From the Chair.

The article presents a message from the author who is also the chairperson of the Society for General Music. With the strong emphasis on literacy in today's curriculum, music teachers are being called upon to incorporate reading standards in their classes. The chairperson discusses the Food Labeling Act passed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1996 to inform consumers about the nutritional content of food. Including reading objectives in music lessons does not mean that music is put in a position to serve other curricular areas.