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The article discusses the shape and structure of the sheet music "Menuet Gothique" by Leon Boellmann which aids in the study of the sheet music. The piece starts with a classic minuet and the lengths of the two phrases are in a traditional, classic proportion. The tune of the music was made memorable and easy to sing or hum.

The article reviews several sheet music for handbell choir performances including John Behnke's "Sing to the Lord a New Song," by Concordia Publishing House, Michael Joncas' "Psalm 34: Drink in the Richness of God," by GIA Publications and Malcolm C. Wilson's "Amazing Grace," by Beckenhorst Press.

The article offers information on the factors required for effective sight-reading. Topics discussed include copying onto clearer paper, enlarging, and erasing unneeded notes, setting up good lighting conditions and avoiding incorrect eyes' focus on the music as it sits on the music desk. Other topics include need of extensive source of printed music available for practicing real sight-reading.

The author focuses on music for Epiphany, celebrated on Jabuary 6, which marks the transition from Christmas to Lent. The author notes that the main theme in music is the visit by the Magi to Jesus Christ and claims that music for Epiphany does not get much attention. He reviews several pieces of sheet music suitable for Epiphany including "Reges de Saba" (Kings Come from Sheba), by Florian Leopold Gassmann, "The Lord is My Light," by John Ferguson, and "We Three Kings," by Craig Courtney.

The article reviews several sheet music including Michael Bedford's "Seasonal Songs for Young Singers," published by Choristers Guild, Michael Burkhardt's "Creating God, Your Fingers Trace," published by Augsburg Fortress, and Iain Quinn's "Preces and Responses," published by Paraclete Press.

The article reviews several sheet music for organs published by ECS Publishing including "Variants in Memoriam John Cook," "Three Pieces for Organ," and "Organ Sonata II."

The article reviews the sheet music for several Bulgarian composers which include "Sonata for Organ," by Lazar Nikolov, "Sonata for Organ #1," by Velislav Zaimov, and "Prelude and Toccata," by Kiril Lambov.

The article reviews the sheet music "Nicolaus Bruhns: Complete Organ Works," edited by Harald Vogel.

The article reviews several sheet music including Michael Burkhardt's "Create in Me," published by MorningStar Music Publishers, Joel Raney's "Two Splendid for Speech," published by Hope Publishing Co. and John Behnke's "Be Watchful, Be Ready," published by Concordia Publishing House.