Based on data concerning the artist population of the United States collected in the 1970 census, this report examines three patterns in the lives of artists. The first chapter analyzes self-employment patterns and includes information about the size of the self-employed artist population, its earnings, and a breakdown of self-employment patterns…

Given in this book are 23 brief biographies of outstanding Spanish speaking athletes, businessmen, government employees, educators, politicians, a labor leader, singer, actor, and musician. Their struggles, sacrifices, courage, educational background, and accomplishments are described. Among those discussed are Cesar Chavez; Senator Joseph M.…

Focuses on contemporary black music and the assortment of persons who produce it noting that black music is one area where black people provide their definitions and make their own judgements. (Author/AM)

Author examined ways of including music in adult education programs. He referred to working with adult beginners as a "new frontier" for the profession. (Editor/RK)

Careers in the music field for Hispanos are available for the industrious, competitive, and talented person. Among the careers are: composer, orchestrator-arranger, church musician, conductor, teacher, music librarian, tuner-technician, copyist, and instrument repairer. (NQ)

Presents background information on the evolution of rhythm and blues (R & B) from the 1940s to the 1960s: the origin and naming of selected R & B groups, role of instruments in R & B orchestras, soloist/group vocal practices, and the role that independent record labels played in artists' successes and failures. (Author/ML)

Authors suggested ways for high school band members to gain the exposure, the experience, and the education to help them develop an aesthetic posture--critical, thoughtful interaction with music. (Author/RK)

Author suggested that creativity of expression must be encouraged for students while teachers continue to strive for excellence in all areas of instruction in order to produce comprehensive musicians''. (Author/RK)

Author focused on the necessity of teaching music students to read properly before tackling music education and emphasized student interests as a prerequisite for effective learning. (RK)

This study has a two-fold purpose: (1) to examine career patterns of music faculty in institutions accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), and (2) to determine how these faculty perceive the importance of selected determinants of job choice as they to mobility. (Author)

Author accents the relationship between art and the times, and, as well, that the artistic task always takes precedence over technique. (RK)

Considers the problem of taking dictation in a music class and recognizes the importance of perception for understanding musical structure. Author demonstrates his point with an analysis of a German folksong. (RK)

Author provides a lucid and informative insight into the problems of today's youth and the hope they must generate. (RK)

Article explains how a child can learn from his own body in developing his understanding of the elements of music. (RK)

The dichotomy existing today between serious and popula music is discussed in depth. (CK)