Discussed the music activities that take place at Williamsburg, the colonial capital of Virginia. (RK)

Article describes how the author overcame his handicap as a deaf student by playing percussion instruments in the university concert band. Most important was the director's attitude that he should nether encourage nor discourage but rather let the student find his own footing. (Author/MM)

Presented are methods of preventive maintenance for brass band instruments. (KC)

This article describes the folk music instrument, the dulcimer: its historical background, tuning, playing techniques, and maintenance. Instructions are provided for constructing a dulcimer from a pattern or kit. (SJL)

Suggests the use of ukuleles as instruments to teach music skills and concepts in general music classes. Describes the history, development, and structure of the ukulele. Includes diagrams of an instrument, tuning, C chord tablature, and rhythmic strum. Suggests the ukulele's use in teacher training as is required at the University of Hawaii. (DK)

Article provided suggestions for consideration when purchasing a brass musical instrument, i.e., a trumpet, cornet, horn or euphonium etc. (RK)

Author examined some of the ways that the art of composition is applied in jazz through concentrating on three figures - Jelly Roll Morton, Duke Ellington, and Thelonious Monk. (Editor/RK)

Article investigated the role of the marching band and the proficiencies required by its members. (RK)

Article presented musical notations appropriate to some of the problems of sustaining sounds on the snare drum. (Author/RK)

A photo-essay of children who have studied the violin under the Suzuki system. (MF)

Describes how to use ensembles of recorders and other folk instruments in elementary school music classes. The importance of improvisation and aural training in mixed ensembles is stressed. (AM)

A Scottish theme can add color and pageantry to your marching band--if you take time to develop a strong piping program. (Editor)

Anyone with a flair for business, product development, or promotion might consider a manufacturing or merchandising occupation. The music industry offers many career opportunities for administrators, salespersons, marketing specialists--the record industry offers positions from promotion manager to rack jobber. Describes instrument company…

Since--and even before--the National Standards for Music Education were published, music educators have tried to balance the expectations associated with the traditional performance curriculum and contemporary models of music education. The Standards-based curriculum challenges directors to consider how student experiences and learning can be…