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Offers information on corporate venturing. Benefits of corporate venture programs for several companies in the U.S.; Roles and responsibilities of a chief innovation officer for companies that resort to corporate venturing; Information on the six practices for corporate ventures; Background on the corporate venture programs of several companies and industries in the U.S. INSETS: A BETTER PLAN;SELLING POINTS;THE 90-DAY PLAN.

The article discusses the survey on the views of several school band and orchestra directors about the impact of block scheduling on music education in the U.S. It was recorded in 1997 that 25 percent of high schools had adopted a block schedule and another 12 percent had plan to follow after a year. The concept of block scheduling is to have four long classes each day for one semester and moved on to another four classes the next semester. In the current survey the directors that 44 percent of high schools and 30 percent of middle schools now function in some form of block schedule. The disadvantage of the scheme is that it decreased the performance level under the category A and B, which recorded a 32 percent improvement only.

Presents a selection of comments by music teachers and band conductors on the usefulness of band music competitions. Need for entrants to emerge with positive feelings regardless of the outcome; Band music competitions as detracting from teaching process; Pointers on preparing for band music competitions. INSET: A 1923 view of contests..

The article explores the career path of American rock band Chicago. It notes the documentary film "Now More Than Ever: The History of Chicago" where the band members discuss their beginnings as DePaul University students through their overdue induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016. Noted is the band's moved to Southern California to work with the producer of horn-based band Blood, Sweat & Tears. Their contract with record label Columbia Records is also mentioned.

The article focuses on the achievements and contributions of basketball coach John Wooden and North Carolina second-year middle school director Rodney Workman, on sports and music in the U.S. Wooden, a legendary U.C.L.A. basketball coach, won 88 consecutive victories and 10 national titles in 12 years. He emphasized consistency in his coaching technique by using the same drill on the night before a championship game as on every other day. Workman, who inherited a sagging program, substantially improved the playing level of his band during his first year of teaching. His students earned the first top rating in many years at the state contest.

The author reflects on the impact of the media on the music industry in the U.S. He comments on how the influence of big media companies changes public radio from music to news programming, and on how it affect the types of music that disc jockeys played on the radio. He also reflects on the financial crisis facing music retailers and music clubs like Tower Records and Chicago's Jazz Showcase.

Reports on the results of a survey of the 1995 school music budgets in the United States. Increase in average money available for instrumental music programs; Average amount spent by school boards on music programs in 1994-1995; Increase in fundraising projects for high school music programs.

The article offers information on the top 10 most common tax risks and opportunites in the U.S. It cites the 10 common tax risks which include tax compliance, the need to choose the right entity structure, and proper elections required to maximize opportunities and minimize tax risks. In addition, it mentions several reminders such as frequent changing of business ownership which can create unintended tax exposures and the need for businesses to consider related-party transactions.

The author presents the life and success of Vito Pascucci in the musical instruments repair field in the U.S. When his father died, Vito became the head of the family and supported his siblings with the income from their music store in Kenosha, Wisconsin. While in high school, he started repairing band instruments after school. It was during the World War II that his skills in repairing musical instruments became known and he was contacted to mend instruments for Army bands. During this time, he met the Leblanc family in France and became their distributor of musical instruments. He once claimed that he still can't believe that he had succeeded in the field.

The article discusses issues concerning music education in the U.S. A good class schedule is very important to the music programs. Sometimes students drop out of music programs with block schedules because they cannot take band or orchestra more often than every other semester. A successful program also needs parental and community. One prime example of just such a music program can be found in Allen, Texas. One of the key to the success of the music program in Allen is its superintendent Jenny Preston.

This article presents the author's views on the several music conventions at Midwest in the U.S. The author recalls his first trip to the convention about 20 years ago while he was still in high school. Someone from the magazine picked him up after school and drove him down for the waning hours of the convention. As a band student, he found the convention to be a jaw-dropper. He met musician Frederick Fennell that day. Each year the author met other luminaries as they came up to the booth. The author also records his experiences in putting together this issue and also his interaction with school directors. One Kentucky Middle school director Teresa Elliott, was unsure if she would ever have a hand good enough to play at Midwest and almost missed it this year because the acceptance letter was misrouted. She finally received It on the last possible day to accept the invitation to play at the Midwest. The author was looking forward to meeting these outstanding directors in person at Midwest.

Presents the author's views on the 2003 Iraq war. Reasons for lesser understanding among the general public of the U.S. regarding the difficulties involved in the war; Information on the efforts of a group called Spirit of America; Account of the contributions of the Spirit of America during the Iraq war; Appreciation of the projects undertaken by the Spirit of America.

Comments on the lack of academic interest shown by high school students in the United States. Description of an incident involving the grading of a student's exam paper; Details on the author's educational experience.

Reflects on the significance of awards to students of music in the United States. Details on the Sousa award; Emergence of other awards due to the insistence of directors; Dilemma over giving awards; Inspiration of the awards to student musicians.

Discusses the changes in music education in the United States. Challenges for the 1990s; Growth in music student population; Development of school music programs.

Features the John Philip Sousa Award for band musicians. Competitive atmosphere surrounding the award; Prestige associated with winning the award increasing through the years since 1954.

Contends that excellence in music education can also be found in small towns. Unfortunate admission made by a New Jersey senatorial candidate about living in a small town; Strong sense of community and loyalty; Reasons why Steven Taylor, a teacher in Jeromesville, Ohio, chose to teach in a small school district.

Opinion. Comments on the government expenditures in pursuit of excellence in education. Economic justification for music education; Dismal teaching and absence of national standards for education; Impact of Russia's launching of artificial satellite Sputnik; Growth of federal educational machinery from the 1950s to the 1990s; Survey of school music budgets in 1977.

Details the author's visit to the Village Vanguard in New York city and the experiences and performances of jazz musicians who played there. Experiences and performances of John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, Bill Evans Trio, Joshua Redman, Pat Metheny; More.