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Peer reviewedBowles, Chelcy L. – Journal of Research in Music Education, 1991
Discusses a survey of the music education interests of adults who attended musical events in Austin, Texas. Reports that the piano was the instrument most frequently chosen for private study, choral groups were the preferred performance organizations, and music history and aural analysis were favorite academic study areas. Examines influences upon…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Educational Attitudes, Family Influence
Peer reviewedGordon, Edwin E. – Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, 1991
Reports results of a study of the musical timbre preferences of fifth grade students and of the effectiveness of the Instrument Timbre Preference Test. Concludes that results support the test's practical validity, particularly in terms of longitudinal prediction. Suggests that timbre preference investigations could affect aspects of music…
Descriptors: Grade 5, Interest Research, Intermediate Grades, Music Education
Peer reviewedByo, James – Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, 1991
Discusses a study of the musical instrument preferences of third grade children. Reports that students' choice of instruments was influenced by the manner in which the instruments were presented to them. Finds that preference varied with gender. Suggests areas for future research. (SG)
Descriptors: Grade 3, Interest Research, Music Education, Musical Instruments
