Why Do Researchers Do Research? - 05/12/2008

Conventional wisdom holds that the main reason for doing research is to satisfy tenure and promotion requirements. MENC member John M. Geringer wonder ... more

Women's Bands Paved the Way for Today's Musicians - 05/05/2008

In September 2008, Music Educators Journal  will have a new look. Scheduled for publication in that issue is Jill M. Sullivan’s “A Century of Wom ... more

Sleep Enhances Memory (but Don't Overload the Brain) - 04/29/2008

Here’s an example of recent music education research that sheds additional light on an aspect of human memory: In their study described in the Summe ... more

MENC Leadership Sets New National Conference Schedule - 04/24/2008

In April, the MENC National Executive Board (NEB) voted to replace the association’s long-standing national biennial conference with an annual natio ... more

The CARE and Feeding of Students - 04/23/2008

“One of the primary challenges for the music educator is managing and motivating the young musicians in the classroom,” says MENC member Don P. Es ... more

2008 Summer Study List Now Online - 04/21/2008

MENC has published our annual list of summer study opportunities for music educators and students. The information was compiled from questionnaires s ... more

MENC Collegiate: May 2008 NewsLink - 04/16/2008

Welcome to the May NewsLink!  I hope you’ve had a wonderful spring semester! This month’s feature article provides guidelines for creating your f ... more

MENC Collegiate: April 2008 NewsLink - 04/15/2008

Welcome to the April NewsLink! Dear Collegiate Members, This month's feature article shares ways to use your voice less in the music classroom. You'll ... more

Flexibility at All Times - 04/15/2008

“I have one fixed and unbending principle, and that is to be flexible at all times,” quipped Senator Everett Dirksen. Teachers, administrators, an ... more

Scott Shuler Wins Office of 2008-2010 MENC President-Elect - 04/04/2008

Scott C. Shuler had a “really good” band teacher in high school. When he headed off to college, even though he planned to major in physics or psyc ... more