About Us
The Northern Plains Kodàly Chapter (NPKC) is a local chapter of the Organization of Kodàly Educators (OAKE). We are based in the Fargo, ND / Moorhead, MN area.
Upcoming Events
September 14, 2019
9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Sing, Play, Recorders; OK!
Joan Eckroth-Riley
NDSU-Reineke Fine Arts Center-Choir Room
Fargo, ND
For over 35 years Joan Eckroth-Riley has been sharing her passion for music education with students ranging in age from kindergarten through college. She currently shares the joy of making music with students at Murray State University in KY. Joan is the author of “Everyday Improvisation; Interactive Lessons for the General Music Classroom” published by Alfred, and a contributing author to “Kaleidescope,” lessons on the new Core Music Standards sponsored by NAfME. In addition to her teaching duties, Joan is a frequent workshop presenter on Standards and assessments for elementary music, is a certified recorder and movement instructor for Orff Schulwerk courses, and serves as a clinician for JW Pepper & Alfred Music companies. Joan holds an MA in Music Education with an emphasis in Orff Schulwerk from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. She is a Past-President of the North Dakota Music Educator’s Association and Prairie Winds Orff, and was honored to be named the 2016 ND Music Educator of the Year.
This workshop will explore the process of helping your students become independent musicians by teaching smarter, not harder. Using singing games and materials taught in early grades, we will explore options for including instruments, recorder, improvisation and movement to build on earlier skills and help your late elementary students achieve greater musical understanding
January 25, 2020
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
NPKC Winter Workshop-Make and Take Substitute Box
Location: Lewis and Clark Elementary, Fargo
April 18, 2020
NPKC Choral Festival
Dan LeJeune, Guest Conductor
Olivet Lutheran
9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Sing, Play, Recorders; OK!
Joan Eckroth-Riley
NDSU-Reineke Fine Arts Center-Choir Room
Fargo, ND
For over 35 years Joan Eckroth-Riley has been sharing her passion for music education with students ranging in age from kindergarten through college. She currently shares the joy of making music with students at Murray State University in KY. Joan is the author of “Everyday Improvisation; Interactive Lessons for the General Music Classroom” published by Alfred, and a contributing author to “Kaleidescope,” lessons on the new Core Music Standards sponsored by NAfME. In addition to her teaching duties, Joan is a frequent workshop presenter on Standards and assessments for elementary music, is a certified recorder and movement instructor for Orff Schulwerk courses, and serves as a clinician for JW Pepper & Alfred Music companies. Joan holds an MA in Music Education with an emphasis in Orff Schulwerk from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. She is a Past-President of the North Dakota Music Educator’s Association and Prairie Winds Orff, and was honored to be named the 2016 ND Music Educator of the Year.
This workshop will explore the process of helping your students become independent musicians by teaching smarter, not harder. Using singing games and materials taught in early grades, we will explore options for including instruments, recorder, improvisation and movement to build on earlier skills and help your late elementary students achieve greater musical understanding
January 25, 2020
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
NPKC Winter Workshop-Make and Take Substitute Box
Location: Lewis and Clark Elementary, Fargo
April 18, 2020
NPKC Choral Festival
Dan LeJeune, Guest Conductor
Olivet Lutheran
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Graduate Credit
Are you interested in getting graduate credit for NPKC events?
Graduate credit is available through NDSU.
For more information click HERE or contact, Dr. Charlette Moe at NDSU.
NDSU Syllabus for NPKC
Graduate credit is available through NDSU.
For more information click HERE or contact, Dr. Charlette Moe at NDSU.
NDSU Syllabus for NPKC
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NPKC Membership
How do I become an NPKC member?
To become an NPKC member you should join OAKE (the Organization of American Kodàly Educators). When you join please choose NPKC as your chapter affiliation.
Students can join OAKE for FREE or pay $20 to receive a subscription to the Kodály Envoy Publications.
When you join, don't forget to enter Northern Plains Kodály Chapter (NPKC) as your local chapter.
This will register you as a member of NPKC for free.
To become an NPKC member you should join OAKE (the Organization of American Kodàly Educators). When you join please choose NPKC as your chapter affiliation.
Students can join OAKE for FREE or pay $20 to receive a subscription to the Kodály Envoy Publications.
When you join, don't forget to enter Northern Plains Kodály Chapter (NPKC) as your local chapter.
This will register you as a member of NPKC for free.
MSUM Summer Kodály Institute
Are you interested in taking your Kodály levels?
MSUM in Moorhead, MN offers Level I, II, and III during the summer.
NPKC is pleased to offer scholarships to the MSUM Summer Kodály Institute. The 2015 winners are pictured below.
(from left to right LeeAnn Kramlich (NPKC President), Amy DeWitt, Lucy Oehler, and Jessica Kuntz)
MSUM in Moorhead, MN offers Level I, II, and III during the summer.
NPKC is pleased to offer scholarships to the MSUM Summer Kodály Institute. The 2015 winners are pictured below.
(from left to right LeeAnn Kramlich (NPKC President), Amy DeWitt, Lucy Oehler, and Jessica Kuntz)
