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)

Discusses music concepts and analyzes the process of musical indoctrination and its meaning for the music student. (RK)

The Youth Music Institute, held at the Madison campus of the University of Wisconsin (July 7 to August 1, 1969) was an experimental attempt to open communication between teachers and students by bringing educators into contact with youth music and its creators. (Author)

Describes an experiment in which biofeedback training was used with student instrumentalists to decrease unnecessary muscular tension and fatigue and to improve dexterity and speed. (SJL)

Describes the careers and musical achievements of Blacks who were forerunners in jazz, blues, gospel, music, spirituals, band music, classical music, ragtime, and opera. The list was compiled to provide teachers with historical background information for "Black History Month." (AM)

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)

The licensing for public performance of copyrighted musical compositions by a performing rights society to the television industry is examined. Focus is on the antitrust problems of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) and the most recent litigation, CBS vs ASCAP. (JMD)

Discusses how to teach students about the music of Richard Rodgers in an effort to educate them about music in the twentieth century. Explores his work over the years, particularly in association with other composers. Includes a collection of resources and a lesson plan that focuses on "The Carousel Waltz." (CMK)

This first of a two-part series on resources in major university music libraries contains "Rare Resources in the Yale Music Library" (Harold E. Samuel) and "The Music Library, University of California, Berkeley" (John H. Roberts). Topics discussed include special collections, rare books and manuscripts, music archives, and…

This article examines the nature of musical ability and ways in which it can be identified, including several tests currently in use. It then considers the problem of making suitable provision for musically gifted pupils at the primary and secondary levels. A list of recommended readings is included. (Author/PB)

Attempts to determine the relative difficulty of playing selected types of melodic pattern by ear; studies the effects of performance experience and instrument family on the ability to play by ear; and investigates the relationship between tonal aptitude and ability to play by ear. Presents results and questions for further research. (DSK)

Discusses the changes in musical experiences, such as live versus recorded music, as society has developed technologically. Presents a crossword puzzle that focuses on the traditions and musicians of baroque, classical, and romantic music each originating in Europe. Includes the clues and word list. (CMK)

Examines the effect of physical movement on the aural acuity of conducting subjects using the the Seashore Measures of Musical Talents. Reveals that subjects who received movement training showed significantly higher gain scores than those who had not. Proposes the integration of movement-based training into the conducting curriculum. (DSK)

Reports that studies of the interrelationships among culture, preference, and perception show U.S. students' preferences for "world music" is alterable but not transferable to unfamiliar pieces. Explores whether preferences of Mexican musicians, U.S. musicians, and U.S. nonmusicians for four types of music are different. Makes…

Presents an overview of the teaching activities of Emma Azalia Hackley, an African-American concert artist, teacher, and author, who devoted much of her career to promoting music in black communities. Provides background information on music in the United States during the 19th century. Addresses connections between Hackley's work and contemporary…