When the nearest metropolis is hundreds of miles away, cultural enrichment is not always easy to come by. Arts programs have evolved to reflect the needs of such regions, providing a rich diet for culture-starved residents. Some colleges have created choirs or theater groups that welcome local participation, while others have developed elaborate…

Starting a mariachi band sounds like a good idea as the Hispanic student population increases in many urban schools. However, it's not that simple as Spanish-speaking children come not only from Mexico, where mariachi is popular, but from Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, and Spain. The same is true for other ethnic groups. Different…

The purpose of this study was to examine the professional contributions of Alice Carey Inskeep (1875-1942), who contributed significantly to music education through her "positive and effective teaching, supervising, community service, and leadership in music education". Inskeep was born, in Ottumwa, Iowa, and taught for five years in that city's…

This workshop presentation offers an introduction to and suggestions for a multicultural approach to teaching through music experiences. Experiences presented include: (1) "Funga Alafia," a welcome song from Liberia; (2) "Under the Spreading Chestnut Tree," an American traditional game song; (3) a Japanese version of…

This paper recounts the history of jazz music in the United States and its passage from despised, marginal entertainment to the solid respect conferred by academe. The author asserts that such respect has little to do with music and a great deal to do with class, race, jobs, and money. The first extracurricular college jazz band at North Texas…

Author described the music therapy program at Mount Zion Hospital and Medical Center in San Francisco. (Editor/RK)

Music therapy, the systematic application of music and musical activities to elicit specific changes in emotional, physical, or social behavior, can help pediatric cancer patients to decrease their anxiety and cope with hospitalization. Because music is a nonverbal means of expression, it is an especially effective medium for young children who…

Advocates increased stress on music for preschool children for aid in language learning. (CH)

Article provided a colorful account of the development of Latin American music from the blending of European, African, and Indian elements through the contributions of early composers to the effect of folk music and instruments on contemporary composers. (Editor/RK)

BY PROVIDING INSTRUCTIONS AND SAMPLE SCRIPTS, THE AUTHOR SHOWS TEACHERS HOW TO BROADEN THE ENVIRONMENT OF HANDICAPPED CHILDREN THROUGH DRAMATIC PLAY. TECHNIQUES OF PLAY PLANNING, MATERIALS, ADAPTATIONS FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN, PLAY ORGANIZATION, AND PLAY PRESENTATION ARE DISCUSSED. NINE PLAY SCRIPTS AND FOUR MUSICAL REVIEWS DEVELOPED BY…

Music is frequently used to enhance the presentation of literary selections. The purpose of this dissertation is to provide assistance to the teacher, director, or performer in selecting music to enhance the use of literature. Part one is a discussion of the history and characteristics of literary program music and the autonomy of the text. Part…

This guide presents a general music program for elementary grades. The program divides the grades into four levels: early childhood through grade 1, grades 2-3, grades 4-5, and grade 6. At each level the program is outlined in terms of rhythm, melody, harmony, form, tempo, dynamics, and tone color. In addition, there is a section on instrumental…

The growth and development of the Canadian music festival movement were traced in this study. Primary sources were minutes of annual conferences of delegates from the various festivals in Canada (1936 to 1968), and minutes covering the beginnings of the festival movement from 1908 to 1925; secondary sources were the Secretary's Handbook and Digest…