"Research data in the field of music education which had accumulated during the years 1930 through 1962 were brought together and evaluated. A compilation process produced 9,150 information items, considered to constitute all possible music education research data completed during the subject time period. Of these total items, 273 are abstracted and many others listed in the report. Research findings in the data were synthesized according to specific areas of function and methodology. Findings were analyzed for implications for current practice and needed research in the music education field."--Report resumes page

"Provides an introduction to research and scholarship in music education. This textbook covers topic formulation, information literacy, reading and evaluating research studies, and planning and conducting original studies within accepted guidelines, based on research conventions in music, the other arts, education, and the humanities ... Skills in research and scholarship introduce students to the language and protocols by which to succeed in today's competitive market of grant writing, arts advocacy, and public outreach as a contributing member of the community of music educators. Following the legacy begun by Rainbow and Froehlich in Research in Music Education, published in 1987, the objectives of this book are: To expand what is meant by music education and research, To help students find their niche in those definitions, and To teach tangible skills that are useful for music educators with diverse instructional goals and career aspirations." -- Blackwells website.