The purpose of this study was to investigate ensemble members' perceptions of their studio orchestra experiences. Survey data were collected from participants (N = 50) enrolled in a studio orchestra at a major collegiate institution in the Southeastern United States. A studio orchestra is a group of musicians who collaborate, compose, arrange,…

While studio-based instrumental and vocal learning is widely regarded as both important and effective in higher education music, research to date has offered little concrete information about studio practices that students have regarded as ineffective. Two recent case studies investigated what appear to be exceptional instances in which students…

Author recounts his experiences in the Philippines at the dedication of the National Arts Center in 1973. (RK)

Describes a house'' within a music room where children come to listen to and read some of their favorite songs, listen to musical stories, play with musical games, or practice their chorus parts with a tape recorder. (Author/CB)

Describes the musical history of Chicago, which culminated in the creation of the Chicago Symphony and the construction of Orchestra Hall. Theodore Thomas spent 30 years introducing Chicagoans to symphonic music. He founded the Chicago Symphony and, in 1904, led the first concert in Orchestra Hall. (CS)

The author gives an historical description of bell ringing, and characterizes the bell-ringing process. (MF)

Describes the life of Theodore Presser and the establishment of the Presser Foundation in 1916. Presser was a music publisher and the founder of "Etude" magazine. The Presser Foundation provides scholarships to music students, aid to elderly music teachers, and help to colleges for building music facilities. (CS)

GRADES OR AGES: Grades 1-12. SUBJECT MATTER: Music skills and music education. ORGANIZATIONAL AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: There is a section for each grade which outlines different objectives, activities, and instruments. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES: A short outline of objectives for each grade or grade group introduces each section, included in these…

MUSIC FACILITY GUIDELINES WERE DEVELOPED FOR THE MUSIC EDUCATOR, ADMINISTRATOR, BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE ARCHITECT IN DESIGNING AND CONSTRUCTING NEW OR REMODELING EXISTING SCHOOL BUILDINGS. SUBJECT AREA COVERAGE INCLUDES MUSIC FACILITIES AT ALL LEVELS FROM THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY. THE CONTENTS ARE DIVIDED INTO THE FOLLOWING…

Describes an experimental music program which has been in operation at Linden Elementary School, Oak Ridge, Tennessee for the past four years. (Author/CB)

This study investigated students' musical achievement, provisions for music instruction, and the relationship between these two factors in Tennessee elementary schools. Richard J. Colwell's "Elementary Music Achievement Test" was administered to randomly selected sixth-grade pupils from 22 public school systems (62 classrooms)…

An analytic, statistical, synthetic, bibliographic, instructional, and automated music printing systems is currently available at the Ohio State University. The computer analysis of music is described here, and a list of programs available for computer-assisted musical analysis is presented. Statistical research in music education is considered…

Presents an interview with Dr. Harold P. Geerdes, world-renowned music facility planner, acoustician, and music professor. Dr. Geerdes discusses the different characteristics of rehearsal spaces and concert halls as well as the importance of interior materials and design. He also provides some easy and inexpensive tips for schools. (MJP)

Reports concerns about the state of music in an urban society, reviewing educational, social, and cultural changes that should impel teachers to re-examine their programs. Offers several possible solutions to the problems that urbanization has imposed on school music programs. (LS)