Reviews a number of single picture book editions of songs and suggests ways to involve children in this genre. (DD)

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)

This listing includes currently available unison and two-part secular vocal music by American women composers, suitable for the primary and middle school level. Citations include information regarding collection, arrangement, publisher, accompaniment, difficulty, vocal range, and special effects that may be incorporated in the composition.…

Discusses the increasing cultural diversity of the United States. Suggests that a multicultural approach to choral music helps students discover other cultures, as well as underlying universals. Recommends singing activities that contribute to greater multicultural awareness. Includes a listing of works for developing a multicultural choral…

The author discusses how the ninth grader's vocal development, personality development and musical preferences create unique problems in selecting music for ninth grade choirs. Suggestions are made for adapting published choral music. A list of sacred, secular and Christmas music is included. (KC)

This guide offers suggestions and lists resources that are of aid in telling stories in which children can actively participate. Five types of participation stories are discussed: (1) stories in which children participate verbally; (2) stories in which children respond to story cues with appropriate actions; (3) song stories in which children sing…

This theme issue on communication includes annotated listings of Web sites, CD-ROM and computer software, videos, books, and professional resources that deal with various methods of communication. Sidebars discuss mythology, photojournalism, sharing ideas on the Web, and songs of protest. Suggestions for class activities are also included. (LRW)

Recordings are not a new educational "gadget" to high-school language arts teachers. For more than a score of years some teachers have been using a few recordings of literature with varying degrees of success. Today, the extensive range of recordings available, the professional quality of the performances, and the fidelity of the…