Northwest Kodaly Educators - NWKE

What a wonderful weekend with Jill Trinka sharing her vast knowledge of Play-Parties, Folk Songs and Dulcimers. Thank you, everyone who came out and joined us!

Jill Trinka, this weekend!! Don't forget to register if you haven't yet: https://tinyurl.com/ye28tasx. See you there! 🎵🩵

The incredible Jill Trinka is joining us for a 2 day workshop on March 27-28th! Friday will be focusing on folk dancing, and Saturday will be folk tunes and dulcimers (a select number of discounted dulcimers will be available to purchase through Backyard Music; see Eventbrite for more info). Tickets and more info here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nwke-presents-play-parties-folk-songs-and-dulcimers-with-jill-trinka-tickets-1982149215662?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

So much fun learning new materials and socializing with colleagues at the Anne Mileski workshop. Join us on March 27 - 28 with Jill Trinka. (Stay tuned for more information!)

Next weekend! Don't forget to register! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/early-improvisation-sequencing-singing-games-with-anne-mileski-tickets-1976549150717?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Come join us for NWKE's next workshop! Anne Mileski, on the music education faculty at both Eastern Washington University and Gonzaga University, is coming to us with a two day workshop focusing on early improvising and sequencing games, with self determination theory in mind. For more information, or to buy tickets, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/early-improvisation-sequencing-singing-games-with-anne-mileski-tickets-1976549150717?aff=oddtdtcreator. See you there! 🎶

Exited for the WDOAKE Mini-Conference in Denver in two weeks! (Nov 7 - 9 at Metro State University) https://sites.google.com/oake.org/westerndivision/mini-conference/conference-sessions

The digital choral reading session booklet is ready for the 2025 NWKE Fall Sharing! Participants will need to download the Reading Session app and log in with their name, email, and event code provided in the instructions PRIOR to the session. We will be sending all pre-registered teachers the QR code and website link on Thursday so they can download the music ahead of time as it can take up to 15 minutes to download the high-resolution PDFs. iPads that are older (10 years) will be less likely to work with the app. Register through Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nwke-chapter-sharing-make-take-and-choral-reading-session-tickets-1647130173689

Are you ready for some AWESOME workshops this year? Save these dates and join NWKE for some wonderful professional development that means something to you and your classroom!

September 27, 2025 - Choral Reading Session, Chapter Sharing & Make & Take 9 AM - 3 PM
November 7-8, 2025 - Western Division OAKE Mini-Conference in Denver, CO "Where Music Soars: Empower Educators, Elevate Music"
January 16-17, 2026 - Two-day workshop with Anne Mileski "Sequencing Singing
Games with Self-Determination Theory and Early Improvisation"
March 27-28, 2026 Two-day workshop with Jill Trinka "Folk Songs, Play Parties, & Dulcimers"
May 14 Sip and Sing 6 - 8 PM - Singing site TBD

Keep up to date with workshop information at www.nwkodaly.wordpress.com

Want to save on workshop attendance AND support the work of our national and local organzation? Join OAKE and select NWKE as your local chapter. https://www.oake.org/join/

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Congratulations to our next presenter, Coty Raven Morris for receiving a Grammy nomination! Our workshop date has changed to 10-19 due to a scheduling conflict.

Register now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-date-coty-raven-morris-nwke-present-ignite-tickets-997211956807
Group pricing, Zoom attendance, and pay-what-you-can options are available.

In this choral focused workshop, attendees will examine what motivates and drives them in their teaching, building trust and rapport with students in a choral setting, and making music literacy meaningful to students. This dynamic and interactive workshop will blend practical skills with personal growth and you are sure to walk away inspired, and with your excitement for singing re-ignited!

Hello music educators! 👋
Our next workshop is approaching soon and registration is open! Clock hours are available. We offer the options of attending virtually and in-person.
Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coty-raven-morris-nwke-ignite-finding-the-spark-in-your-choral-experience-tickets-997211956807

In this choral focused workshop, attendees will examine what motivates and drives them in their teaching, building trust and rapport with students in a choral setting, and making music literacy meaningful to students. This dynamic and interactive workshop will blend practical skills with personal growth and you are sure to walk away inspired, and with your excitement for singing re-ignited!

Hi music educators 👋! We hope you are having a fantastic summer. While there's still a lot of summer left, we wanted to give you the opportunity to mark your calendars for the 24-25 school year! Looking forward to seeing you again 🙂.