How to use a tape recorder in all areas of music instruction. (RB)

Offers guidelines for writing songs that can be an integral, not merely accessory, component of children's theatre. (PD)

The results of this study revealed a significant relationship between activity level and choice of music therapy activities by a sample of 33 moderately retarded clients. It is recommended that music therapists consider activity levels when designing individual prescriptive programs. (Author/AL)

This article consists of short lesson ideas contributed by practicing teachers. (SJL)

Guidelines are presented for arranging to have professional musicians visit and perform in an elementary school, choosing the right musical group, negotiating the fee, and preparing the students for the concert. (Author/SJL)

Argues that music can be a tool for enhancing reading instruction and that teachers of music and of reading should begin to work together to meet the needs of their students. (FL)

Described is the Pillsbury Foundation School, designed to discover how creative music activity was provoked and generated in children, ages three to six, and how natural musicality could be developed in these young children. The author warns against repressing the deeply rooted natural musicality that young children inherit. (KC)

The National Arts Center of the Philippines, built to assist in the cultural enrichment of the Philippines through the development of young talents, stands today as the Filipino's tribute to the artist. The author discusses his return to Mt. Makiling comparing the development of the National Arts Center with his first visit in October 1973 at the…

Describes a procedure for providing children with multiple opportunities to recognize high frequency words in dependable musical contexts. Contends that music is a potential tool for helping build successful readers. (RS)

Provides a planned sequence of events and activities for launching a new choral program beginning with becoming acquainted with students, the band director, and other faculty members. Outlines techniques for the first and the second semester to ensure a successful program, and suggests music for inexperienced choirs. (LS)

This study hypothesized band performance as a three-level hierarchical judgment with a basic level defined by specific terms, an intermediate level comprising a small number of interrelated factors, and a top level characterized by one overarching higher order. Results clearly confirmed three primary factors but suggested further study. (MJP)

Offers tips on producing high school musical revues. Discusses selecting a theme, choosing the music, dealing with copyright, creating the narrative, and designing the sets, lights, and costumes. (SR)

Discusses principles of Montessori music education, examining the fundamental characteristics of childhood and the role that music plays in development. Explores the inner satisfaction that comes from experiencing movement with music through compositions and folk music. Emphasizes the Montessori practices of meeting sensorimotor needs of children…