Presents a short history of and photographs from meetings of the Music Educators National Conference from 1907 through 1934. (SJL)

This article presents an overview on women composers in the United States from the eighteenth century to the present. It also lists women's musical organizations, selected references on women in music, and available recordings of works by American women composers. (SJL)

This article originally appeared in March, 1940 as "Why No Great Women Composers?" The author, a psychologist, finds no sex differences in music achievement traceable to ability or opportunity, but feels that a woman's fundamental urge is to be loved, while a man's is to achieve in a career. (SJL)

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 descriptions of Polynesian music and dance resulting from Cook's voyages influenced the romantic composers of the early nineteenth century, especially in the incorporation of exotic and mystical themes. (Author)

The history of country music, from Appalachian folk music to today's bluegrass festivals, is discussed. (RM)

How Philadelphia's Settlement Music School provides music education for the handicapped is described. The origins of the school, current educational practices, and future plans are discussed. One particular achievement of the school was the development of a guide that defines the physical requirements needed to play a particular musical…

Historians of American music education have yet to recognize a Black music educator as important and worthy of observation. This article discusses a candidate--Major Nathaniel Clark Smith, a little-known Black music educator, composer of more than a hundred works, businessman, humanitarian, and teacher of numerous big-name jazz musicians. (RM)

Discusses THE NEW YORK TIMES music critic Harold C. Schonberg's contributions to music education. Argues that Schonberg's articles about the contemporary music scene have helped to broaden the public's appreciation of music. Offers an in-depth look at the life of a man dedicated to music. (BSR)

Discusses the life of William Billings, an early American composer and a leader in one of the earliest forms of organized music education in the United States: singing schools and singing societies. Examines his contributions to the U.S. musical heritage and briefly surveys his publications. (GEA)

A portrait of 92-year-old musician/writer Eulalia Buttleman and her husband, Clifford, who was the editor of "Music Educators Journal" from 1930 to 1960. (SJL)

The author describes the evolution of the American musical since 1750 and emphasizes the often overlooked importance of the orchestrator. She discusses the talents of several extraordinarily gifted musicians. (KC)

The author examines Maria Montessori's philosophy and methods of music education for children, with its emphasis on sensory, manipulative materials and instruments designed specifically for the young child. (KC)

Describes the origin and history of the American String Teachers Association (ASTA) and of the National School Orchestra Association (NSOA). While memberships overlap, the two organizations have a distinctive identity. They have shared convention sessions, lectures, and editors. (CS)

Traditional a cappella choirs have greatly influenced choral music during the 20th century. The way in which this movement captured the attention of high school and college choral directors for approximately ten years, 1928-1938, is the subject of this article. (One of three articles about music in the 1930s.) (Author/SJL)