Tom Michalek
Yes, Uke Can Do It! Ukeleles in the Kodály Classroom
The ukulele is a wonderful accessible instrument for teacher accompaniment and/or student use. Ukuleles have strong kid appeal, relate closely to the guitars that many students already own, and provide a way for students to accompany their own singing. This is a hands-on session. Baritone ukuleles will be available for participants to learn the basics of not only how to play, but how to teach the basics in elementary general music class and how to organize their use in the classroom.
Tom Michalek has been teaching elementary music since 1991, currently with the Hastings Public Schools in Hastings, Nebraska. Tom received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in music education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and his Kodály Certificate from Nebraska Wesleyan University.
Tom is an adjunct music education instructor at Hastings College, teaching music methods courses, and has taught Kodály methodology courses at the University of Nebraska-Omaha and Drake University. He is Director of Traditional Music at Hastings First United Methodist Church, and is currently President of MKMEA.
Tom has served as a clinician for many organizations throughout the United States
Tom Michalek has been teaching elementary music since 1991, currently with the Hastings Public Schools in Hastings, Nebraska. Tom received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in music education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and his Kodály Certificate from Nebraska Wesleyan University.
Tom is an adjunct music education instructor at Hastings College, teaching music methods courses, and has taught Kodály methodology courses at the University of Nebraska-Omaha and Drake University. He is Director of Traditional Music at Hastings First United Methodist Church, and is currently President of MKMEA.
Tom has served as a clinician for many organizations throughout the United States