San DieGO Kodály - OAKE

An affiliate chapter of the Organization of American Kodály Educators (OAKE)

Music Teacher Collaborative Learning Community

SDKodaly@gmail.com

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Join us for an amazing year of workshops and social events!

Our first workshop will be held on Saturday, September 20th, from 12:00-2:00 at La Mesa Arts Academy.

Dr. Jenny Gee’s session, Classroom Management through Community-Building Games, explores how music-based games foster trust, respect, and connection in the classroom. She shares practical strategies for proactively managing behavior by creating a safe, engaging environment through consistent routines and interactive activities. Participants gain ready-to-use tools to build community and support student focus.

Registration link, coming soon!

San diego Kodály LOGO

Our logo centers on the infinity symbol, representing music as an eternal, universal language. It symbolizes love, unity, balance, and harmony. As we journey forward together, the logo reminds us that we are a collective voice—stronger as a team—working toward our shared mission and vision.

OAKE Mission

Inspired by the vision of Zoltán Kodály, the mission of OAKE and the San Diego Kodály Chapter of OAKE is to support music education of the highest quality, promote universal music literacy and lifelong music making, and preserve the musical heritage of the people of the United States of America through education, artistic performance, advocacy and research.

Kodály who?

Kodály, the Educator and Humanist - Zoltán Kodály (1882-1967), prominent Hungarian composer and musician, directed a significant portion of his creative endeavors to the musical education of the Hungarian nation-an interest which developed over many years.

https://www.oake.org/about-us/who-was-kodaly/

OAKE Vision

Our Vision is the realization of a world where the power of music is a unifying, humanizing, and healing force is an integral part of the lives of all beings.

OAKE’s Commitment

to Equity

The members of OAKE are committed to championing diversity, welcoming all people, and advancing inclusivity and equity for all. Inspired by Zoltán Kodály’s unyielding assertion that music belongs to everyone, we affirm that music is a fundamental aspect of shared human experiences. As such, we pledge to promote active music making merged with intentionally respectful practices as the basis of comprehensive music education.

WHAT IS THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE?
Immerse yourself in Kodály education by attending our annual conference! Each year OAKE hosts a Conference for professional development and honor choirs. From coast to coast, OAKE has hosted hundreds of sessions, teachers, students and guests. The OAKE National Conference is held in an OAKE Division and hosted by a local OAKE Chapter.

SPREAD THE WORD!
Want to get the word out about how great the OAKE Conference is? Follow us on Facebook for event updates and RSVP to our Facebook event

HOW DO I REGISTER?
Registration information can be found on the Rates and Registration page.

WHAT WILL THE SCHEDULE BE LIKE?
A typical conference starts Thursday afternoon or evening with group sessions through Sunday morning. An example schedule is on the Schedules page.

HOW TO GET SUPPORT FROM DISTRICT OR COMMUNITY
Use our template to ask for financial assistance from your school and local community. We hope this helps build support for you and for singers to participate in the National Conference! Find the template here

GRADUATE CREDIT
Graduate Credit for conference attendance is available from the Kodály Music Institute (https://www.kodalymusicinstitute.org)

We look forward to these upcoming national events:

2026
Chicago, IL – March 5 – 8, 2026

Please note: National Choirs start one day before the teacher conference dates

OAKE Structural Policies

OAKE operates as a trade organization, comprised of volunteers and is guided by the following structures: Robert’s Rules of Order, Bylaws, Standing Rules, a Code of Ethics, and Conflicts of Interest rules. These foundational structures guide the OAKE Board of Directors who are representatives of its members.

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