Article turned to advanced managerial concepts as a way of unraveling some of the seemingly insoluble problems that remain associated with the arts. (Author/RK)

The primary objective of the high school music literature course is simply stated: the course was directed toward the enhancement of students' understanding of the literature of music. It attempted to accomplish this through a set of specific objectives -- development of skills, abilities or knowledges which are all qualified by the term…

For southern migrants to northern cities, country music themes reflect the twin images of rural purity and urban corruption. By providing a powerfully consoling myth, this type of music provides a symbolic link with the name the migrants left behind. (Author/DE)

Investigates the effects of age on musical preferences. Provides a brief review of the literature on this topic. Hypothesizes that the inverted-U curve will form the most general description of changes that occur with age in music preference. (RKM)

Presents a study that investigated the effects of a course in music appreciation on attitudes of college non-music majors regarding favorite composers. Concludes that students' tendency to list composers studied in the course among their favorites may be attributable only to familiarity. Discusses the study's weaknesses and suggests future…

Explains exactly how great an impact American music and musicians have had abroad, and how overly cautious we tend to be in recognizing our own gifts. (Editor/RK)

The accent in this article was on current educational techniques designed to encourage children to explore the dimensions of sound. Numerous activities for the classroom were offered, especially in the area of improvised vocal sounds and word transformation. (Editor/RK)

The purpose of this study was to review the spectrum of musico-aesthetic attitude tests by categorizing several according to their approach and the attributes they attempt to measure. (Author)

Author discusses a humanistic route to music learning that will make people feel better about themselves and that will enable them to interact with music with the full confidence that man's creation of music was meant for man. (Author/GB)

Discusses ways to prepare children for their first concert. (GB)

Article provides statements and questions about music education as well as responses and answers in attempting to develop conceptual awareness for students and teachers. (RK)

This discussion covers the nature of paradigms and their use as research bases; the rationale behind this particular paradigm; interrelationships of the variables within the paradigm; and some possible uses of the paradigm in formulating research. (Author/CB)

The College of Rock and Roll in San Francisco is dedicated to the serious study of modern music. (Author)