Music Education Technology is the Subject of New Book Published by MENC: The National Association for Music Education

Spotlight on Technology in the Music Classroom: Latest Release in the Best-Selling Spotlight Series

RESTON, VA (PRWEB) July 23, 2003 -- Music educators will find helpful tips and ideas for using technology in Spotlight on Technology in the Music Classroom, a new book just published by MENC: The National Association for Music Education.

This book is the latest release in the best-selling Spotlight series, books containing articles that have appeared in MENCs state affiliate magazines in recent years. Teachers will find suggestions on how to teach with technology, make the most of the Internet, buy and use hardware and software, enhance digital and audio recording, and improve classroom administration. Articles discuss specific programs and equipment that can be used to support music teaching.

This publication contains a wealth of excellent articles written by music educators on specific applications of music technology in the music curriculum. I highly recommend it," said Tom Rudolph, president of The Technology Institute for Music Educators(TI:ME).

Music educators at all levels and in every area of teaching, including general music, chorus, band, and orchestra, can benefit from the concepts and strategies in this book. It can encourage teachers to put the tools of technology in students hands so they can actively make music.
                              
Spotlight on Technology in the Music Classroom (#1695) is available from MENC for $22.00. MENC members receive the discounted price of $16.50. To order, call 1-800-828-0229 or visit www.menc.org. For more information, call MENC at 1-800-336-3768.

MENC, the worlds largest arts education organization, is the only association that addresses all aspects of music education. More than 100,000 members represent all levels of teaching from preschool to graduate school. Since 1907, MENC has worked to ensure that every student has access to a well-balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality program of music instruction taught by qualified teachers.

MENCs activities and resources have been largely responsible for the establishment of music education as a profession, for the promotion and guidance of music study as an integral part of the school curriculum, and for the development of the National Standards for Arts Education.

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