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Reimer, Bennett – Music Educators Journal, 1997
Contends that only students with performance or composing abilities are given a chance to explore music in their education. Stresses the importance of teaching all students how to listen to music in an active, "minds-on" way instead of only teaching hands-on activities. Challenges the traditional music curriculum by refuting five myths…
Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Elementary Secondary Education, Improvisation, Learning Processes