Update: v. 23

The fall 2004 and spring 2005 issues of Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, in one print volume. Presents hard facts and statistical data in a style that can be easily understood and appreciated by music researchers, teachers, graduates, and undergraduates alike. Includes advise to first-year music teachers, instrument preferences in children, setting an appropriate learning pace, and the practices and procedures at adjudicated orchestra festivals.