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University Music Unit-Sponsored, Non-Music Major Orchestras in the United States.

Hill, Laura Kerr, Hill
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu149936290595039

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2017, Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, Music.
The purpose of this study was to investigate university music unit-sponsored, non-music major orchestras (NMOs) from across the United States during the 2014-2015 academic year. A sample of 216 four- year universities/colleges was collected by a stratified random selection process that used the National Association for Schools of Music 2014 Higher Education Arts Data Services Data Summary Report. Research questions asked if NMOs existed, if the NMO was a part of the university or music unit mission, how NMOs were administered by providing rehearsal space, funding, and conducting personnel, NMO participant description and motivation for enrollment. Data were collected via administrator and participant surveys and music department website review. Data revealed the existence of 57 NMOs from all regions of the United States. The NMOs satisfied the mission statement of either the university, music department, or both. NMOs functioned budgets less than $1000 a year, they rehearsed in a music building on campus, and were conducted most often by faculty members. Membership to the NMO was open to undergraduates and graduates, most allowing non-student performers to participate. Nearly half of the NMOs did not require an audition to participate. Administrators identified lack of faculty interest and lack of student interest as the primary barriers to establishing an NMO. Non-music major orchestra participants were typically first and second year Engineering or Science/Technology undergraduates who had experience performing in school orchestras prior to college. NMO participants took private lessons prior to college. The NMO participants enrolled to satisfy their social needs but their musical needs were met better. NMO participants intended to play in an orchestra after college graduation and encourage other universities to offer a similar ensemble.
Robert Gillespie (Advisor)
Jan Edwards (Committee Member)
Anna Gawboy (Committee Member)
128 p.
Fine Arts; Higher Education; Music; Music Education; Performing Arts
Collegiate Orchestras; Non-music Majors; Lifetime Music Participation; Motivation

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  • Hill, Hill, L. K. (2017). University Music Unit-Sponsored, Non-Music Major Orchestras in the United States. [Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu149936290595039

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Hill, Hill, Laura. University Music Unit-Sponsored, Non-Music Major Orchestras in the United States. 2017. Ohio State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu149936290595039.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Hill, Hill, Laura. "University Music Unit-Sponsored, Non-Music Major Orchestras in the United States." Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu149936290595039

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