"Research data in the field of music education which had accumulated during the years 1930 through 1962 were brought together and evaluated. A compilation process produced 9,150 information items, considered to constitute all possible music education research data completed during the subject time period. Of these total items, 273 are abstracted and many others listed in the report. Research findings in the data were synthesized according to specific areas of function and methodology. Findings were analyzed for implications for current practice and needed research in the music education field."--Report resumes page

This bibliography of bibliographies lists and describes sources, from basic references to highly specialized materials. Valuable as a classroom text and as a research tool for scholars, librarians, performers, and teachers.

With the report of the 16th meeting, 1894, was issued "The secretary's official report of the special meeting ... Chicago, 1893," containing a ršum ̌of the reports of meetings from 1876 to 1892.