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curriculum. “Opera in the Sixth Grade?: An Interview” discussed the develop- ment of an opera with sixth graders as a means for them to study the composition of opera. Teaching ideas for classical music were included in the “Road Map to Heaven,” which outlined an approach to teaching music appreciation and “George Gershwin Goes to General Music. The Young Composers Project in Elkhart” (which was reprinted from the Indiana Music Journal) described the composer in residence project funded in part by the Ford Foundation.


Another set of published articles delved into the curriculum as it specifically relates to music teacher and professional musi- cian development. Oberlin College, which developed the first well-balanced plan for music teacher education was highlighted in “The Development of a College Curric- ulum in Music Education.” “An Objective Look at Our Music Education Program” described a concern for the level of musi- cian available to populate the Army Band. Criticism was leveled that music teaching was promoting music as a form of amuse- ment rather than as a career opportunity. The author relayed three specific goals as a campaign for the future: promote mu- sic for 1) cultural development, 2) music careers and 3) dedication to professional standards. “The Role of the Fine Arts in the Preparation of Teachers” was con- cerned with developing an appreciation for and proficiency in music for general classroom teachers.


Other articles provided suggestions for working with students with special edu- cation needs (“Music Experiences for the Child With Speech Limitations”), the gifted and talented (“Music for the Aca- demically Talented”) and middle school boys’ changing voices (“When Voices Change: An Experiment in Junior High School Music”). Finally, several articles were written to assist in advancing the profession of music education. A listing of possible foundations and trusts that provide funding for research and program development were included (“Procuring Grants for Research in Music Education”).


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“Research in Music and Music Education” divulged deficiencies in protocols for music education research, which needed to be addressed. An article titled, “The Principal’s Role in the Music Program” promoted a belief in the value of music for the general curriculum and the power that principals could wield in advocating for music programs.


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In early 1960, WSM included a large body of material centered on school music programs, describing clinics for conduc- tors, all-state ensembles, music camps and short highlights of what was happen- ing in specific schools around the state.


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