Author believed that individual musicians are responsible for constantly seeking high artistic ideals that will prevent the stage band from being trite and commonplace. (Author/RK)

Checking back into journals, diaries, and other source materials from the late eighteenth century, author has put together evidence of private "bands of musick", maintained by military men during the Revolutionary War and used for everything from political and ceremonial affairs to dinners and executions. (Editor/RK)

Article evaluated the current state of African music. (Editor/RK)

Discussed the ancient Buddhist music of Tibet and its variety of musical instruments. (RK)

Authors served up a variety of techniques for investigating sound sources and sound patterns. Have you considered creating a composition from breathing sounds? Or constructing a conversation in percussion? These ideas are included along with step-by-step directions for making nine percussion instruments. (Editor)

Provides an overview of the evolution and instructional use of pianos, from their first development and use in homes to their nearly universal presence in the music classroom. Notes the strengths and weaknesses of the piano as an instrument for music instruction and concludes with recommendations for improved use. (JDH)

Folk music is not necessarily old, anonymous, or unwritten. Its most important characteristic is change through the folk process. Folk music is a part of our national heritage that children can usually acquire only in school. It can be used to support a variety of school subjects. (CS)

The Music Industry Council serves as a liaison between the music educators of the United States and the manufacturing and publishing firms that supply the materials and equipment used in music education. Here are specific suggestions for the guidance of music educators in the business contacts essential to their teaching programs. (Editor/RK)

Author stressed the point that music educators must pay attention to the oft neglected percussionist and make certain he has a fulfilling education and experience with music. (Author/RK)

Critical listening is essential to the performer's development of interpretative freedom. Article considers the merits of learning to listen to the music one plays. (Author/RK)

Discusses the development of musical thought in China. (RK)

Presents criteria for evaluating a used piano which, complemented by a qualified piano technician's assessment and cost estimates for needed repairs, will allow a music director to decide whether it is more cost-effective to repair or discard the instrument. (Author/SJL)

Presents a rationale for using handbells and discusses their application to elementary, junior high, high school, special education, and college music programs. (SJL)

Describes the types of musical instruments brought by colonists to early New England and the gradual introduction of instrumental music into church services, despite Puritan leaders' disapproval of music. (SJL)

"Wandering minstrels", to use the Gilbert and Sullivan phrase, have been carriers of cultural traditions in many lands, from the balladeers of ancient times to the street musicians of today. (Editor)