Discussed the process of planning a program of instruction that concerned itself with student attitudes toward and responses to music and the development of their music skills. (Author/RK)

Article focused attention on the first national Music in Our Schools Day, whose purpose is to stress educational goals and processes of music education in the schools so that community understanding of and support for music education will be increased. (Author/RK)

Music educators elected to offices in the state organization in charge of the West Virginia student chapters of the Music Educators National Conference describe their organization's objectives and strategies. (RM)

The author, who took a performing arts tour of Japan with 35 junior high students and seven adults, provides some tips to other music educators intending such a venture. Discussed are goals and objectives, getting things started, maintaining the pace, logistics, and final organization. (RM)

The author, an assistant professor of arts education at the University of South Florida, Tampa, considered the observations made by a high school student on his feelings for music. (RK)

The author reviews the problems of providing a comprehensive music literature program to general music students and suggests objectives and activities for such a program at the elementary and secondary grade levels. (SJL)

Author stressed the role of the symphony orchestra in the development of youth programs for young people and suggested that the development and enrichment of the creative process, which takes place between audience and creator, should be a basic goal of education. (Author/RK)

Article described the potential the music program has and the challenge it faces for the music specialist in the open classroom. (Editor/RK)

Considered the contributions of MENC and the needs and desires of music educators being served by MENC. (RK)

Describes an arts in general education program in the Minneapolis school system, its objectives and effects. Discusses the role of the teacher in implementing an AGE program. (RK)

Describes Pope John Central High School in Elgin, Nebraska, one of the most innovative secondary schools in the state. (CB)