The Western Division

OAKE Regional Conference

Friday - Sunday, October 1 - 3, 2010

 University High School Fresno, California

Come and spend an inspiring weekend together with some of the region's finest Kodály teachers!

Download the full conference brochure here! 

• Complimentary food and beverages at Friday 5:00 PM registration
• Bullard Balladeers Children's Choir directed by Linda Liles
• Keynote Message given by Joy Nelson, OAKE President
• Unique "Best of the West" reading session
• Choral rehearsal techniques using a live "teachers' choir"
• Folk dances from around the world accessible to children
• Opportunity to hear and work with Evo Bluestein, folk artist
• Dozens of break-out session choices! (see full itinerary for details!)

Register early!  Conference capacity is limited to 120 participants. 

Conference Presenters

Joy Nelson, keynote speaker

Evo Bluestein, guest artist

Gemma Arguelles (NCAKE), Karen Woodward Arlen (NCAKE),  Kurt Cereske (KASC), Lucinda Dalrymle (NKE), Kelly Foster Griffin (NKE), Dr. Anna Hamre (Fresno), Karen Lasky (CCAKE), Tanya Lejeune (ROCKE), Linda Liles (CCAKE), Liza Meyers (AKTS), Lydia Mills (NCAKE), Joy Nelson (OKE), Marilyn Sousa (KASC), Douglas Towner (ROCKE), Michelle Trapa (SWOKE).

Download CONFERENCE PRESENTERS’ BIOS here.