In keeping with Zoltán Kodály's belief in providing children with music of the highest artistic value, both folk and composed, Western Division members are invited to submit original choral arrangements based upon folk melodies or newly-composed music that either:
arouses an emotional response;
tells us about the world around us;
brings beauty closer to our hearts; or
inspires and unites people together.
The compositions should be two or three-part and accessible for elementary or secondary choirs (SA, SSA, or SAB). An impartial jury of Western Division choral directors will make the selections.
During the session, the octavos may either be conducted by the composer/arranger or a WD-OAKE choral director.
The deadline for submissions is August 17, 2025.
Please email entries in PDF form to the conference co-chairs:
Kelly Foster Griffin, tomkelhay@gmail.com
Judith Chan, judithcyc@hotmail.com