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Dear Colleague,
It is with great pride that I introduce Power Talk, our latest
addition to the Educational Programs Network. Power Talk is a quarterly
Internet Newsletter with pertinent and contemporary articles by
foremost authorities in their particular disciplines.
Once you have had some time to evaluate Power Talk, we would be
delighted to receive an email from you with likes and dislikes and
suggestions for future works. Thanks for your interest and time
spent with us. We hope to hear from you.
Jim Wells
President
Educational Programs Network
In this Issue
Michigan's Adventure
latest addition to Music In The Parks Schedule
On-Line applications
Music In The Parks selected
for Disney Youth Travel Planner Symposium
Staff news
Educational Programs Network
attends the 5th Annual Student & Youth Travel Association
Conference in Washington, D.C.
Featured Articles
Is Music Like Sports?
Tim Lautzenheiser
Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser presents an insightful look
at music and sports and the "either/or" concepts. Similarities
and differences are given but the educational factor finally takes
center stage. No one is a better spokesperson for music education
then Dr. Tim.
The Five Requisites of a
Successful Musical Performance
William D. Revelli
Dr. William D. Revelli wrote this article over twelve years ago
yet it is as contemporary as tomorrow's New York Times. He takes
the criteria of musical evaluation and applies it to his wealth
of experience in education and performances by musical organizations.
Dr. Revelli will certainly be remembered as one of the foremost
bandmasters of the twentieth century.
Play more
talk less
Elliot Del Borgo
Elliot Del Borgo offers a concise observation of one of the problems
that exists in many rehearsals. His experience and skill as a musician
and rehearsal technician are evident in this article. "Let
the kids play" echoes throughout this piece.
Selecting
Quality Literature For Your High School Band
"When
is it time to start playing the right stuff?"
Lawrence Silverman
Lawrence Silverman draws on his years of experience to offer pertinent
suggestions to the beginning band director as well as the "vintage"
director. His knowledge of quality literature and his reasons for
performance of this music is quite evident. Music education is well
served in this presentation.
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