Adult music programming in member schools of the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts.

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dc.contributor.advisorPaul, Stephen J.,en_US
dc.contributor.authorGraessle, Ramona Kime.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2013-08-16T12:30:17Z
dc.date.available2013-08-16T12:30:17Z
dc.date.issued1998en_US
dc.description.abstractMost schools used enrollment numbers as the primary means to determine success in programming. Other informal methods, such as discussions with faculty and participants, also were used by over three-fourths of the schools. Informal methods also comprised the primary means by which schools determined adults' music interests.en_US
dc.description.abstractPrivate lessons were considered the most successful, primarily because of quality of faculty, flexibility in scheduling, and the ability to meet individual needs. Chamber ensembles were mentioned most frequently as being less successful, particularly because of the difficulty in scheduling and the difficulty in matching students' skill levels.en_US
dc.description.abstractEnrollment information indicated that adults comprised 15.7% of the students at National Guild schools. The percentage of adult music students at Guild schools ranged from eight schools with no adult music students to five schools with over 50% adult students.en_US
dc.description.abstractThe purpose of this study was to determine the status of adult music programming in member schools of the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts. Questionnaires were sent to administrators of the 208 member schools of the National Guild that offer music instruction. The questionnaire elicited information regarding music enrollment numbers, specific music offerings available to adults, music activities considered most and least successful, and methods by which schools make decisions regarding music programming for adults. The return rate was 63.9%.en_US
dc.description.abstractThe people most often making suggestions for new adult activities were the students, faculty, and administrators. School administrators and faculty made most of the final decisions regarding adult music programming. Decisions regarding potential programs were most affected by the music interests of clientele and the availability of both faculty and facilities.en_US
dc.description.abstractThe most frequently offered music activity was the private lesson. Music theory and chamber ensembles were offered at over half of the schools, and large ensembles and group instruction were offered at many schools as well. Performances were also given at most schools, including three-quarters of the schools that gave performances at off-site locations, most commonly at senior citizen centers, nursing homes and churches.en_US
dc.format.extentviii, 146 leaves ;en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11244/5700
dc.noteSource: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 59-09, Section: A, page: 3387.en_US
dc.noteAdviser: Stephen J. Paul.en_US
dc.subjectMusic as recreation.en_US
dc.subjectNational Guild of Community Schools of the Arts.en_US
dc.subjectMusic Social aspectsen_US
dc.subjectMusic.en_US
dc.subjectEducation, Music.en_US
dc.subjectAdult education United States.en_US
dc.subjectMusic Instruction and study United States.en_US
dc.thesis.degreePh.D.en_US
dc.thesis.degreeDisciplineSchool of Musicen_US
dc.titleAdult music programming in member schools of the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts.en_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
ou.groupWeitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts::School of Music
ou.identifier(UMI)AAI9905616en_US

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