Reviews a number of single picture book editions of songs and suggests ways to involve children in this genre. (DD)

The Total Communication Choir of the Saginaw, Michigan, public schools integrates deaf and hearing elementary and junior high students in music performance. All students both sign and sing. Methods used to instruct the choir are described. (SJL)

Now that education for early childhood is receiving increased attention, parents and teachers want to know what they should be doing about music for young children. Sue Therrien's article (AA 528 438) discussed the relationship of the principles of child development to the music program; here is an examination of the music program itself, with…

Designed for adults who have never learned to sing, this four-month program teaches pitch control and singing in tune. Exercises focus on self awareness, breathing, pitch-matching, and ear training. (SJL)

Discusses the role of popular music choirs in secondary schools and colleges. Their extensive repertoires, including folk music, jazz and show-tune medleys, and variety music, make pop choirs an excellent method for teaching singing skills and music theory. Information on starting a pop choir is included. (AM)

Presents background information on and suggestions to help K-12 students better sing and understand four national songs: "The Star-Spangled Banner,""America the Beautiful,""America," and "Lift Every Voice and Sing." To make songs easier to sing, alternative keys are suggested to bring them within range of…

Offers reports on a method for teaching letter sound recognition through the use of familiar tunes, a project in which students create question-and-answer exercises about reading selections, and a Minneapolis project in which events featured in the daily news are described on microfiche for children to read while riding the school bus. (HOD)

Describes the need for exercises which divert the enormous amount of energy in elementary and junior high school children. Lessons which include manual activity and opportunity to laugh divert the energy into active learning of the language. New material should be presented in various ways to avoid boredom. (PJM)

Techniques for presenting English songs to teachers attending inservice seminars are discussed. Various types of songs are noted, both for teacher entertainment and to teach pupils. Use of records, tapes, printed lyrics, and presentation methods are discussed. (CHK)

Describes techniques for developing strong male voices in vocal music groups. Suggests teaching males to use falsetto as a way to develop voice intensity. Recommends vocal and physical exercises to enhance vibrancy and strength. (CFR)

Discusses negative experiences which can inhibit a student from wanting to sing and describes methods that a secondary teacher can use to enhance student self-esteem while increasing their music appreciation. (AM)

Reviews Goetze's dissertation investigating two factors that affect accuracy in young children's singing: the presence of other voices in unison singing, compared with individual singing, and the use of text rather than a neutral syllable. States that the research is of high quality leading directly to classroom practice. (LS)

This teacher's guide stresses the need for more singing in schools and cultural institutions. Cultural traditions "charge" songs with amazing energy. The charge comes from the sense of identity the song creates. When a song connects people emotionally with a culture, the deep-rooted traditions of that culture add meaning to the singing. Children…

Discusses how Black children's singing games may be applied to enhance education in the areas of (1) curriculum content and philosophy; (2) teaching strategies; (3) child assessment; (4) character development; and (5) development of self-expression.(MJL)

Argues that developing the stylistic abilities of school jazz bands and choruses can be done by listening to jazz and scat-singing techniques. Presents basic scat techniques to be used by both bands and choruses. Includes list of representative jazz performers who illustrate these techniques. (DB)