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ERIC Number: EJ471723
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1993
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4294
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A Study of Middle School Band Students' Instrument Choices.
Fortney, Patrick M.; And Others
Journal of Research in Music Education, v41 n1 p28-39 Spr 1993
Reports on a study on the selection of musical instruments by 990 band students in grades 6-9 (Dade County, Florida). Factors studied included prior instrumental music experience, family participation in the choice, and gender. Reports strong gender/instrument associations that seemed to override students' professed reasons for choosing instruments. (CFR)
Descriptors: Bands (Music), Educational Research, Females, High Schools, Junior High Schools, Music Education, Musical Instruments, Sex Differences, Student Attitudes, Student Characteristics, Student Interests
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Researchers; Parents; Practitioners
Language: English
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