About OAKE
The Organization of American Kodály Educators was founded in 1975. OAKE strives to promote Zoltán Kodály’s concept of “Music for Everyone,” through the improvement of music education in schools. Its mission is to enrich the quality of life of people in the United States of America through music education by promoting the philosophy of Zoltán Kodály.
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.
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.
Why Join OAKE?
There are MANY benefits to joining OAKE, and it only takes a few minutes to join online. A membership will save you money on CAKE's workshop series. When you join OAKE, you are able to join a local chapter at no additional cost. When submitting your application form, select CAKE as your chapter affiliate!
OAKE Members enjoy many benefits with their membership including:
OAKE Members enjoy many benefits with their membership including:
- The Kodály Envoy: A quarterly journal of articles, reviews, and informational items sent quarterly to all OAKE members with a subscription. Subscription to the Envoy is included in all membership levels except the free Student membership.
- Online Membership Directory: A searchable listing of OAKE members and their contact information.
- Annual OAKE National Conference: Each year a different division hosts our national conference. These inspiring, musical, and educational events are the highlight of the year! OAKE members are entitled to a reduced registration fee for the national conference.
- National Conference Choirs: OAKE members are entitled to submit their students to audition for the National Conference Choirs.
- Annual Regional Conference: Each year the National Conference is not hosted in our Midwest Division MKMEA hosts a regional conference. OAKE members are entitled to a reduced registration fee for the regional conference.
- MKMEA Conference Choir: OAKE members are entitled to submit their students to participate in the MKMEA Honor Choir. No audition required.
- Divisional Newsletters: Each of the four OAKE Divisions distributes an online newsletter containing articles, practical ideas, news, and information about their activities and their Chapters.
- Jenö Ádám Scholarship: Members may apply for scholarship for Kodály studies in the United States or abroad.
- OAKE Leaf Fund Awards: Financial support for charitable and educational purposes related to the Kodály philosophy.
- Publications: Members receive reduced prices on OAKE publications.
- Membership in Local Chapters: OAKE has more than 40 local Chapters nationwide that hold exciting and meaningful workshops and events throughout the year. All OAKE members can attend these workshops at membership rates.
- Voting Privileges and the Right to Hold Office: Active and retired OAKE members are eligible to vote and hold office.
- These benefits only scratch the surface of what our organization can provide for you as a member.