Describes Internet tools that can be incorporated into the general music class structure and are appropriate for upper elementary and middle school students: (1) electronic music dictionaries and encyclopedias; (2) Internet practice-and-drill web sites; and (3) virtual learning centers. Discusses the structure of Internet projects and the use of…

This review of law and schooling focuses on student rights and the tort liability of educators. Federal legislation on special education and copyright is briefly mentioned. A bibliography on these topics is appended. (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 listing includes currently available unison and two-part secular vocal music by American women composers, suitable for the primary and middle school level. Citations include information regarding collection, arrangement, publisher, accompaniment, difficulty, vocal range, and special effects that may be incorporated in the composition.…

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)

A comprehensive arts in education program is made up of four segments: specialized arts instruction, arts in general education, community arts resources, and arts for special populations. Each of these segments is discussed. A selective bibliography to help fine arts educators involved in curriculum development is provided. (RM)

Specific ways to include music reading in the middle/junior high school choral curriculum are suggested. An annotated bibliography that can help music teachers start to acquire, examine, and adopt music reading materials in the choral rehearsal is also included. (RM)

Books, booklets, audiovisual materials, and service and specialty items for elementary, secondary, and college level music education are described in this annotated listing. (RM)

The year 1986 marks the one hundredth birthday of the Statue of Liberty. The centennial provides an appropriate occasion for musical celebration. A list of musical compositions that teachers can use are provided. Difficulty level is indicated. (RM)

Provides a selected list of contemporary performance literature suitable for middle school and junior high bands. Considers both quality and consistency, as well as the ability of a composition to remain interesting and challenging throughout rehearsal, as selection standards. Groups the 100 works according to difficulty level. (LS)

Of all the musics in the Pacific Islands, the music of Hawaii has had the greatest impact in the United States. In comparison to publications on Hawaiian music, those on Samoan musics are scarce. (RM)

The past, present and future of music improvisation is discussed. Resources for piano, guitar, elementary general music materials, and electronic music materials are included, along with addresses of publishers. The emphasis is on jazz. (KC)

The author describes the three-phase process of musical creativity (exploratory, invention, organizational), identifying activities in each of the creative phases. Included are vocal impression, picture sounds, chord tones, and name improvisation. Selected readings and recordings are included. (KC)

The author believes the goal of composing and improvising music is to become involved in the creative selection and arrangement of music, and to develop skills in self-evaluation and constructive self-criticism. He describes approaches to teaching composition through improvisation with "found" instruments. Selected readings and recordings are…

Listed are six elements of improvisation which are basic to all jazz performance, but especially applicable to vocalists. Then presented is a step-by-step method of introducing vocal jazz improvisation. Selected readings and recordings are included. (KC)