04/18/2026
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NEXT WEEK! Join us for the FREE April 25 General Music Virtual Mini-Conference—invite your colleagues! https://bit.ly/2026GenMusicMiniConference
Kathryn O. Bach will present “A Taste of Kodály: Activating and Engaging Today’s Learners.”
About this session: Curious about how sound-before-sight empowers the modern classroom? In this upbeat, participatory session, educators will experience a taste of Kodály through student-centered discovery. Explore how thoughtful sequencing and folk song research serve as innovative approaches for today’s learners, acting as catalysts for equity and authentic belonging. From elementary to high school, discover how playful, developmentally appropriate activities foster deep cognitive focus and musicianship. By prioritizing engagement over management, this session offers practical techniques to keep diverse learners musically activated and connected. Come ready to sing, move, and innovate, leaving with fresh tools for a joyful, rigorous classroom.
