The contents of this book, which explains the techniques of sound engineering, sound design, and composition for the theatre, are compiled for the theatre student who knows very little about sound. Topics of chapters are acoustics, systems, equipment, sound for a theatrical production, recording and editing techniques, composing and creating sound…

This document contains notes that have been prepared to accompany a set of 12 tapes illustrating a variety of performance styles in both North and South Indian music. The "ragas" given is Western notation together with informative comments on the tapes and the material collected in these notes should provide a teacher with some knowledge…

This article shows how to make poetry relevant to high school students. The technique involved is one in which the student is shown just those meanings which he can spontaneously relate to his emotions and interests. This synthesis can be made by using the lyrics of popular songs. The student can see the images, mood and dramatic situation of the…

This document is a supplement to TE 499 767, presented in this issue. The contents are similar to the original document, but the supplement expands on the subject of "Course Procedures, Strategies, and Suggested Learning Activities." Resources for the Pupil and Teacher are listed. A Choral Written Test and a True and False Test conclude…

Presents a study which assessed undergraduates' and children's music preferences for examples of symphonic music. Serving as a teaching and planning experience for undergraduates, the study revealed that children's preferences were increased through undergraduate presentations and that college students used larger vocabularies when describing…

A learning sequence is sketched that enables children to have valid experiences in music, language, mathematics, and movement, more or less simultaneously. The activity starts with a short tune and works toward a song as the solution to the problem. The creation of a dance follows the writing of the song. (RH)

This report addresses the question of what libraries and archives are legally empowered to do to preserve and make accessible for research their holdings of pre-1972 commercial recordings, the large aural legacy that is not protected by federal copyright. The report is one of a series of studies undertaken by the National Recording Preservation…

General music teachers at all levels--elementary, middle school, and high school--will find ideas, suggestions, and lesson plans for teaching to the National Standards in this new addition to the popular Spotlight series. It includes sections on teaching each of the nine standards, as well as chapters about secondary general music, assessment, and…

This beautifully photographed book accompanies the Wynton Marsalis Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) series on the introduction to the joy of music, both classical and jazz, for families, young people, and music-hungry readers of all ages. Divided into four chapters, the book corresponds to the four one-hour programs in the PBS series. Wynton…

The essential components of an ideal facility for computer-assisted musical composition and research are briefly described. More detailed consideration is given to the central role of a graphical display unit in such a system. (Author)

Presents the biography of Clarence C. Birchard, a music and textbook publisher, who published The Laurel Song Book, which was instrumental in introducing children to contemporary American music. Outlines the variety of contributions Birchard made toward music development. (RK)

Teacher applies a creative approach to teaching music to elementary school students. (RK)

The central purposes of this study were to discover whether musically unsophisticated seventh grade pupils could be taught to keep track of the unfolding forms of unfamiliar minuets and movements in sonata-allegro form, and the extent to which successful tracking is related to the observation of briefer musical elements. (Author)

Author attempts to outline a course in world musics for students to develop their musical experiences and realize more fully the inherent musical qualities of different languages. (RK)

Article discusses the benefits of traditional musical education, common practice', and relates the need for updating theory instruction with current practice. (RK)