| Title: |
'It's Not That Bad Singing with Other People': The Effect of a Single Outreach on Singing Attitudes and Confidence in Adults |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Bodkin-Allen, Sally; Swain, Nicola; West, Susan |
| Source: |
Australian Journal of Music Education. 2019 52(2):22-32. |
| Availability: |
Australian Society for Music Education. P.O. Box 5, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia. Tel: +61-3-9925-7807; e-mail: publications@asme.edu.au; Web site: http://www.asme.edu.au |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
11 |
| Publication Date: |
2019 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
Singing; Music Education; Intervention; Attitudes; Self Esteem; Adults; Workshops; Altruism; Foreign Countries; Attitude Change; Experience |
| Geographic Terms: |
New Zealand |
| ISSN: |
0004-9484 |
| Abstract: |
Singing is an activity fundamental to human existence, yet for many, the act of singing where others may hear them is confronting and can generate anxiety. The Music Outreach Principle (MOP) offers an approach that has singing at its heart, and is socio-altruistic music making. One aspect of the MOP involves taking groups into aged care facilities to sing with the residents. Known as Outreach Singing, the focus is on using music for another's benefit. This study uses the philosophy of the MOP to determine if one episode of Outreach Singing can have a difference on an individual's singing confidence. The participants were adults (n=140) who attended a workshop where they were introduced to the philosophy of the MOP and then partook in an Outreach at a local aged care facility. Data were gathered via two questionnaires prior to the workshop and post the Outreach. Participants were asked about their singing behaviour, and also whether or not they considered themselves 'tone-deaf'. The results indicate that the single Outreach session positively affected the way the participants thought about singing, and had an impact on the singing confidence of all participants. The greatest positive impact was for the group who considered themselves 'tone-deaf'. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2020 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1269707 |
| Database: |
ERIC |