Tim Black, choral director at the Department of Defense's Kadena High School in Okinawa, Japan, might just be the closest thing to a new-millennium embodiment of that early '70s idealism. Not only does Black lead three choirs and teach advanced placement music theory to children of those serving in the U.S. armed forces, but he also is…

Transcribes an interview with Milt Hinton, a noted bassist, jazz musician, jazz historian, and music teacher. Hinton reflects on his approaches to teaching, his feelings about the state of music education in the United States, and his dual roles as a soloist and support player. (DSK)

Explains that by studying the music of Clara Schumann, music classes can learn about some of the musical forms, styles, and techniques of the Romantic period. Considers teaching strategies centered around Clara Schumann's "Variations on a Theme of Robert Schumann" and provides background information on her life. (CMK)