Adult Musicians' Experiences in a Homogeneous Ensemble Setting

Autor/inn/en	Taylor, Donald M.; Kruse, Nathan B.; Nickel, Bethany J.; Lee, Betty B.; Bowen, Tiffany N.
Titel	Adult Musicians' Experiences in a Homogeneous Ensemble Setting
Quelle	In: Contributions to Music Education, 38 (2011) 1, S.11-26 (16 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0190-4922
Schlagwörter	Musicians; Adults; Recreational Activities; Community Programs; Homogeneous Grouping; Musical Instruments; Motivation; Participation; Planning; Rewards; Collegiality; Knowledge Level; Social Support Groups; Role; Barriers; Fatigue (Biology); Physical Health; Physical Characteristics; Time Management; Drills (Practice); Leadership Styles; Strategic Planning; Self Concept; Identification (Psychology); Individual Development; Group Dynamics; Lifelong Learning; Informal Education + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Musiker; Freizeitgestaltung; Homogene Gruppierung; Niveaugruppierung; Streaming; Musikinstrument; psychologische; Motivation (psychologisch); Teilnahme; Ablaufplanung; Planungsprozess; Reward; Belohnung; Kollegialität; Wissensbasis; Social support; Soziale Unterstützung; Rollen; Fatigue; Ermüdung; Gesundheitszustand; Körperliche Erscheinung; Zeitmanagement; Führungsstil; Strategy; Planning; Strategie; Planung; Selbstkonzept; Individuelle Entwicklung; Gruppendynamik; Life-long learning; Lebenslanges Lernen; Informelle Bildung; Nichtformale Bildung
Abstract	The purpose of this study was to describe the experiences of adult musicians in two long-standing flute choirs. Data were collected through observations, field notes, and in-depth interviews with 16 ensemble members. Salient statements were grouped into meaning units and clustered into 5 themes: Serendipity, Rewards, Challenges, Directors' Leadership, and Identity. Results indicated that serendipity played a substantial role in people's initial musical pursuits as well as their continued study. Most participants engaged in music only when invited by others, but once involved, they flourished and began to embrace musicianship as a meaningful part of their individual and group identity. Director leadership styles and a non-competitive atmosphere allowed for supportive, informal learning as participants assumed varying roles to assist each other. Challenges associated with flute choir membership included reestablishing previously learned skills, coping with the physical effects of aging, and fighting fatigue after long work days. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Ohio Music Education Association. Cleveland State University, 2121 Euclid Avenue MU332, Cleveland, OH 44115. e-mail: member_services@omea-ohio.org; Web site: http://cme.webhop.org/
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10