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Although band, chorus, and orchestra are still mainstays of most school music programs, many schools are incorporating technology, multicultural music, composition, and improvisation into the course offerings. Music teachers must balance tradition and innovation. Many advocate higher standards, multicultural and interdisciplinary connections, and more varied course offerings. (MLH)

Asserts that arts programs must be strong in themselves in order to survive; arts programs thrive through the collaboration of teachers, administrators, parents, students, and the community. Gives a multitude of steps, from program quality to informing the community, as a way for arts educators and advocates to take a stand. (CMK)

New technology and multiculturalism has diversified the instruments found in music class. More schools are teaching musics from non-western civilizations. In addition, technological advances are making instruments smaller and there are more electronic instruments.