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dc.contributor.advisorJohnson, Christopher M
dc.contributor.authorGlaser, Emily Anne
dc.date.accessioned2018-03-09T22:15:11Z
dc.date.available2018-03-09T22:15:11Z
dc.date.issued2017-12-31
dc.date.submitted2017
dc.identifier.otherhttp://dissertations.umi.com/ku:15669
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1808/26147
dc.description.abstractThe purpose of this study was to explore student attitudes towards enrollment and retention in first-year beginning band and orchestra classrooms. A secondary purpose of this study was to investigate if different instrumental ensembles or various school settings demonstrated unique student attitudes regarding enrollment and retention rates in beginning band or orchestra classes. Enrollment and retention rates of participating ensembles were reported to supplement qualitative results. Seven categories of themes influencing enrollment and retention in beginning band and orchestra classes emerged through a constant comparative, grounded theory approach of analysis: (a) family, (b) fun, (c) music, (d) musical history, (e) opportunities, (f) social, and (g) teacher. Results indicated that students enrolled in their first year of beginning band or orchestra because of the encouragement or influence of a parent or trusted adult. All students that elected to continue their enrollment in band or orchestra after the first year of instruction did under perceived support from their parents and/or instrumental music teacher. Ensemble- and location-specific results were found, but were interpreted as circumstantial. Further research is necessary to explore the unique enrollment trends of these groupings. Results were discussed in terms of their value to band and orchestra teachers, their relationship to existing literature, limitations, and suggestions for further research.
dc.format.extent231 pages
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherUniversity of Kansas
dc.rightsCopyright held by the author.
dc.subjectMusic education
dc.subjectattitudes
dc.subjectband
dc.subjectenrollment
dc.subjectinstrumental music
dc.subjectorchestra
dc.subjectretention
dc.titleAN EXPLORATION OF ENROLLMENT AND RETENTION TRENDS OF BEGINNING BAND AND ORCHESTRA STUDENTS IN THE FIRST YEAR OF INSTRUCTION
dc.typeThesis
dc.contributor.cmtememberBergee, Martin J
dc.contributor.cmtememberHedden, Debra G
dc.thesis.degreeDisciplineMusic Education & Music Therapy
dc.thesis.degreeLevelM.M.
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dc.rights.accessrightsopenAccess


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