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Kuzmich, John A., Jr. – Music Educators Journal, 1980
The past, present and future of music improvisation is discussed. Resources for piano, guitar, elementary general music materials, and electronic music materials are included, along with addresses of publishers. The emphasis is on jazz. (KC)
Descriptors: Applied Music, Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education, Jazz

Welwood, Arthur – Music Educators Journal, 1980
The author believes the goal of composing and improvising music is to become involved in the creative selection and arrangement of music, and to develop skills in self-evaluation and constructive self-criticism. He describes approaches to teaching composition through improvisation with "found" instruments. Selected readings and…
Descriptors: Applied Music, Educational Objectives, Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education