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the Division is scheduling exhibit-related performances at the Freer Gallery of Art, the Museum of Natural History and the Renwick Gallery during FY 1980.

As part of its activities, the Division of Performing Arts released nine diverse recordings during FY 1979 including the music of Victor Herbert, Duke Ellington (1940), and Jelly Roll Morton.  The three-album collection of J.S. Bach's partitas, sonatas, and concerti received notable critical acclaim and were extremely popular for classical sets of this size.  Twelve recordings are scheduled for production in FY 1980 including Voices of the Civil Rights Movement, Paul Whiteman's Aeolian Hall Concert and George Gershwin's [[underlined]]Funny Face[[/underlined]].  Revenues from this activity are expected to increase over the years, but associated expenses of production and operation will largely offset this growth.

[[underlined]]Office of Telecommunications.[[/underlined]]  The Institution uses radio, film and television to reach larger and more diversified audiences across the country.  The Office of Telecommunications is responsible for creating and guiding Smithsonian activities in these areas.  During the past year, two specialized films were completed and are to be aired on Public Broadcasting stations or in public access time on commercial stations.  "Mirrors on the Universe: The MMT Story" shows the construction of the Multiple Mirror Telescope, a revolutionary improvement in the field of astronomy.  "Reunions: Memories of An American Experience" looks at the relationship between noted Americans and certain Smithsonian exhibits.  Now in production is a half-hour film on the Collection of Fine Arts.  Another project underway is a 30-minute film concerning the work of two of the Institution's foremost scientists--one a botanist, the other an anthropologist.

For future years, a series of half-hour films is planned to document activities relating to the Institution's research, collections and museums.  Also, proposals are under consideration for a prime-time television special for children.  The major portion of funding for all television programming is being sought from corporate sponsors.

"Radio Smithsonian", now in its 10th year, continues its popular weekly series covering scientific, historic and cultural topics.  This program is distributed to 65 stations with a potential audience of 5,000,000 people.  Also, a new series of radio featurettes describing current institutional attractions and activities is being distributed to about 100 radio stations in 36 states.

[[underlined]]Smithsonian Exposition Books.[[/underlined]]  Smithsonian Exposition Books continues to explore new materials based on Smithsonian subject areas to produce general interest publications.  Two or three books each year are planned for adult readers depending upon the Board of Regents' approval of individual projects after careful and professional market testing of subject matter.  The three volumes already published, [[underlined]]Smithsonian[[/underlined]]