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50 personally to the research of the Smithsonian Institution and are documented by photograph, videotape and audiotape for the benefit of future generations and today's scholars. In addition, concerts of the Smithsonian Chamber Players utilize original instruments in the collections of the Museum of American History and follow original compositions of great composers. In no other manner could the proper use of such instruments and the true intentions of the composers be demonstrated as effectively. Other live performances throughout the Smithsonian accompany and enliven events and exhibitions. For example, in 1982 music and dance that George Washington knew and enjoyed were featured. And those occasions that characterize us as Americans--the nation's major holidays--are celebrated by performance, discussion and activities which make up the central beliefs and ideals upon which the nation was built. Black History Month is celebrated with performances, workshops, exhibitions and writings which bring together artists, scholars and the public for an appreciation of the unique contributions of Black Americans to this society. Performances are shared nationally through tours to over 40 cities by the Smithsonian Chamber Players with their original instruments and the Smithsonian Jazz Repertory Ensemble playing America's quintessential music. Visits by the groups are usually accompanied by workshops for those interested in instrument making and restoration, modern and jazz composition. Increasingly, performances at the Smithsonian are being shared through television ([[underlined]]Messiah[[/underlined]] performed live by the Smithsonian Chamber Players has been filmed as part of a world-wide educational television show and the Children's Theater programs of the Smithsonian will be the subject of future television programs) and radio (more than 100 American stations broadcast two live Chamber Music concerts in 1983 and the original score recreation of[[underlined]]Naughty Marietta[[/underlined]] as recorded at the Smithsonian). Writings of the Division present scholarly and popular information about the performing arts. These include texts such as [[underlined]]Classic Jazz[[[/underlined]]; historically important works such as [[underlined]]We'll Never Turn Back[/[underlined]], a photoessay of the civil rights movement; periodicals such as [[underlined]]Notes on the Arts[[/underlined]], which disseminates thoughtful, sometimes critical information about today's performing arts; small writings of scholarship, such as the Learning Guides for children and teachers attending Children's Theater shows; and program notes for concerts at the Smithsonian. Exhibitions such as the Civil Rights Movement Conference, which commemorated the 20th anniversary of the Greensboro sit-ins of 1960, make use
