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The Influence Of Primary School Music Programmes On Student Choice Of Music Studies In Lower Secondary Schools, Beverley Pascoe
The Influence Of Primary School Music Programmes On Student Choice Of Music Studies In Lower Secondary Schools, Beverley Pascoe
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The omnipresence of music in today's adolescent society in Australia is evidenced by the fact that adolescents, almost without exception, listen to and enjoy music throughout most of their leisure time, and indeed, much of their study time. A large portion of their financial resources is spent on music and its associated promotional material. It could be said that music plays a major part in their sub-culture and their lives. According to Davey (1991, p.ll), "Music is an addiction in our culture" and "the Walkman and ghetto blaster assure access wherever and whenever we choose." The obvious fulfilment and satisfaction …