Northern California Association of Kodály Educators
The NCAKE mission is inspired by Kodály’s vision of quality music education for all.
We nurture a vibrant community of educators, students and musicians,
by providing learning opportunities and resources that promote musical excellence
and celebrate the diverse cultures of Northern California and beyond.
Announcements
Western DIVISION Mini-conference Denver, Colorado (November 7-8, 2025)
NCAKE is excited to support the 5th Western Division Mini-Conference, a gathering that inspires us to elevate music and empower educators. With thirty exceptional presenters representing twelve diverse chapters, including three of our own NCAKE members, this event offers rich opportunities for growth, collaboration, and professional development.
Special highlights of the mini-conference include a keynote address and Friday night folk dancing session with OAKE President Tom Michalek, three inspiring student demonstration sessions, and a Saturday morning tea with the hosts of the “Music Teacher Coffee Talk” podcast, Tanya LeJeune and Carrie Nicholas.
Participants can also look forward to a Friday daytime choral festival, exciting Saturday evening and Sunday social events, and a total of 35 engaging sessions designed to inspire, connect, and empower music educators.
Western Division Conference November 7 - November 8, 2025 Metro State University, King Center 855 Lawrence Way Denver, CO 80204
2026 OAKE National conference Building harmony in community (March 5-8)
Experience Kodály-inspired professional development at the OAKE National Conference! For more than 50 years, OAKE has brought music educators together from across the country to share best practices, new ideas, and practical strategies for the classroom. Whether you’re deeply rooted in the Kodály approach or just beginning your journey, this conference offers inspiration and learning for every music educator.
Become a member of NCAKE today!
Visit www.oake.org/become-a-member
Renew your membership using the same link.
Don’t forget to select NCAKE as your local chapter!
Full-time students join for FREE!
Enjoy discounted rates for workshops and chapter events!
NCAKE is an affiliate chapter of the Organization of American Kodály Educators. Click here to learn about the Kodály Concept.
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Questions? Email us at info-at-NCAKE.org!
Photos from the 2024 OAKE National Conference.
PC: Robert Lee
BRIGHT MORNING STARS ARE RISING
50th Anniversary Anthology, Kodály Center at Holy Names University
Anne Laskey & Gail Needleman, Editors
This 50th Anniversary Anthology of the Kodály Center reflects the significant role the Kodály Center has played in implementing Zoltán Kodály's vision for music education in the United States and around the world.
This collection of 26 articles explores the basic tenets of Kodály's vision:
That music is for everybody
That music literacy is a universal right and not a secret language for a select few
That singing is the most human and universal of instruments
That folk music and art music are the most beautiful and lasting of musical forms
In realizing and implementing Kodály’s vision, these articles reflect on bringing Kodály’s ideas to American classrooms, along with articles that investigate Kodály's life and thought, and what these mean for us today. The articles are complimented by writings of some of the many Hungarian master teachers who have worked with Holy Names faculty to develop higher levels of musicianship, excellent materials and clear pedagogical goals in music teacher education.
Email info@kodalyfoundation.org with any questions
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