The composer of an opera for elementary students describes his composition and the process of taking it out to the schools of southern Ohio. This article is part of a theme issue on opera. (SJL)

Traces the history of public music performances in colonial New England, with emphasis on the development of theaters and concert halls. Drawings of several of these buildings are included. (SJL)

Discusses methods of raising public awareness of school music performances. Argues that communication is the key to assuring public support. Presents a long-range plan for promoting events. Describes detailed procedures to follow both before and after the performance. Suggestions that effective promotion will benefit the school, the program, and…

Outlines the role of the instrumental music teacher in selecting a musical for high school production, planning its orchestration, and rehearsing the student musicians. (SJL)

How secondary students can be taught to think critically about the music they are performing is described. Classes must be structured to involve the student in analysis of performance options, experimentation, and conducting, as well as critical analysis of the teacher's interpretative decisions. (RM)

Tips to help conductors improve school music rehearsals are provided. For example, students should learn that the minute the conductor steps on the podium, they should stop playing and talking and direct their attention to the podium. (RM)

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)

Describes the Rensselaer Children's Summer Theatre (Indiana) which introduces children in grades 3-8 to the performing arts through experience rather than lecture. Examines how the program is run and discusses its applications to music education, emphasizing the benefits gained from incorporating performance experiences into classroom music…

This article provided some basic suggestions on how to get the most out of rehearsal time. (Editor/RK)

Discusses the roles that physically handicapped children play in a music theatre designed by a music teacher who realized that boys and girls, regardless of their physical conditions, are all potential theatrical hams. (Author/RK)

Man does several things with the arts: He observes them, he executes what someone else has created, and he philosophizes about them. (JB)

Addresses the second volume of "Get America Singing...Again." Focuses on using songs from the theater to teach students in the music classroom. Provides a discussion of songs in various categories, such as family, regionalism, and recreational activities. (CMK)

States that well-planned, efficient music rehearsals are essential in achieving educational goals. Outlines five steps for planning rehearsals; explains how to use warm-ups effectively; and discusses how to tune musical instruments more efficiently. (BSR)

The author describes a performance-oriented music program, and suggests that performance-oriented skills should play a major part in the general music curriculum; when teachers demonstrate the value of performance-oriented objectives to administrators and the community, general music programs are less likely to be cut. (KC)