Examines the data from the 1992-97 South Dakota all-state band auditions. Focuses on the effects of school enrollment, distance to audition site, sex of auditionees, and the type of instrument. Presents the results of the study in detail. Includes references. (CMK)

Presents a case study that focuses on the premier wind ensemble in Japan. Addresses issues such as the influence of the ensemble's repertoire and activities, its religious origins, and the role of Frederick Fennell as a musical ambassador. Finds that Japan has changed the tradition of band. (CMK)

Explores whether the basic song repertoire of vocal/choral music education majors is significantly better than instrumental music education majors. Participants attempted to identify 25 standard songs. Reveals no significant difference between the two groups, indicating that neither had developed a strong repertoire of songs. (CMK)

Examines experienced and inexperienced teachers' perceptions of band music content and quality in three experimental settings. Provides information about how teachers critique band music for curricular use. Suggests that preservice teachers may possess abilities similar to experienced teachers concerning decisions about mid-level band works.…

States that in two experiments, instrumental students with 1 to 7 or more years of performance experience matched selected target pitches within a melodic context. Determined whether melodic pitch accuracy was affected by location or duration of target pitch. Subjects erred most often in the sharp direction. Includes references. (CMK)

Evaluates the effects of changes in tone quality on the perception of pitch and determines the extent to which the same tone-quality conditions affect the performance of pitch of 64 high school and university wind instrumentalists. Indicates that tone-quality conditions affected the perception and performance of pitch. (CMK)

Presents the third replication of a causal-comparative study of expert and novice instrumental music teachers seeking to determine characteristics that may define successful, outstanding band directors. Reports findings about both novice and expert instructors' behavior, and relates them to those of the previous two studies. (DSK)

Investigates the aural-diagnostic and prescriptive skills of preservice and expert instrumental-music teachers, specifically how the two groups compare with respect to evaluations for band performances of different music-difficulty and performance-quality levels. Discusses the test measurement tool and the results. Identifies future research…

Investigates effects of short-term conducting gesture instruction on seventh-grade band students' recognition of and performance response to musical conducting gestures. Indicates that short-term conducting-gesture instruction has a positive, statistically significant impact on recognition of and performance response to conducting gestures.…

Develops and tests a model for predicting student intentions to continue in a high school band program. Structural equation modeling indicates that socioeconomic level and teacher evaluations predict intentions both directly and indirectly through students' outside musical activities and support for the program by parents, band teachers, and…

Presents a case study focusing on the mill-supported Lindale Band in Lindale, Georgia in order to examine the influences of industry on instrumental music education in the U.S. South. Investigates the history of U.S. industrial bands and the philosophical parallels between industry and progressive education. (CMK)

Presents the history of the Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD) band from its inception in 1923 until documentary records end in 1929. Recounts the creation of the band within the context of the ISD, the nature of the repertoire, their performances, and public praise and criticism of the band. (DSK)

Studies videotapes of different band directors and their rehearsals to ascertain the various approaches and emphases of expert, novice, and student teachers. An analysis of frequency distributions for performance and rehearsal variables reveals that all three categories stress rhythm and tempo the most frequently. Includes further analysis of…

Documents the responses of band students to a questionnaire consisting of statements regarding the inclusion of students with disabilities in the school band. Analyzes the responses of students who watched a video depicting the successful inclusion of disabled students and of those who did not view the video. (MJP)

Considers the suitability of criteria-specific rating scales in the selection of high school students for participation in an honors ensemble. Criteria-specific music-performance rating scales include written descriptions of specific levels of performance rather than simple numerical notations. Concludes that these scales can be used with…