Teaching parents, colleagues, and community members what happens in music programs is one way to encourage them to more actively support music education. Impressions of music education are often formed in a performance-based context. What people see at a performance--the band playing expressively in tune and in time, the lovely blending and…

Maintains that employment termination can lead to a positive career move. Suggests tactics for dealing with a job termination. Discusses resume writing, cover letters, and professional contacts. (RW)

Maintains that many valuable research opportunities (for students, teachers, and the educational community) are lost due to lack of research by elementary and secondary teachers. Argues that these teachers are in a unique position to implement and assess research projects. Includes a list of suggested topics and some case studies. (MJP)

Maintains that every public school student deserves an opportunity to study a musical instrument. Asserts that a limited command of English should not prevent a student from being accepted into instrumental music class or hinder that student's progress. Describes a music education program for students speaking limited English. (CFR)