Describes an example of community music making in which middle school students, their parents, and a senior adult band all participated in a concert. Indicates the concert intended to celebrate the participants' musical accomplishments, gain support for music education, and demonstrate that music can provide joy for performers of all ages. (CMK)

Reiterates the need for music educators to continually and consistently generate support for their program. Recommends maintaining active and valuable relationships with administrators and guidance counselors. Argues for the inclusion of nonperformance music courses in the curriculum. Includes a checklist of activities designed to create support.…

Discusses the benefits of drumming. Focuses on topics such as: improving education for students when drumming is included in the curriculum, use of drumming within communities, added benefits due to involvement in drumming, and effects of drumming on one's physical and emotional health. Provides a section on, "Resources for Drumming." (CMK)