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Bitz, Michael – American String Teacher, 1997
States that bass players should be allowed to play chamber music because it is an essential component to all string students' musical development. Expounds that bassists can successfully enjoy chamber music through participation in a bass ensemble. Gives suggestions on how to form a bass ensemble and on the repertoire of music. (CMK)
Descriptors: Eye Contact, Harmony (Music), Instrumentation and Orchestration, Melody

Gleason, Bruce – Music Educators Journal, 1996
Finds a number of Beethoven's military marches in contemporary arrangements. Although greatly revered for his classical music, Beethoven composed a variety of excellent marches. Usually penned for a specific historic occasion, they fit well into interdisciplinary study units and add variety and color to local music programs. (MJP)
Descriptors: Bands (Music), Curriculum Enrichment, Instructional Innovation, Instrumentation and Orchestration
Owen, Curtis D., Jr. – 1969
This study purposed to develop a means of evaluating student performance in auditions for festival bands which would minimize the inconsistencies of subjective judgment. Tape recordings of student auditions were played three times to judges. During the first audition, evaluators rated students on a continuum scale with numerical divisions, and…
Descriptors: Bands (Music), Evaluation, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
Rudaitis, Cheryl, Comp. – Teaching Music, 1997
Divides musical composition selection for student orchestras into two categories, teaching repertoire and concert repertoire. Provides a number of helpful hints and criteria for selecting both. Includes "Ten Terrific Titles,""Super String Selections," a list of premiere selections for grades two through six, and a list of selected resources. (MJP)
Descriptors: Applied Music, Audience Response, Concerts, Instructional Effectiveness
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Language Services Branch. – 1995
The introduction for this Alberta (Canada) music education guide offers reasons for students to study the fine arts at the secondary school level. A philosophy of music education is presented along with 5 key outcomes and 11 music appreciation expectations for secondary students to attain. The volume features wind and percussion instruments. The…
Descriptors: Fine Arts, Foreign Countries, Instrumentation and Orchestration, Music
Rudaitis, Cheryl, Comp. – Teaching Music, 1996
Highlights a variety of strategies and approaches to reinvigorating and expanding high school orchestra programs. Profiles the successful efforts of several teachers. These include adding contemporary material to the concert programs and planning high profile concerts at other locations. (MJP)
Descriptors: Curriculum Enrichment, Educational Strategies, High Schools, Instructional Effectiveness
Leenman, Tracy E. – Teaching Music, 1996
Covers a variety of strategies for creating a unique and identifiable choral sound. Provides specific instructions for developing singing in unison and recommends a standing arrangement of soprano, alto, tenor, and bass quartets. Provides other tips for instrumentation, sight reading, and quality rehearsal time. (MJP)
Descriptors: Applied Music, Choral Music, Educational Quality, Instructional Improvement