The effective conductor accompanies word reduction with precision of statement. Author offered practical advice for any director who needs to watch his or her language more closely. He described evaluative, informative, remediative, and perfective phases of rehearsal language, and the initial, medial, and terminal stages of each phase. (Editor/RK)

With so many roles to juggle and so many complex music problems to resolve, some marching band directors overlook simple rules of thumb to increase their bands' visual and musical impact. Here are some guidelines. (Author/RK)

Article describes an introductory music program in which all students are given the opportunity to learn about a variety of musical instruments by actually playing them. (RW)

Describes a music program designed for the older, healthy, and active adult. A classroom or group setting, has been highly successful, social contact and therapeutic satisfaction often being derived from group activity. Program planners are encouraged to have some knowledge and background in social gerontology to be aware of issues in dealing with…

Discusses the problems afflicting school music programs which contain too many performances and after-school rehearsals. Provides recommendations for determining the number and nature of school music performances based on excerpts taken from GUIDELINES FOR PERFORMANCES OF SCHOOL MUSIC GROUPS, a 1986 publication of the Music Educators National…

Presents activities that combine the arts with reading, writing, mathematics, social studies, science, and foreign language instruction. (FL)

Aspects of dance training can be helpful in improving performance skills on the piano. These include correct posture, breathing, and a physical sense of self. Learning to move to music, whether through formal training or on one's own, can help relaxation, concentration, and endurance. (CS)

Presents computer and computer-related activities for young students. These include an activity demonstrating a sorting procedure for punched cards similar to those used by computers, a short Atari music program, an activity involving "bar codes" found on commercial products, and others. (JN)

Provides suggestions for choreographing movements for the show choir. Factors to consider include the ability level of the students and the size of the ensemble. Ideas for choreography can come from live performances, television, dance classes, publications, and the students themselves. (CS)

A music education program for elementary hearing impaired students incorporates the skills of the music teacher and the teacher of the deaf. The program features a multisensory approach that focuses on exploitation of residual hearing through singing, listening, and playing classroom instruments. (CL)

The article describes learning activities incorporating movement, storytelling, and music with instruction on multiplication facts and concepts for elementary special education students. The author explains that such an approach can alleviate boredom and frustration. (CL)

Suggests that picture book stories about music and musical instruments can be effectively blended with music experiences in an early childhood education program. Offers ideas for doing this in the elementary school classroom; includes a list of recommended books. (FL)

Gives examples of how music can be incorporated into activities throughout the school day, showing how musical and rhythmic expression enables children to grow in their capacity to experience, respond, and relate. (MS)