Journal of Research in Music Education · 1993 · 97 citations · 5 references
EducationGender StudiesMusic EducationInstrumental Music EducationMusic SociologySociology Of Music EducationGender In Music EducationMusic ListeningMusic ParticipationMusic PreferenceParticipation In Music EducationSocial Psychology Of MusicFamily Participation In Decision-makingGendered Instrument ChoiceMusic ChoicePeer Influence On Musical PreferenceSchool Band ParticipationSchool Music ParticipationSocial Influences On Music PreferenceStudent Participation In Music
The purpose of this study was to investigate reported influences on middle school band students' instrument choices. A questionnaire was developed to gather information concerning students' instrumental music experience, family participation in instrumental music, and reported reasons for instrument choice and nonchoice. The sample ( N = 990) consisted of sixth-, seventh-, eighth-, and ninth-grade band students from 13 middle schools in the Dade County (Florida) Public Schools. Results revealed strong gender/instrument associations, and students indicated that their instrument choices were most influenced by the instrument sound. Other reported influences included “people,” that is, middle school music teachers, parents, and friends. Although students did not indicate it directly, gender association with certain instruments seemed to override professed reasons for instrument selection.
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An Interactive Theory of Music Preference
A. Leblanc · Journal of Music Therapy · 1982 · 214 citations