The accent in this article was on current educational techniques designed to encourage children to explore the dimensions of sound. Numerous activities for the classroom were offered, especially in the area of improvised vocal sounds and word transformation. (Editor/RK)

This survey represents a preliminary step toward demonstrating the diversity of motivations and circumstances that characterize cultural participation. This report examines only live attendance. The evidence presented in this report indicates the pressing need for additional analyses that make diversity a central facet of examining other…

"Lessons in American Music," by Debra Kay Robinson Lindsay, is a collection of lessons covering William Billings, Stephen Foster, Scott Joplin, and "The Star-Spangled Banner." This book is an all-in-one resource for teachers, offering lesson plans, activities, sheet music, and assessments. The set of lessons on William Billings will let your…

Author discusses a humanistic route to music learning that will make people feel better about themselves and that will enable them to interact with music with the full confidence that man's creation of music was meant for man. (Author/GB)

Describes the intermediate steps between unison and part singing, and lists several activities to prepare for part singing. (GB)

Discusses ways to prepare children for their first concert. (GB)

Presents and analyzes the results of the annual ATA survey of plays selected for college production. (RN)

The progress during the 20's and early 30's in school instrumental music might have taken longer to accomplish had there been no contests, or had they been less competitive. (Author/MB)

Musical theater should be an important part of a school's music program. The author describes the success of such a project and the enjoyment experienced by all concerned. (MF)

Discusses the controversies arising from the current emphasis on high school marching band competitions. Organizing a competitive marching band is expensive and time-consuming. The competitive orientation often detracts from music education objectives. (AM)

Boys are given a chance to experience choral music through the aid of a system that lessens peer pressure. Through auditions, the teacher can evaluate musical ability, coordination level, interaction with peers, and ability to learn rapidly. Show chorus has brought a unique interest to the music program. (AU/CS)

With a bit of imaginative thinking, a choral director can prevent the year from ending with a fizzle. Techniques include staging a pops concert, initiating an arts project, teaching about avant-garde works, and introducing solo repertoire. (RM)