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ERIC Number: EJ556241
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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ISSN: ISSN-0010-9894
Informal Learning and Adult Music Activities.
Mark, Michael
Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, n130 p119-22 Fall 1996
Maintains that the entire field of adult music instruction outside of traditional education largely has been ignored by education researchers. Argues that this field is particularly productive in transmitting musical culture within ethnic communities. Identifies some of the organizations available: church choirs, community bands, singing groups, and musical clubs. (MJP)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Cultural Activities, Cultural Background, Educational Anthropology, Educational Research, Ethnic Groups, Higher Education, Informal Education, Music Activities, Music Education, Nontraditional Education, Popular Music, Qualitative Research, Research Methodology, Research Needs, Research Opportunities
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Speeches/Meeting Papers
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Language: English
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Note: This journal issue consists of selected papers from the, "Qualitative Methodologies in Music Education Research Conference II," held at the School of Music, University of Illinois (Urbana, IL, May 16-18, 1996).