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Serrano Navarro, Grecia; Vecchio, Mike – Arts Education Policy Review, 2023
Professional development can help to ensure teaching artists have the requisite knowledge and skills to lead effective instruction. However, the specific format of professional development can vary. One organization that provides professional development for their teaching artists is the Youth Orchestra Los Angeles (YOLA) program, which is an El…
Descriptors: Music Education, Musicians, Faculty Development, Artists
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Barbosa, Joel Luis – International Journal of Community Music, 2010
Community bands play an important role in Brazilian music education. Often the only point of musical access, they provide free instrumental teaching for thousands of people who cannot afford to pay. One challenge that needs to be continually addressed is the issue of attrition, especially during the first stages of instruction. Considering this…
Descriptors: Music Education, Musicians, Community Programs, Musical Instruments
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Taylor, Donald M.; Kruse, Nathan B.; Nickel, Bethany J.; Lee, Betty B.; Bowen, Tiffany N. – Contributions to Music Education, 2011
The purpose of this study was to describe the experiences of adult musicians in two long-standing flute choirs. Data were collected through observations, field notes, and in-depth interviews with 16 ensemble members. Salient statements were grouped into meaning units and clustered into 5 themes: Serendipity, Rewards, Challenges, Directors'…
Descriptors: Musicians, Adults, Recreational Activities, Community Programs