A major concern of music educators is the place of music education in the curriculum. An important contribution to the establishment of music as basic to a student's education has come in the Rockefeller Panel Report, "Coming to Our Senses". Describes that report and its importance for music educators. (Author/RK)

A few years ago the synthesizer was an expensive musical instrument. Today prices have dropped tremendously. Explains why the synthesizer is not out of reach of the school classroom and how a solid instructional program can be developed with its use. (Editor/RK)

Recommends that teachers write grants to obtain funds for using technology in music education. Explains that teachers should ask themselves two questions: "Who has funds to give and what do they require the recipient to do?" Provides a list of guidelines, a sample grant proposal, and information about the panel review. (CMK)