ERIC Number: EJ940507
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Nov
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-8755-1233
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High School Students' Participation in Music Activities beyond the School Day
Kuntz, Tammy L.
Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, v30 n1 p23-31 Nov 2011
The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate the music activities that high school band students are involved in and how these activities might lead to lifelong music participation. Specific research questions were the following: (a) In what activities are high school band students involved? (b) What are high school band directors doing to encourage lifelong participation in music? (c) How do students describe their plans for musical involvement in the future? Three focus group discussions at one rural school (n = 5), one suburban school (n = 5), and one urban school (n = 4) were conducted to discover ways students participated in music activities beyond the school day. These opportunities ranged from cultural groups, to community youth events, to time with friends listening to music. Influences of family members and the desire to maintain connections seem to be beneficial in creating musicians with a desire for music participation as adults. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Urban Schools, Suburban Schools, Rural Schools, Music Activities, Focus Groups, Musicians, Music Education, High School Students, Musical Instruments, Extracurricular Activities, Planning, Student Participation, Youth Programs, Friendship, Family Influence
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools
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Language: English
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