A further quote from the same article:

"Finally, the commmercial music industry that prevails in America has imbued us with an artificial attitde toward music. It would have us believe thet music is something performed by a select few professionals for the benefit of the majority whose function is that of listening. From a historical perspective, music has not been a service rendered by some individuals to others. Rather, it has been a cultural activity in which everyone could and did participate. Today, in many parts of the country, small groups can be found meeting at regular intervals, usually in a private residence, to share their folk music. If music is to play a significant role in their lives, children must be exposed to the idea of creating their own music rather than playing the passive role of listner."

End of Rant, Part II

Bev and Jerry