A Survey Of Musical Talent In The Public Schools Representing The Examination Of Children Of The Fifth And The Eighth Grades In The Public Schools Of

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What sets this book apart is the detailed data that it provides on the musical talent of schoolchildren in Des Moines, Iowa, in the early 20th century. Drawing on the results of tests given to students in grades five and eight, Carl Emil Seashore provides insights into the development of musical ability and offers suggestions for how educators can nurture talent in young people. This volume includes both the test results and Seashore's analysis of the data.