This report captures the variety of music education research between 2012-2014 and covers a range of topics and events such as the International Society for Music Education (ISME) 2012, Australian Society for Music Education (ASME) 2013 and Australian and New Zealand Association for Research in Music Education (ANZARME) 2014.

Courses in the arts develop skills specific to the discipline. Research also suggests that the arts contribute to enhanced attentiveness, engagement in school, communication skills, and critical and divergent thinking. Other studies point out benefits for at-risk students in reducing negative outcomes such as dropout and crime rates. Studies…

Observes that women's contributions to instrumental music frequently have been overlooked. Explains that, although women have written and performed music for string instruments for centuries, much of their work has been lost. Discusses some of the leading women composers. Suggests means of integrating women's works into the curriculum. Offers a…

Contains a bibliography listing books and journal articles dealing with mainstreaming and music education. (AM)

Provides a literature review of computers and music education through articles and monographs, conference proceedings, project reports, dissertations, books, and research in progress. (RAO)

Presents an annotated listing of choral works by women composers. Suggests sources of information about women composers and their music. Discusses some contemporary women whose compositions are particularly appropriate for student voices. Concludes that the listed works will help place women composers in perspective for student choral groups. (SG)

Discusses the use of biographical studies to illustrate the development of particular musical styles. Recommends that music teachers add segments from contemporary recordings to enable students to view twentieth century singers and musical genres from lyrical sources. Lists over 125 specific songs in a discography of potential teaching resources.…

Of all the musics in the Pacific Islands, the music of Hawaii has had the greatest impact in the United States. In comparison to publications on Hawaiian music, those on Samoan musics are scarce. (RM)

Provides a selected list of contemporary performance literature suitable for middle school and junior high bands. Considers both quality and consistency, as well as the ability of a composition to remain interesting and challenging throughout rehearsal, as selection standards. Groups the 100 works according to difficulty level. (LS)

Presented is the rationale and a method for developing a graded brass quintet in grades 5 through 12. A suggested brass quintet repertoire, arranged from easy to difficult, is included. (KC)

Seventeen resources for using music in the education of students who are disabled or gifted are described. The resources focus on programs, practices, and teaching suggestions, including ideas for promoting inclusion of students with disabilities in regular classrooms. (DB)

Presents a resource list of mostly non-Western music education materials for use in teaching elementary and middle school children. Divides the works into (1) general surveys and multicultural song and story collections; (2) videotapes, audio series, and anthologies; (3) videos and soundtrack recordings for specific culture areas; and (4)…

Much of the heritage of the United States has been preserved in folk music and folklore. The recordings presented in this list have been instrumental in preserving this heritage and serve as valuable resources for students, teachers, and libraries. These recordings were selected by a panel of experts in the fields of folklore and ethnomusicology.…

The year 1986 marks the one hundredth birthday of the Statue of Liberty. The centennial provides an appropriate occasion for musical celebration. A list of musical compositions that teachers can use are provided. Difficulty level is indicated. (RM)

The past, present and future of music improvisation is discussed. Resources for piano, guitar, elementary general music materials, and electronic music materials are included, along with addresses of publishers. The emphasis is on jazz. (KC)