemble Development for Intermediate Concert Band, and Sound Innovations: Ensemble Development for Advanced Concert Band. In addition, he is the author of Vaclav Nelhybel: His Life and Works, the only authorized biography of the composer, a contributing author of The Music Director’s Cookbook: Creative Recipes for a Successful Program, and author of articles for Instrumentalist Magazine, the National Band Association Journal, Teaching Music, and Band Director's Guide. Dr. Boonshaft also held the post of Band/Wind Ensemble Editor for the School Music News. Active as a proponent of new literature for concert band, he has commissioned and conducted over forty world premieres by such notable composers as Eric Ewazen, W. Francis McBeth, Johan de Meij, Fisher Tull, H. Owen Reed, Vaclav Nelhybel, David Gillingham, Philip Sparke, Satoshi Yagisawa, Rossano Galante, Sam Hazo, Andrew Boysen, Brian Hogg, Robert W. Smith, David Holsinger, Stephen Melillo, Roland Barrett, and Jared Spears. Among the soloists who have appeared in performance with Dr. Boonshaft are John Marcellus, Maynard Ferguson, Harvey Phillips, The Boston Brass, Eugene Rousseau, Marianne Gedigian, Ed Shaughnessy, Lynn Klock, Don Butterfield, The Dallas Brass, We Are The Mummies, Lance LaDuke, Dave Steinmeyer and the United States Air Force "Airmen of Note," Chester Schmitz, and the Vienna Schubert Trio.   Extremely active as a guest conductor, clinician and speaker for conferences, festivals, concerts and workshops nationally and internationally, he has guest conducted the NAfME (The National Association for Music Education) National High School Honors Band, NAfME All-Eastern Band, NAfME All-Northwest Band, NAfME All-Eastern Directors Band, Goldman Memorial Band, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band, U.S. Marine Band New Orleans, Western International Band Clinic, Prague Castle Guard/Czech Police Symphonic Band, U.S. Department of Defense Dependents Schools: Europe Honors Music Fest Band, and the Association of Concert Bands National Conference Band. In addition, he is an adjudicator and clinician for the Music For All/Bands of America National Concert Band Festival, and serves as Chief Adjudicator for the Australian School Band and Orchestra Festival He has served as a speaker for the Canadian Music Educators Association National Convention, NAfME National Conference, American Band College, Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic, Music For All/Bands and Orchestras of America Symposium, World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles, Samuel Barber Institute for Music Educators, Music Education Center of America, EARCOS Conferences in China and Thailand, Singapore Ministry of Education Band Conference, KIPP National School Summit, NESA Council of Overseas Schools Conferences in Thailand and the Philippines, and as keynote speaker for the NAfME Northwest Division Conference, NAfME Southern Division Conference, European Music Educators Convention, National Convention of the American String Teachers Association, National Convention of the American School Band Directors Association, ACDA Western Division Conference, East Asia Regional Council of Schools, Maryborough Music Conference of Australia, National Conference of the Organization of American Kodály Educators, The Sydney (Australia) Music Education Conference, and numerous international, national, state and regional music education conferences.

Thank you for listening to this episode of That Music Podcast. This week I'm talking with Katie Wonderly about how she has adjusted to teaching remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Katie Wonderly is a fourth-year teacher, making music with 650 of her favorite musicians in Oklahoma City. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Vocal Music Education from Oklahoma City University in 2015 and has completed two summers of master's coursework in Kodály Pedagogy at the University of Oklahoma. Katie is a member of The Organization of American Kodály Educators, National Association for Music Education, and the National Education Association. She was recently named the 2020 Putnam City District Teacher of the Year. Katie connects with educators and community members through social media platforms under the username, Ms. Wonderly Makes Music (@mswonderlymakesmusic). She is known for innovatively sharing her journey as a young music educator, featuring favorite resources, classroom decor, lesson ideas, tech tips, and more. Through these platforms, she has been able to share and collaborate with educators across the world. Katie believes every classroom should be a place where creativity, community, and diversity are embraced and encouraged. She strives to teach in a way that ensures every student leaves her room knowing their voice matters, and that they are an essential part of the ensemble. Links and Resources: @MsWonderlyMakesMusic This episode is brought to you by ThriftBooks. To save 15% on your first order PLUS free shipping on all orders over $10, head over to www.thatmusicteacher.com/thriftbooks. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes of That Music Podcast. You can check out show notes and more at www.thatmusicteacher.com. While you're here, take a moment to join the free General Music Mastermind Facebook group!

Thank you for listening to this episode of That Music Podcast. This week I’m talking with Katie Wonderly about how she has adjusted to teaching remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Katie Wonderly is a fourth-year teacher, making music with 650 of her favorite musicians in Oklahoma City. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Vocal Music Education from Oklahoma City University in 2015 and has completed two summers of master's coursework in Kodály Pedagogy at the University of Oklahoma. Katie is a member of The Organization of American Kodály Educators, National Association for Music Education, and the National Education Association. She was recently named the 2020 Putnam City District Teacher of the Year. Katie connects with educators and community members through social media platforms under the username, Ms. Wonderly Makes Music (@mswonderlymakesmusic). She is known for innovatively sharing her journey as a young music educator, featuring favorite resources, classroom decor, lesson ideas, tech tips, and more. Through these platforms, she has been able to share and collaborate with educators across the world. Katie believes every classroom should be a place where creativity, community, and diversity are embraced and encouraged. She strives to teach in a way that ensures every student leaves her room knowing their voice matters, and that they are an essential part of the ensemble. Links and Resources: @MsWonderlyMakesMusic This episode is brought to you by ThriftBooks. To save 15% on your first order PLUS free shipping on all orders over $10, head over to www.thatmusicteacher.com/thriftbooks. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes of That Music Podcast. You can check out show notes and more at www.thatmusicteacher.com. While you’re here, take a moment to join the free General Music Mastermind Facebook group! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thatmusicpodcast/support

Show Notes: 1. Goin' to Boston 2. Push the Business On Kathy's Bio: Kathy Kuddes holds Bachelor and Masters degrees in Music Education from Millikin University and the University of North Texas respectively, a Kodály training certificate from the FAME/University of Texas program at Festival Hill in Round Top, Texas Supervisors Certification and ESL Supplemental Certification.  She is currently the Director of Fine Arts for the Plano Independent School District, a school system of approximately 53,000 students with Kodály specialists in all 44 elementary schools and award winning band, choir, orchestra & music theory programs. She is the Founder and Coordinator of the Plano Kodály Teacher Training Program, and Folk Music Materials Instructor for the companion training program at Southern Methodist University.  Kuddes has 14 years of classroom experience and more than 20 years in fine arts administration. She is an active presenter including presentations for the International Kodály Society Symposia in Australia, Hungary and Scotland, a former member of the board of the Kodály Educators of Texas and the Organization of American Kodály Educators. She was the recipient of the 2010 OAKE Outstanding Administrator Award and was named the 2016 Outstanding Administrator by the Texas Music Administrators Conference.   Afternoon Ti Links: Blog: Instagram: @highafternoonti   Intro/Outro Music Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes  

Show Notes: 1. Kuddes Music 2. Ruth Crawford Seeger - American Folk Songs for Children 3. Bessie Jone's Collection - Step it Down 4. Gabriela Montoya-Stier - El Patio De Mi Casa 5. Smithsonian Folkways 6. John Lomax's Collection   Kathy's Bio: Kathy Kuddes holds Bachelor and Masters degrees in Music Education from Millikin University and the University of North Texas respectively, a Kodály training certificate from the FAME/University of Texas program at Festival Hill in Round Top, Texas Supervisors Certification and ESL Supplemental Certification.  She is currently the Director of Fine Arts for the Plano Independent School District, a school system of approximately 53,000 students with Kodály specialists in all 44 elementary schools and award winning band, choir, orchestra & music theory programs. She is the Founder and Coordinator of the Plano Kodály Teacher Training Program, and Folk Music Materials Instructor for the companion training program at Southern Methodist University.  Kuddes has 14 years of classroom experience and more than 20 years in fine arts administration. She is an active presenter including presentations for the International Kodály Society Symposia in Australia, Hungary and Scotland, a former member of the board of the Kodály Educators of Texas and the Organization of American Kodály Educators. She was the recipient of the 2010 OAKE Outstanding Administrator Award and was named the 2016 Outstanding Administrator by the Texas Music Administrators Conference.   Afternoon Ti Links: Blog Instagram: @highafternoonti   Intro/Outro Music Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes  

Carrie and Tanya recap the OAKE 2020 conference. The Organization of American Kodály Educators conference was in Portland, March 6-8, 2020.

How much are you relying on the piano to teach voice? Do you play every note of every exercise your students sing? Are you sitting at the piano bench for the entire vocal lesson? This podcast is about honoring the unique challenges of the human voice and sharing simple, productive singing activities that can help our students develop independent singing skills and confidence in their voices! My Music Staff Minute: Keeping great lesson notes Links mentioned in this episode: Sane Singing by Brian Lee https://www.amazon.com/Sane-Singing-Guide-Vocal-Progress-ebook/dp/B07D95GC3Y The Human Nature of the Singing Voice - Peter T. Harrison https://www.amazon.com/Human-Nature-Singing-Voice-Exploring/dp/1903765544 First We Sing, by Susan Brumfield. (Kodaly inspired singing resources for the classroom) There are many levels available and a very helpful teacher guide! 100 Little Songs and Rhymes by Susan Brumfield https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1540027104 Kodály Links 2020 Kodály Training at Western University, London, Ontario, Canada https://music.uwo.ca/outreach/music-education/kodaly-certification-program.html Organization of American Kodály Educators https://www.oake.org/ Kodály Society of Canada https://www.kodalysocietyofcanada.ca/ Free Tonic sol-fa wall cards and flashcards for your teaching studio or classroom https://www.thefullvoice.com/free-resources/flashcards Vocal exploration activity: Singing Spaceships (exploring lip and tongue trills) https://www.thefullvoice.com/free-resources/singingspaceships NOW AVAILABLE: The Private Music Teacher Planner and Agenda - Newly updated with a 2020/21 calendar and 200 pages of organizational bliss for the busy professional music teacher. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1897539274

I'm so excited about today's episode where Anne Mileski talks about how you can be a more purposeful, sequential, and joyful music teacher. Anne Mileski is an elementary music specialist in Eastern Washington. She has taught elementary general music in both public and private school settings, and piloted an early childhood program for the Spokane Area Youth Choruses. She is certified in Orff-Schulwerk, Kodály Pedagogy, Smithsonian Folkways World Music Pedagogy, Music Learning Theory Elementary General Level I, and has completed coursework in Dalcroze Eurythmics. She is a regular clinician at local chapter workshops, state music conferences, and has presented at both the American Orff-Schulwerk Association and Organization of American Kodály Educators national conferences. In the summers, she serves as a pedagogy instructor for Kodály teacher education programs. Anne holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Trumpet Performance from the University of Michigan where she studied with Bill Campbell and a Master of Music degree in Trumpet Performance from Southern Methodist University where she studied with Tom Booth of the Dallas Symphony. She has performed on trumpet with prestigious groups such as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the Dallas Wind Symphony. In addition to her applied music studies, Anne holds a Master of Music degree in Music Education from Southern Methodist University. Prior to relocating to the pacific northwest, she completed coursework toward a doctorate in music education at Indiana University, Jacobs School of Music. She served as an associate instructor for the music education department, both as a supervisor for student teachers and as a teaching assistant for choral and elementary music methods courses. Also while at IU, she conducted second and third grade singers in the IU Children's Choir. Currently, Anne serves as the director of the early childhood program for the Spokane Area Youth Choruses. She is the founder of The Anacrusic Podcast and Anacrusic.com, where she works to inspire other music teachers to be more intentional with their teaching through purposeful, sequential, and joyful resources. She created her signature program, The Sequencing Solution, to help other teachers discover the plug + play formula for intentional music teaching. You can follow and connect with Anne here: Instagram: instagram.com/annemileski Facebook: facebook.com/anacrusic FREE Podcast Community: facebook.com/groups/TAPinsiders/ Subscribe to the FREE Anacrusic Newsletter: anacrusic.com/newsletter Join the waitlist for The Sequencing Solution: anacrusic.com/tss I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, be sure to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook.

On Part 2 of our discussion about singing and the Solfa, we continue our chat with RaeAnna Goss, singing teacher, homeschool graduate, homeschooling mother, and Charlotte Mason follower, who has created Solfa Sofa, an early years approach for introducing singing in a CM-friendly way. (Part 1 can be found here.) We were also joined by Crystal Hosea of The Legends of the Staff of Musique, but we invited Crystal back for another episode about her own CM approach to combining story and music, which will air in a couple of weeks. Recorded April 15, 2019 Show Notes: Heidi Buschbach0:26 Free Resource IdeasChildren of the Open AirSing SolfaSolfa Sofa 3:00 Paid Resouce IdeasJohn M. Feierabend and Conversational SolfegeThe Kodály Center at Holy Names UniversityOrganization of American Kodály Educators5:02 Should you use a certain set of songs to teach?6:35 Canadian ResourcesKodály Society of CanadaMusic Play with Denise Gagné7:15 Crystal Hosea of The Legends of the Staff of Musique 8:14 Dalcroze and Movement9:01 Miriam's experience with Children of the Open Air10:13 An overview of Solfa as learned up to Form 310:45 What to do in the upper forms11:24 Skills to learn in the lower forms15:34 Ear Training (PNEU article: A Few Remarks on Teaching Music by W.H. Leslie) 17:36 Starting with an older studentArticle referenced by Heidi Buschbach for older beginnersOutschool19:42 Solfedge, Solfa and Solfedgio20:46 Find the joy and protect your children's voices27:07 Fun resources Music K-8 MagazineSmithsonian Folkways Recordings The Kodály Center at Holy Names University Workshops with chapters of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association29:46 Nature minutesCoyote's Guide To Connecting with Nature Book DiscussionFletcher and the Springtime Blossoms

Georgia Newlin shares a wealth of information about the Kodály approach and developing part-singing skills with your students. I loved getting to hear her thoughts on the part-singing modules and how we can continue to keep ourselves curious and challenged as educators. Georgia A Newlin is an independent Music Education Consultant. She has taught in early childhood and public school music positions for fifteen years and at the collegiate level for sixteen. Currently, Georgia is called upon as a conductor for choral festivals, as a clinician for choral workshops, reading sessions, and intermediate grade methodology, as well as a consultant for curriculum planning. She teaches musicianship, conducting, and ensemble in Kodály programs at Indiana University, University of Hawai’i, and James Madison University. Georgia is Past President of the Organization of American Kodály Educators and is a member of The VoiceCare Network. She has been a presenter for numerous music associations and conferences at local, state, national and international levels. She has had articles published in the Choral Journal, Orff Echo, Kodály Envoy, and Southwestern Musician, among others. She served for three years on the Music Educators Journal Advisory Committee for the National Association for Music Education. Music Is Elementary has published her book, One Accord: Developing Part-Singing Skills in School-Age Musicians, as well as her lesson plans for teaching music literacy through choral singing in The Crooked River Choral Project. Georgia is also published with the Ruth Dwyer Choral Series from Colla Voce. Georgia holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Pedagogy from the Hartt School at the University of Hartford, a Master of Music in Music Education with Kodály Emphasis from Holy Names University, and a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from West Chester University. She considers herself most fortunate in that, through her vocation, she has spent her life making music with others.   Afternoon Ti Blog:  www.afternoonti.blogspot.com   Intro/Outro Music: "Our Big Adventure" by Scott Holmes www.scottholmesmusic.com

Tanya and Carrie review the OAKE (Organization of American Kodály Educators) 2019 Conference in Columbus, OH!

In today's podcast episode, I'm sharing my 7 takeaways from the American Orff-Schulwerk Association National Conference. And these might not be exactly what you think. No lesson plans or sequencing for body percussion here. This episode is all about why it's important to attend any conference, workshop, or seminar. It all comes down to community and continuing education. Links mentioned in this episode:American Orff-Schulwerk AssociationOrganization of American Kodály EducatorsNational Association for Music EducationThe Music Crew on TpT Take a peek at Anne's 2019 Workshops here. The Anacrusic Podcast is a proud member of the Music Teacher Development Podcast Network. The MuTed network provides support in the form of audio on demand programming designed by and for music educators. You can find more information about our network at mutedpodcasts.com  Click here to become a member of the TAP Insiders FB Group | Click here to subscribe to the Anacrusic Newsletter

In this episode I’m talking with Andrew Ellingsen about Orff Schulwerk and Kodály-inspired teaching. We talk about the similarities, differences, application of each teaching approach, teacher education levels training, and a lot more. Resources mentioned in the podcast:  Orff and Kodaly Adapted for the Elementary School: https://amzn.to/2F8ms2s Organization of American Kodály Educator Website: https://www.oake.org/ American Orff Schulwerk Association Website: http://AOSA.org

Dr. Eugene Rogers “preaches the word of the singing conductor.” There is singing, and then there is singing that utilizes technical mastery to communicate the meaning and emotion of a piece. Dr. Rogers calls these leaders who are so deeply connected to sound and its purpose Singing Conductors, and reveals the four characteristics they share in common. Listen: Highlight to Tweet: “The choirs are singing from the inside out. ” - Dr. Eugene Rogers Show Notes: The “singing Conductor” is a process by which one approaches making the choral art come alive. Singing Conductors lead choirs that sing from the inside out. They are completely aware of the technical aspects of choral music, but also deeply rooted in the understanding of the work. There are 4 characteristics of the Singing Conductor: they have a heightened sensitivity to building sound they emphasize sound for sound’s sake, and also sound that is directly connected to the context of the piece they often see technical issues as opportunities for vocal warm ups they place a high emphasis on communication and expression Think about your process. Look at conductors you admire, and figure out their approach. Bio: Recognized as a leading conductor, pedagogue, and lecturer, Eugene Rogers has appeared throughout the United States as well as in Africa, Canada, China, Singapore, England, Portugal, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, Mexico, Spain, and Italy. Recently, Rogers received the Sphinx Medal of Excellence for his commitment to issues of social justice and leadership and conducted the University of Michigan Men's Glee Club in Salt Lake City, Utah at the National Convention of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA).  In December 2014, the Naxos recording of Milhaud's monumental L'Orestie d'Eschyle, on which Rogers served as a chorus master, was nominated for a 2015 GRAMMY® Award ("Best Opera Recording"). Rogers is currently associate director of choirs at U-M where he teaches undergraduate conducting, conducts the Men's Glee Club and the University Choir, and is the faculty director of the MPulse Vocal Arts Institute, a national high school summer program. In July, 2018, he will begin his new appointment as the Director of Choirs at Michigan, where he will oversee the graduate choral conducting program and direct the UM Chamber Choir.  His past appointments include Macalester College (St. Paul, Minnesota), the Boys Choir of Harlem, Waubonsie Valley High School (Aurora, Illinois), and Anima Young Singers of Greater Chicago (formerly the Glen Ellyn Children's Choir).  In 2013, Rogers co-managed the production of the joint CD Ye Shall Have a Song with the Michigan, Yale, and Harvard Glee Clubs, a collaboration celebrating America's three oldest collegiate choirs. Notable guest appearances include the Ministry Branch of Education Inaugural World Youth Choir Festival (Singapore); the Lisbon Summerfest Chamber Choir and Festival Chorus; VocalEssence and the Minnesota Public Radio Harmony in the Park; the Association for Music in International Schools (AMIS) High School Mixed Honor Choir (Luxembourg), the British Columbia Music Education Association Honor Choir; the NAfME All-Northwest High School Mixed Choir; Westminster Chamber Choir (Florence, Italy, and Princeton, New Jersey); Choral Music Experience (London, England); the Interscholastic  Association of Southeast Asia High Schools Biennial Music Festival (Singapore); the Colorado All-State Choir; the Oregon All-State Mixed Choir, the Tlaxcala Mexico Second International Festival of Chamber Choirs; Choirs of America Festival (New York); the Oklahoma State University Choral Festival (Stillwater, Oklahoma); the Florida ACDA High School Mixed Honor Choir; the OAKE (Organization of American Kodály Educators) National Youth Honor Choir; the Alabama Middle School All-State Choir; Chorus America San Francisco Conference; the Illinois ACDA Summer Conference; the ACDA North Central Division Middle School Honor Choir; and the Vocalizze Youth Program in Lisbon.  2016-17 appearances include guest- conducting and conference presentations in Latvia, British Columbia, China, Madrid, Portugal, Singapore, California, Georgia, Minnesota, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Michigan. In 2015, Mark Foster Publishing began the Eugene Rogers Choral Series, a series featuring emerging composers who specialize in contemporary classical and folk music traditions. In 2011, Rogers traveled to and studied the choral traditions of East Africa (Tanzania) and subsequently published editions of Tanzanian choral music under the Hal Leonard World Music Series. As a singer, Rogers has performed with the World Youth Choir, the Portland Symphonic Choir, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Chorale, and the May Festival Chorus in Cincinnati, Ohio. In addition to his duties as a conductor, teacher, and singer, Rogers is the first national chair of Diversity Issues for the American Choral Directors Association National Conference, co-artistic director of Portugal's Lisbon Summer Choral Festival and, in 2010 and 2011, was the artistic director of the Disneyland Hong Kong Winter Choral Festival. He has served as a panelist for the National Endowment of the Arts and currently serves on the boards of  Chorus America, the National Collegiate Choral Organization, and is the ChoralQuest series editor for the American Composers Forum. Rogers holds the Bachelor of Arts degree in choral music education from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and the Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees in choral conducting from U-M. Resources/links Mentioned: Podcast Episode: Put the Text First, with Ryan Guth Jerry Blackstone Joe Miller Emily Ellsworth Choir Nation group on Facebook Email Patreon - Support the podcast! Sponsored by: Sight Reading Factory (Use promo code “NINJA” at checkout for 10 free student accounts!) My Music Folders (Use promo code “NINJA” at checkout for “last column” or best pricing - usually reserved for bulk purchases only!)

Dr. Eugene Rogers gives you permission to listen to your gut. Whether it’s a move, a job, or even a bold programming choice, you can take risks. Some of them will pay off. Some of them will leave you stranded in New York City with no job and no car. But you will grow from all of them. Listen: Highlight to Tweet: “Choral music was deeply inside of me. I had a real passion for it, no matter what.” - Dr. Eugene Rogers Show Notes: Dr. Rogers decided to dedicate his life to music during a piano lesson while he was a high school student. The idea that he could make a living as a musician took root and never wavered. He originally thought he would be a singer. But conducting had a natural ease to it that compelled him to study further. Conducting allows him to most fully express his musical vision. Working for the Boys Choir of Harlem proved to be both a wonderful and a trying experience. Intending to stay in New York until he retired, Eugene was blindsided when the organization announced that because of financial difficulties they would no longer be able to pay him. But the experience reinforced for him that his life would always be centered on music. Always listen to your gut! Even when an experience doesn’t turn out the way you expect, you can still learn from it. Bio: Recognized as a leading conductor, pedagogue, and lecturer, Eugene Rogers has appeared throughout the United States as well as in Africa, Canada, China, Singapore, England, Portugal, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, Mexico, Spain, and Italy. Recently, Rogers received the Sphinx Medal of Excellence for his commitment to issues of social justice and leadership and conducted the University of Michigan Men's Glee Club in Salt Lake City, Utah at the National Convention of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA).  In December 2014, the Naxos recording of Milhaud's monumental L'Orestie d'Eschyle, on which Rogers served as a chorus master, was nominated for a 2015 GRAMMY® Award ("Best Opera Recording"). Rogers is currently associate director of choirs at U-M where he teaches undergraduate conducting, conducts the Men's Glee Club and the University Choir, and is the faculty director of the MPulse Vocal Arts Institute, a national high school summer program. In July, 2018, he will begin his new appointment as the Director of Choirs at Michigan, where he will oversee the graduate choral conducting program and direct the UM Chamber Choir.  His past appointments include Macalester College (St. Paul, Minnesota), the Boys Choir of Harlem, Waubonsie Valley High School (Aurora, Illinois), and Anima Young Singers of Greater Chicago (formerly the Glen Ellyn Children's Choir).  In 2013, Rogers co-managed the production of the joint CD Ye Shall Have a Song with the Michigan, Yale, and Harvard Glee Clubs, a collaboration celebrating America's three oldest collegiate choirs. Notable guest appearances include the Ministry Branch of Education Inaugural World Youth Choir Festival (Singapore); the Lisbon Summerfest Chamber Choir and Festival Chorus; VocalEssence and the Minnesota Public Radio Harmony in the Park; the Association for Music in International Schools (AMIS) High School Mixed Honor Choir (Luxembourg), the British Columbia Music Education Association Honor Choir; the NAfME All-Northwest High School Mixed Choir; Westminster Chamber Choir (Florence, Italy, and Princeton, New Jersey); Choral Music Experience (London, England); the Interscholastic  Association of Southeast Asia High Schools Biennial Music Festival (Singapore); the Colorado All-State Choir; the Oregon All-State Mixed Choir, the Tlaxcala Mexico Second International Festival of Chamber Choirs; Choirs of America Festival (New York); the Oklahoma State University Choral Festival (Stillwater, Oklahoma); the Florida ACDA High School Mixed Honor Choir; the OAKE (Organization of American Kodály Educators) National Youth Honor Choir; the Alabama Middle School All-State Choir; Chorus America San Francisco Conference; the Illinois ACDA Summer Conference; the ACDA North Central Division Middle School Honor Choir; and the Vocalizze Youth Program in Lisbon.  2016-17 appearances include guest- conducting and conference presentations in Latvia, British Columbia, China, Madrid, Portugal, Singapore, California, Georgia, Minnesota, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Michigan. In 2015, Mark Foster Publishing began the Eugene Rogers Choral Series, a series featuring emerging composers who specialize in contemporary classical and folk music traditions. In 2011, Rogers traveled to and studied the choral traditions of East Africa (Tanzania) and subsequently published editions of Tanzanian choral music under the Hal Leonard World Music Series. As a singer, Rogers has performed with the World Youth Choir, the Portland Symphonic Choir, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Chorale, and the May Festival Chorus in Cincinnati, Ohio. In addition to his duties as a conductor, teacher, and singer, Rogers is the first national chair of Diversity Issues for the American Choral Directors Association National Conference, co-artistic director of Portugal's Lisbon Summer Choral Festival and, in 2010 and 2011, was the artistic director of the Disneyland Hong Kong Winter Choral Festival. He has served as a panelist for the National Endowment of the Arts and currently serves on the boards of  Chorus America, the National Collegiate Choral Organization, and is the ChoralQuest series editor for the American Composers Forum. Rogers holds the Bachelor of Arts degree in choral music education from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and the Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees in choral conducting from U-M. Resources/links Mentioned: Boys Choir of Harlem Shout out to Corey! Seven Last Words of the Unarmed University of Michigan Choir Nation group on Facebook Email Patreon - Support the podcast! Sponsored by: Sight Reading Factory (Use promo code “NINJA” at checkout for 10 free student accounts!) My Music Folders (Use promo code “NINJA” at checkout for “last column” or best pricing - usually reserved for bulk purchases only!)