This paper explored the effectiveness of ensemble performance on the development of
adolescent's life skills. An explorative qualitative study investigated young musicians' self …

The issue of volunteer retention is of central interest to academics and practitioners given
that non-profit organizations depend on volunteers while, at the same time, many non-profits …

Human emotion is greatly affected by music. Both listening to and creating music influence a
person's emotions. Despite the research supporting this finding, there is a lack of research …

The authors present an overview of narrative research and focus primarily on narrative
inquiry, highlighting what distinguishes this approach from other research methods …

Music, a subject once taught almost exclusively by specialists, is increasingly the
responsibility of generalist teachers at the elementary level. This research documents the …

AbstractThe purpose of this qualitative narrative inquiry research study is to explore what
stories independent contractors convey choosing precarious work arrangements in creative …

This qualitative hermeneutic phenomenological study investigated the differences that
studies have yet to explore between Japanese and American music education …

Music education is supported nationally through the Every Student Succeeds Act, which
states that music is necessary for a “well rounded education,” and the National Association …

Volunteer motivation and retention in non-profit organizations are of central interest to
academics and practitioners, given that many non-profits depend on volunteers (Aldridge …