Discusses the roles of specialist, generalist, and visiting artist impact on policy, instructional philosophy, content, and staffing. Concludes that a quality music education program should capitalize on the strengths of all three types of teachers. (TRS)

Discusses the potential impact of the recent call for cultural literacy on arts education. Describes current design approaches in the arts education curriculum. Suggests a number of ideas that are deemed important for curriculum reform. Cautions that curricular changes, although much needed, must be thoughtfully considered before implementation.…

Proposes a model for a comprehensive arts curriculum. Discusses the significant phases of the curriculum and relates them to each other. These phases include identification of values, conceptualization, systematizing, interpretation, operation, and experience. Lists five objectives that serve as criteria for judging the worth of curricula. (KO)

Proposes that the nature and need of the learner dictate decisions about who teaches arts and what an arts education should be. Maintains that teaching partnerships be established within the arts education community to revitalize the arts curriculum and outlines a model for a school arts program. (TRS)