Second International Technological Directions in Music Education Conference

January 26-28, 1995

San Antonio, Texas


The Institute for Music Research at the University of Texas at San Antonio hosted the Second International Technological Directions in Music Education Conference in San Antonio, TX, January 26-28, 1995. The purpose of the conference was to share information concerning current applications of technology in music education. The conference was designed to be of interest to music educators involved in K-12, private studio, or college teaching as well as students preparing for the music education profession.

Contents of Proceedings

Chapter I: Music Teacher Training
High Tech, Low Budget.
Marc R. Dickey
Teacher Knowledge, Cognitive Flexibility and Hypertext: Case-Based Learning And Teacher Education.
Patricia Cunningham
Chapter II: Curricula in Music Technology
A Curriculum For The Study Of Audio, Video, Computer, And Electronic Music Technology For Undergraduate Music Education Majors Based On A Survey Among Members Of The Florida Music Educators Association.
Curtis B. Treadway
An Introductory Course In Music Technology For High School And College Level.
Bradley J. Dawson
Computer Literacy for Music Educators.
C. Floyd Richmond
Funding and Teaching New Technologies: A Student-Centered Approach.
Richard F. Rose
Chapter III: Networks and Distance Learning
Musical Resources on the Internet.
Robert Wiley
The Use of MUSIC in Applied Music Teaching.
Jean Martin
Impact NC: Impact on Education: Impact on Life.
Bill McCloud and Elizabeth Rose
Chapter IV: Aural Skills
A Model for the Effective Use of Computer-based Instruction for Ear Training.
George J. Hess, Jr.
An Integrated Computer Curriculum for Music Ear Training.
Paul E. Dworak
CASPAR: Aural Skills Software for the Refinement of Dictation Strategies.
Brett Terry and Carlos Maldonado
The Usefulness of a Curriculum-based Tutorial and Testing Program in the
Acquisition of Theory Skills at the College Level.

J. Brian Post
Chapter V: Graphic Analysis
CD and Software Links to Develop Understanding Ears.
Ann L. Silverberg
The Anatomy of Four Late Mozart Piano Concertos: A Multimedia Approach.
David Sonnenschein
Chapter VI: Keyboard
Technology in the Piano Lab: A Hands-On Demonstration.
Pam Noble
Using Keyboard Ensembles to Enrich and Develop the Performance of the Young Instrumentalist.
Dawn C. Miller and Diane Boyd
Using Current Technology to Teach Keyboard Ensemble Literature.
Pauline Riddle
Scale Patterns: A Multimedia Computer-Based Approach to Teaching Scale Fingerings on the Keyboard.
Carlos Maldonado and Brett Terry
Chapter VII: The National Standards and Technology
Technology in Music Education: Brick by Brick.
Barton Polot
Implications of Technology on the Implementation of the National Standards in Music.
Stephen P. Barnicle
The Music Prime at Carver: Integrating Dimensions of Learning into a Music Program.
Patricia S. Cunningham and Ray Killian
Chapter VIII: Vocal Music
Using Music Technology in the "Real World."
Scott D. Stanton
The College of Eastern Utah Synth Vocal Jazz Ensemble: "Synthetics."
Teaching Vocal Anatomy and Function via Hypercard Technology.
Don P. Ester
Chapter IX: General Music
Using Keyboards in the K through 12 Music Curriculum: Two Solid Approaches.
Dennis Stanfill
Using HyperCard to Teach Music Fundamentals.
Regena T. Parrish
Practice Games for Selected Musical Concepts in a Level Six Kodaly Curriculum Created in Hypercard Stacks.
Colleen Pinar
Everyone Can Participate: Adapting Music Experiences for Students with Special Needs.
Laurie A. Farnan and Faith L. Johnson
¡Vamos a Jugar! Bilingual Cultural Education with the Aid of Computer-Controlled Synthesizers.
Arthur Gottschalk
Music for a Lifetime: A Multimedia Text for Music Appreciation.
Patrick Setzer, Alfred Blatter, and Christopher Freitag
Chapter X: Instrumental Music
A Computer-Based Approach to Teaching and Learning Complex Rhythms.
Bruce Dalby
A Multimedia Practice Program for Band Instruments.
Amy Shan-Mei Tseng
Rhythm-It's Easy: A Method Book for Teaching Rhythm, Using 139 Original Duets with Computer Sequencing Software.
R. Gerry Long
Computer Generated Music in the Middle School Orchestra: My Computerized Teaching Assistant.
Murilou Chilman
The Effect of Electromyographic Feedback on Achievement in Bowing Technique.
William K. Koehler
Chapter XI: Technology and Music Research
Taxonomic Studies of Tonal Cognition and Microcomputer Technology.
John M. Holahan and T. Clark Saunders
Utilizing Quantitative EEG Techniques to Evaluate Processes Elicited by Music.
Daniel C. Miller and Jogn Flohr
Measurement Technology for the Elemental Resource Model.
George V. Kondraske and Kris S. Chesky
The Music Vibration Table (MVT™): Quantification of Mozart K. 488 and Pearl Jam Music Vibration.
Kris S. Chesky and George V. Kondraske
The Personal Computer as Research Tool and Music Educator.
Scott D. Lipscomb
Chapter XII: Developing Applications
How to Use MIDI with Digital Music Technology.
Mark Dal Porto
Developing Multimedia Applications in Director 4.0--An Appealing Alternative to Hypercard.
David Sebald

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