The panel members were made up of thirty-one musicians, scholars and teachers. There were criticisms of both and they agreed that changes needed to be made to improve music education. In summary, their findings were that the materials were limited and watered down, with little attention to encouraging the growth of the child's musical knowledge. In regard to musical performance, they found that there were many fine performing groups in the schools, including band, choral and orchestra, but the panel felt there was a need to stimulate the individual musician. The recommendations of the panel were to develop musicality in the music classroom.
Repertory needs to be broadened.
Do not underestimate a child's ability to perceive and understand music. Listening experiences should be made sequential for elementary and junior high students. Marching and stage bands should be offered at the high school level. Keyboard instruction should be offered. Advanced theory and literature courses should be offered.