Offers guidance on how best to stimulate elementary educators in utilizing music in the classroom. (DS)

The author concludes that music and music education in Europe draw great strength from their deep roots in tradition. (Author/JB)

A description of how one group of six-year-olds used the medium of dance to express their emotions and reactions to the death of Martin Luther King, Jr. (DR)

Many unexplored possibilities remain for comprehensive and systematic use of popular song in the foreign language classroom. The song is both a pedagogical tool (for listening comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, conversation, composition, culture, and history) and a subject for literary study. (Author/MSE)

Discusses the role of popular music choirs in secondary schools and colleges. Their extensive repertoires, including folk music, jazz and show-tune medleys, and variety music, make pop choirs an excellent method for teaching singing skills and music theory. Information on starting a pop choir is included. (AM)

Presents background information on and suggestions to help K-12 students better sing and understand four national songs: "The Star-Spangled Banner,""America the Beautiful,""America," and "Lift Every Voice and Sing." To make songs easier to sing, alternative keys are suggested to bring them within range of…

Offers reports on a method for teaching letter sound recognition through the use of familiar tunes, a project in which students create question-and-answer exercises about reading selections, and a Minneapolis project in which events featured in the daily news are described on microfiche for children to read while riding the school bus. (HOD)

The Chattahoochee, Georgia, Sacred Harp Musical Convention has been held annually since 1852. Its tunebook uses a shape-note solmization system introduced to America in the seventeenth century. This article describes the history of shape-note tunebooks; some Sacred Harp songs, modern singing events, and teaching techniques. Resources are listed.…

Describes the need for exercises which divert the enormous amount of energy in elementary and junior high school children. Lessons which include manual activity and opportunity to laugh divert the energy into active learning of the language. New material should be presented in various ways to avoid boredom. (PJM)

Provides instructions for teaching four French Canadian folk dances. (AM)

Discusses the arguments and the court decisions, particularly in relation to school Christmas programs, that are a part of the social concern on the place of religious music in the large issue of the separation of Church and State. (Editor/RK)

Techniques for presenting English songs to teachers attending inservice seminars are discussed. Various types of songs are noted, both for teacher entertainment and to teach pupils. Use of records, tapes, printed lyrics, and presentation methods are discussed. (CHK)

The power of music to create a coherent group is amazing. Music can be used to help focus attention, encourage group unity, involve everyone, and allow creative self-expression. Discusses different song styles, simple rhythm instruments, and song writing. Song-leading tips include song choice, teaching techniques, motions, song sheets, and three…

Argues that the singing-reading connective helps children learn to read and fosters a love for reading. Discusses integrating music with reading and notes various activities designed to extend the singing-reading experience, involving book concepts, sight vocabulary, reading comprehension, and fluency. (SR)

Focuses on creating warm-up exercises for use with choral groups, offering tips for developing the exercises. Explains that a warm-up is useful for teaching students to sing, listen, and learn specific music concepts and activities. Provides a list of additional resources and example activities. (CMK)