March 4, 1978 was the three hundreth anniversary of the birth of Antonio Vivaldi. Here is a discussion of his contributions to music and what it has to offer the music educator. (RK)

Points out the inherent problem that may keep teaching of twentieth-century music analysis from being effective. Since the students' frame of reference for music listening is usually "traditional" music practices, they are often unprepared to hear and analyze twentieth-century music. Suggests how to develop appropriate listening skills.…

Explains notational systems for African music. (AM)

Considered the development of black folk music, as it was handed down by word and mouth, with an examination of the techniques, which were part of its structure. (RK)

Analyzes Bob Dylan's music in terms of its similarity with the themes and imagery found in the works of T. S. Eliot, concluding that Dylan should be accepted as an important literary figure. (RB)

Discusses copyright ownership in the light of employment relationships, and cites actual court cases as examples. (AN)

Discusses how Holst's composition can be used in high school band classes. Background information on the composer and his work is included. The themes of each movement in the Suite are analyzed for problems they might pose for student musicians. (AM)

The repetitious nature of music is thought to be very similar to the repetitious nature of computer algorithms. Subroutines are seen to be very effectively applied to music notation, through reducing repetitious entry and the amount of memory required to represent a musical score. Examples of subroutine use are provided. (MP)

Folk artist Pete Seeger discusses trends in American folk music, as well as his own songwriting and publishing efforts. (SJL)

A Scottish theme can add color and pageantry to your marching band--if you take time to develop a strong piping program. (Editor)

Individuals who go into music careers will find that they are affected and sometimes governed by particular laws and legal agreements. Provides, as an example of a legal concern of a music career, an examination of a songwriter' contract, particularly the question of sources. (Editor/RK)

Describes the Contemporary Music Analysis Package (CMAP), a set of programs for atonal and serial music that is used for analysis, modeling, and composition of contemporary music in an interactive computing environment. The data structure is explained, examples are given, and a glossary of technical terminology is provided. (12 references) (LRW)

Discusses the Manhattanville Music Curriculum Project's concentration on the purpose, substance, and means of music instruction. Describes improvisation as the dominant means for teaching concepts, knowing how music works, and knowing how to make musical sense. Urges that the same goals of aural acuity, creative thought, and musical facility are…

Ian Tamblyn's workshop on song writing emphasized that song writing takes time and work and that one should enjoy the process, whether or not anyone else will ever hear the song. Guidelines cover choosing a song topic, developing a story within the song, conveying a distinct perspective, and using song writing in outdoor and experiential…