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)

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)

Examining popular song lyrics can help adolescent students improve their understanding of society and their place it it. An annotated discography of popular songs which may be useful for this purpose is included. (AM)

Presents criteria parents and teachers can use to select song books for young children. Several such books are cited and briefly discussed, including some thematic collections of folk and Christmas songs. (SJL)

Contains a bibliography listing books and journal articles dealing with mainstreaming and music education. (AM)

Results of the Commission's four-year deliberations are presented under these headings: The Nature and Function of Graduate Music Education; The Curriculum for Graduate Study; Qualifications of Faculty; Selection, Admission, and Qualifications of Students; The Environment and Resources for Graduate Education; and The Role of Research. Extensive…

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…

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)

The similarities and differences between blues and gospel music are identified and the author suggests that both blues and gospel music have inherent improvisational qualities. Methods of capitalizing on these qualities are presented. Selected readings and recordings are included. (KC)

The author suggests that students of early music must have knowledge of those styles' essential improvisatory features so they can make spontaneous and musically appropriate choices when performing music written prior to 1750, knowing that the printed page is an outline to be amplified upon. (KC)