This study hypothesized band performance as a three-level hierarchical judgment with a basic level defined by specific terms, an intermediate level comprising a small number of interrelated factors, and a top level characterized by one overarching higher order. Results clearly confirmed three primary factors but suggested further study. (MJP)

Relates the creation of a teaching method in which students create physical movements reflecting their understanding of a musical piece. Students begin by mirroring instructors' movements, then modifying them to better fit their individual understandings, and, finally, create their own movements for new pieces. Evaluates the method's pedagogical…

Twenty-two papers presented at the International Seminar on Research in Music Education (held in Dresden, East Germany, July 15-22, 1980) comprise the bulletin. They represent current research in music education around the world as well as some current philosophies of music education research. Seminar participants included 28 music educators from…

Maintains that the founding of the School of Music at the University of Illinois in 1892 was the result of a decade of effort by teachers, students, and administrators. Describes the history of music education at the University from the 1870s until the founding of the music school. Discusses the curriculum and music activities during the founding…

Bases a music participation theory on findings in music education, ethnomusicology, and sociology of leisure. Posits six types of music participants: professionals, apprentices, amateurs, hobbyists, recreationists, and dabblers. Distinguishes each type by theoretical variations in cost-benefit relationships as perceived by participants. Discusses…

Presents 18 extended abstracts of research papers presented at a conference on qualitative research in music education. Abstracts include research questions, explanations of methodologies, and summaries of results. Covers various topics including: K-12 music-education practices, music learning, music-teacher training, and community influences on…

Proposes a general model of communication that takes place during a musical performance and particularly focuses on the performer-listener communication path within this model. Explores whether the medium is the message, defines the medium and message as separate entities, and demonstrates the applicability of this notion within the realm of…

Provides a systematic analysis of the music program of a private elementary school in Brazil to demonstrate the comprehensiveness of the systematic approach as applied to educational organizations. Discusses implications for both the planning of the structure of music education and for the teacher's individual planning. (CFR)

Examines the effect of repeated trials on children aged six to nine from different countries learning a new song. States that: (1) culture influences responses; (2) rote singing improves with age; (3) girls responses are better; and (4) children repeat rhythms more accurately before they can pitch match melodic contours and precise pitches. (CMK)

Examines the relationship between childrens scores on a standardized test of musical aptitude, Gordons Primary Measures of Music Audiation, and their performance on specific musical tasks. Suggests a need for a type of test that provides a broader perspective of childrens musical abilities, since there is no correlation between the test and tasks.…

Reports on a study of the effects of an aural-oral pitch matching training program on aural pitch discrimination among 96 sixth-grade string students. Finds that the students who used the TAP Pitch Master Machine made statistically significant gains in pitch discrimination. (CFR)

Reports on a study of 226 high school students to examine the effects of competitive and noncompetitive performance goals on their ratings of band performances. Finds that secondary students approach competitive and noncompetitive music performance goals differently. (CFR)

Reviews a doctoral study which developed and field tested a programed instructional module that presented basic instruction in choral arranging as part of an existing college course. Points out the problem inherent in programed instruction which is moving to a more open-ended, creative level of instruction. (LS)

Examines effects of different vocal models, response modes, and grade level on pitch-matching accuracy. Studies 163 children in grades K-3 and grades 7-8. Asks participants to echo singing performed by female and male voices. Finds no significant difference in response modes but significant differences in age-level ability and ability to match…

Compares the quality of music education in a sample of primary and secondary schools in England during the academic year of 1993-94. Finds that lessons given in primary schools matched the needs of learners and were adjusted by teachers according to student responses. Concludes that primary schools' quality of teaching was higher. (CMK)