Growth mindset, or the belief that talents and abilities are malleable and can grow, is known to hold immense benefits in the world of education. What benefits could it hold for our students' musical growth as well? This article explores the many benefits of instilling a growth mindset into our ensembles by examining research in educational…

Ensemble directors have a special interest in helping students learn to practice effectively. Practice is also an essential component of musical development. Music educators need to both teach effective practice strategies and guide students toward meaningful, thoughtful practice. Metacognition strategies are one way to accomplish this. Current…

In this article the author described the training of the Indian musician and compared it to music study in the West. (Editor/RK)

Author approached the problem of stimulating students to learn the exacting and physically tiring process of music education through use of some musical instrument. (RK)

Author dealt with two aspects of movement in music--rhythm and pitch--and described means of developing sensitivity to each. He did not simply theorize about sensitivity; he pinpointed specific techniques for bringing it about. (Editor/RK)

Author believed that individual musicians are responsible for constantly seeking high artistic ideals that will prevent the stage band from being trite and commonplace. (Author/RK)

Article used Leaonard Bernstein's Mass as a guide in presenting a contemporary work to teach music concepts. (Editor/RK)

Article focused on the New York State National Chorale, designed to revitalize choral singing in America through the presentation of concerts and special community programs. (Author/RK)

Authors served up a variety of techniques for investigating sound sources and sound patterns. Have you considered creating a composition from breathing sounds? Or constructing a conversation in percussion? These ideas are included along with step-by-step directions for making nine percussion instruments. (Editor)

The accent in this article was on current educational techniques designed to encourage children to explore the dimensions of sound. Numerous activities for the classroom were offered, especially in the area of improvised vocal sounds and word transformation. (Editor/RK)

Author explained the steps in preparing a pop-hit listening guide, from the selection of recordings through the development of question-answer formats to the use of graphic aids. He presented a brief but solid package on how to use music that captured student interest while stimulating the intellect. (Editor/RK)

Author described the use of contracts in a general music class. As well, she provided a lengthy list of suggested contract activities that readers might wish to try in their own classroom. (Editor/RK)

Article focused on improving communication between the private voice teacher and the high school choral director. (Editor/RK)

Article addressed itself to the development of music reading skills in public schools and ways of helping students achieve a worthwhile level of music literacy. (Author/RK)