Date of Award
2019
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Ph.D. in Music
Department
Music
First Advisor
Michael Worthy
Second Advisor
Michael Gardiner
Third Advisor
Alan Spurgeon
Relational Format
dissertation/thesis
Abstract
The purpose of the present study was to identify rehearsal techniques among expert middle school band directors Kentucky, Tennessee, and Mississippi. Twenty-one potential participants were recommended by university faculty and other leaders within the profession. Seven directors were identified who met criteria for participation in the study. Six directors agreed to participate, but due to scheduling conflicts, five were observed. Participants were observed and video recorded for three consecutive rehearsals. Initial analysis divided rehearsals into subsections including: warm-up, repertoire rehearsal, run-through performance, and non-instructional time. Repertoire rehearsal time for all participants was then systematically analyzed using rehearsal frames with two or more student performance trials as a means for selecting segments for analysis. Episodes of teacher talk, instructor modeling and student performance behaviors were observed in both frequency and duration. Data collected on these specified behaviors were analyzed to identify possible instructional differences and/or similarities to prior research in different settings.
Recommended Citation
Culp Jr, David John, "A Descriptive Analysis of Rehearsal Techniques of Expert Middle School Band Directors from Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee" (2019). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1566.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd/1566