Carrie and Tanya talk about their takeaways and favorite moments from the 2025 Organization of American Kodály Educators (OAKE) national conference that was held in Chicago in March, 2025.

Carrie and Tanya talk about recent grade-level performances they've led at their schools.

Carrie and Tanya share some ideas and tips for when you need to leave sub plans in the music room.

The hosts share creative Valentine's Day lesson ideas and reflect on the importance of student engagement in music education. They discuss inspiring fifth graders through solo auditions and effective formative assessment strategies. Innovative methods for rhythmic and melodic activities are explored, emphasizing minimal grading and the use of manipulatives. Engaging students with call and response songs and heart-themed lessons adds fun to learning. Membership benefits and new opportunities for collaboration are introduced, highlighting resources for music educators.

Carrie and Tanya talk with Anne Mileski about developing the singing voice in the elementary music classroom.

Carrie and Tanya share songs and activities they are doing with 5th grade this week and this semester.

Carrie and Tanya discuss plans and goals for the second half of the school year.

Carrie and Tanya share songs and activities they are doing with 4th grade this week.

Carrie and Tanya chat with Tom Michalek, music educator and current president of the Organization of American Kodály Educators. We talk about the Kodály philosophy, the benefits of joining OAKE, and about the 2024 OAKE National Conference that will be held in Chicago March 6-9.

Tanya and Carrie share songs and activities they are using in their 3rd grade general music lessons this week.