A few quotes I like...

Just from the preface: Things that excited me! (my own comments are in italics.)

page vii--'In search of simplicity and understanding, the human brain intuitively organizes and categorizes facts into theories' Remember that from Ed. Psych? Assimilation and Accomodation: Our brains first try to assimilate new information into categories we already know. If our brains cannot do that, it then accomodates new information

page viii--'Because course content is organized as part of a sequential program, everything students are learning builds logically from what they have already learned. As a result, students find what they are learning makes sense and can immediately implement acquired knowledge and skills as they performa a variety of types of music.' Of course! We are currently working on sequencing our course content. How very important this work will prove to be!

page ix--'By giving meaning to music, students are able to perform not only great music of others, but also to compose and improvise their own.' Yes! Give meaning! That's exactly what we want to do. What if we taught students in such a way that we purposefully taught understanding of music, not just the mechanics? Wanna talk about seeing students in All-Region/All-State?

Of coures, there was a whole lot more that excited me, but I thought I'd just give you a few things. What excites you?