The effects of rote and note teaching on the performance of high school chorus

The purpose of this research is to compare the effects two different teaching techniques-rote and note--have upon high school chorus. Rote instruction involves teaching students who do not have music in front of them. Note instruction involves teaching students who do have music in front of them. The methodology counterbalanced two different high school choirs. Rote and note taught groups were taught four of the same 3-part SAB chorale settings type music. Two recordings were made of each song for each group - once after 30 minutes of instruction and second 24 hours later to test retention. Recordings were randomized and mastered onto CD and given to experts for evaluation. Across the board results were that rote taught groups scored higher than note taught groups on intonation, note accuracy and rhythm. This research does not recommend doing away entirely with note instruction. Rather, this research gives credence to rote as a valid music learning technique, often misunderstood because of the conflicting reports found in the professional literature

Talking Foreign Policy: The Iran Nuclear Accord

one hour radio program on the Iran Nuclear Agreement, featuring Michael P. Scharf, Mileno Sterio, Avidan Cover, Paul Williams, and Col. Mike Newto

Interview with Rufus Googins, Proprietor of the Jed Prouty Tavern in Bucksport

Bill Mincher interviews Rufus Googins, at the time proprietor of the Jed Prouty Tavern in Bucksport, Maine. They discuss the aspects of the tavern that have hardly changed since the early 1800s, the historic role of the tavern keeper as interacting with the guests, the fact that Mr. Googins had decided to donate the property across the street to the city for a park, and that an article would also appear about Googins and other Bucksport characters in the upcoming January issue of DownEast Magazine. Recorded November 19, 1954.https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/wlbz_station_records/1162/thumbnail.jp

Maine Broiler Day, Part 1

A live broadcast of activities associated with the second annual Maine Broiler Day held at the Belfast City Park in 1949. The festival, featuring a chicken barbecue that served 4,000 people, was planned as a celebration of the Maine poultry industry and research being conducted at Highmoor Farm. The broadcast included remarks of several individuals associated with Maine agriculture, including Jake Brofee, A. K. Gardiner, Dr. Howard C. Pierce, Waldo Chick, Jim Coleman, and Frank Reed.https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/wlbz_station_records/1007/thumbnail.jp

State Senator Allen Woodcock Interviewed about New Auditorium

Allen Woodcock, Jr., State Senator, interviewed at scene of Bangor’s new auditorium as it is being built in 1954. Interviewed by W. C. Mincher.https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/wlbz_station_records/1127/thumbnail.jp

Hoffman Television Advertisements

Four short advertisements for Hoffman television sets from 1956.https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/wlbz_station_records/1112/thumbnail.jp

Interview with Howard Keyo, Director of Public Information at the University of Maine

A brief interview with Howard Keyo, who explains his background and efforts to share information with the public on all the activities that take place on campus.https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/wlbz_station_records/1141/thumbnail.jp

Interview with Carl J. Broggi, Department of Development of Industry and Commerce

A very brief interview with Carl J. Broggi, then Head of the Department of Development of Industry and Commerce.https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/wlbz_station_records/1137/thumbnail.jp

Operation Progress: History of WLBZ and the Move from Main Street to Broadway

A program highlighting 33 years of WLBZ radio station history and celebrating the move to new, modern offices on outer Broadway. Produced in 1960.https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/wlbz_station_records/1186/thumbnail.jp