VOICES OF EXPERIENCE: INTERVIEWS OF ADULT COMMUNITY BAND MEMBERS IN LAUNCESTON, TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA

Don D. Coffman

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From March through May 2002, the author traveled from the United States to teach at the University of Tasmania and observe a large community band program in Launceston, Tasmania. The program consists of six bands of increasing musical ability (Beginner through College) and is open to musicians of all ages and abilities. This paper is a summary of observations, a survey (n=90) and interviews (n=12) completed during the author’s stay. Adults who had learned to play their instruments in this program were interviewed to examine their motivations, their hopes, and their frustrations. The paper also describes the pedagogy used in this band program, presenting it as a model for attracting and retaining adult learners in music performance.

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