The Great Georges Project, a community center and contemporary arts center in an old church in Liverpool, England, provides theater and music workshops, shows, and play groups for adults. (EB)

Suggests inexpensive rhythm instruments children can make from familiar materials found at home. (NH)

Describes how to use ensembles of recorders and other folk instruments in elementary school music classes. The importance of improvisation and aural training in mixed ensembles is stressed. (AM)

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)

Six components of a successful high school band program include an awareness of the individual performer's uniqueness, flexible performance styles, balanced performance schedules, coordination with the school's total academic offerings, knowledge of community desires, and development of individual musical talent. (RW)

The author presents a number of sample lyrics to demonstrate that sexist attitudes exist in many of the traditional and folk songs which children sing in school. She encourages teachers to modify such lyrics or search for other songs which give a better representation of women. (SJL)

Presents viewpoints on the educational value of music competition for young children. Includes arguments for and against contests. Considerations include purpose of the competition, and experience and preparation of the students, as well as structure and environment of the competition. (LS)

Individuals with autism successfully participated in a group musical activity involving a handbell choir. Described is the teacher's role in introducing students to the bells, assigning appropriate bells to each ringer, selecting the music, and directing the choir. (JDD)

Music enrollments at the secondary level have held steady in schools with seven or more periods in the school day but have dropped off in schools with six or fewer periods. Cites how some schools have found ways to meet the challenge of scheduling music classes. (MLF)

Notes that music education is a vital part of the education of all children at Bonita Elementary School in Crows Landing, California. Discusses how the school staff works together to create a new awareness amongst the students and in the community that will heighten awareness, expand knowledge, and create feelings of appreciation for many types of…

Describes enhancing stories with elementary school students through the use of musical sound. Discusses getting started, the story, creating stories with musical sound, and the role of the music specialist. (SR)