The study's specific goals were to adapt conventional flow methodology to define and operationalize young children's cognitive strategies exhibited during their participation in adult-guided musical activities; and develop a valid and functional method of assessing young children's musical cognition "in situ" through systematic and…

Purpose of this study was to determine whether or not the learning of simple musical performance skills would affect self-esteem in such boys who were described as having learning and behavior problems in their classrooms. (Authors/CB)

Discusses the lack of awareness students have in considering classical music and presents methods for kindling their interests in a music form relatively unknown to them. (RK)

Describes an experimental music program which has been in operation at Linden Elementary School, Oak Ridge, Tennessee for the past four years. (Author/CB)

A dedicated principal and staff have created an award-winning arts and music program in a poor rural community--only to run up against the crippling reality of budget cuts. (JM)

Provides sources of information for (1) the rationale and theory for integrating the arts and reading instruction, (2) practical suggestions to combine reading and the arts, (3) the results of research that investigated the integration of reading with the arts. (FL)

Twenty-two papers presented at the International Seminar on Research in Music Education (held in Dresden, East Germany, July 15-22, 1980) comprise the bulletin. They represent current research in music education around the world as well as some current philosophies of music education research. Seminar participants included 28 music educators from…

Discusses use of authentic listening experiences in second language classroom so that students will become involved in listening process demanded in authentic listening situations. Gives examples of sample classroom activities. (BK)

Reports investigation of pupils' musical achievement resulting from a "new" music education program using creative instrumental activities. Analysis indicated significantly better achievements for pupils taught by the "new" program than those in a traditional type of program. (JD)

The author discusses the drain on the energy of the school band director who is expected to direct the school pep band at night for athletic events and the concert band during the day. He offers a solution: small pep bands made up of volunteers and conducted by students. (KC)

The author cites these benefits of music to the visually handicapped student: physiological music activities enhance psychomotor coordination and promote relaxation and the ability to cope with frustration; participation in music events encourages interaction with sighted peers. Organizations providing music instructional materials for the…

A state-of-the-art report on music education in elementary schools. (CM)

Describes the music program at the New York State School for the Deaf in Rome, New York. With a little extra help deaf students can learn to make music. (RH)