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Examining Factors Of Student Retention In A Middle School Band Program, Tyler Renninger
Examining Factors Of Student Retention In A Middle School Band Program, Tyler Renninger
EWU Masters Thesis Collection
This action research aimed to examine the factors contributing to student retention in a middle school band program through the self-reported perspectives of students. With a critical inquiry framework, it was anticipated that the results would inform potential action by the researcher aimed at increasing student access to music programs. Through an empirical descriptive design using survey technique, the study population included band students at the school where the researcher was teaching at the time of the study. Results of data analysis indicate that students mostly made their decisions independently, while some were influenced by parents and peers. The most …