The author describes his experiences in teaching four deaf elementary school students to play musical instruments--flute, clarinet, and trumpet--and identifies teaching methods which proved effective. (IM)

In response to a need for curricular support, the Idaho State Department of Education gathered teams of exemplary educators from throughout the state to write courses of study related to the original five subject areas within Idaho's Achievement Standards. In turn, all of the state's school districts received hard copies as well as online access…

Students learned to play the ukelele and consequently had the simultaneous experience of learning chord structure, reading music charts, and how to sing. (RK)

Author developed a new procedure for his Instrumental Methods class in which students take an active role in their own education. (Author/RK)

Author's main objective was to make it possible for students to enjoy creating through participating in musical experience rather than just reading the material. (Author/RK)

A basic assumption of this study is that there are generally agreed upon performance standards as evidenced by the use of adjudicators for evaluations at contests and festivals. An evaluation instrument was developed to enable raters to measure effectively those aspects of performance that have common standards of proficiency. (Author/RK)

It can be concluded from the results of this study that beginning wind students can learn to perceive beats and perceive when they are eliminated, that beginning wind students can learn to match unison pitches by the beat elimination process, and that most beginning wind students can use the beat elimination process to achieve correct intonation.…

Presents a cross section of musicians and music of many peoples and countries who all share one common need - to express themselves with music. (RK)

Many different cultures and religions have shaped the musics of Southeast Asia. Author states that musical variants are produced by differing depths of penetration by outside influences. (Author/RK)

Article examines the music and musical instruments of an area commonly referred to as the South Sea Isles. Author also points out the musical function and cultural meaning of specific musical styles. (RK)

The MusicSystem is a sixteen-voice digital synthesizer consisting of a music editor, music player, music merger, and instrument definer. The system is appropriate for upper grade elementary school students and disabled students and is also sophisticated enough to accommodate advanced research and composition by professionals. (KC)

These three short articles are designed to help nonmusicians bring musical experiences into their classrooms. The articles discuss teaching resources for the nonmusical teacher; making simple, inexpensive rhythm instruments; and musical games. (Editor/SJL)

The author reviews major styles of secular Western music from the early Middle Ages through the sixteenth century, pointing out features that would appeal to a modern audience. A selected list of published collections of early music is appended. (SJL)

Creeeak, clank, aieeee! Mix scary sound effects, imagination and fun to brew a spine-tingling tale. (Editor)

A survey of 28 music teachers in schools for the visually impaired and in mainstreamed primary schools in the United Kingdom found that the special schools spent more time on music instruction. Other findings dealt with types of instruments used and types of activities included in the music lessons. (JDD)