Reports on a "What Works Workshop," held at Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana. Explains that the program brought together researchers and music teachers to explore problems of applying research findings to music classroom practice. Examines examples of research utilization that the workshop clarified. Lists strategies that workshop…

Maintains that proponents of music education have claimed that student participation in music activities has a positive effect on everything from academic achievement to self-discipline. Finds that music participants are elected to class offices, receive academic honors, and achieve higher grades than do non-music participating students. (CFR)