Creative imagination is a quality that can be developed through mental exercise. Teachers, through the use of appropriate classroom techniques, can help students to sharpen their imaginative skills. (CK)

The performing artist must retain total control over his body at all times in order to excel in his work. Consequently, he acquires a quality of self-consciousness about his profession, and his performances lose all appearance of spontaneity. (CK)

Computer applications in music, especially with regard to research in music folklore, are discussed. (CK)

Literature can stimulate creativity and imagination necessary for the development of personal awareness and social consciousness. (NH)

Reports the results of a survey of the academic training grounds of 578 scientists and engineers who contributed articles to Scientific American" during 1962-67. (LC)

Questionnaire responses of high creative (HIC) adult women musicians were compared with lower creative (LOC) counterparts. Among results were that HIC Ss chose solitary rather than socializing interests or hobbies (especially reading) and were more likely to choose creative activities that can be pursued alone. (CL)