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Motivation Of Adult, Auditioned Community Choirs: Implications Toward Lifelong Learning, David James Redman
Motivation Of Adult, Auditioned Community Choirs: Implications Toward Lifelong Learning, David James Redman
USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Knowledge of motivation factors can assist conductors and music educators at all levels in planning and implementation of musical goals. The purpose of this study was to identify motivational factors to join the choir and maintain membership in the choir as well as the role of stress/anxiety in maintaining choral membership. In addition, the role of musicianship was evaluated in terms of music aptitude and vocal ability. Participants (N=135) from four adult, auditioned community choirs participated in this study. Data was collected using Advanced Measures of Music Audiation, Singing Coach, measure of vocal ability and a questionnaire relating to topics …