Lifelong learning in amateur chamber musicians

Black, Krista Nicole

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Description

Title

Lifelong learning in amateur chamber musicians

Author(s)

Black, Krista Nicole

Issue Date

2021-03-04

Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)

Kalantzis, Mary

Doctoral Committee Chair(s)

Kalantzis, Mary

Committee Member(s)

• Cope, William
• Pak, Yoon
• Montebello, Matthew

Department of Study

Educ Policy, Orgzn & Leadrshp

Discipline

Educ Policy, Orgzn & Leadrshp

Degree Granting Institution

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Degree Name

Ed.D.

Degree Level

Dissertation

Keyword(s)

• Lifelong learning
• communities of practice
• amateur musicians
• chamber music

Abstract

Lifelong learning is essential for adults to adapt to an ever-changing world. It benefits both individuals and society. Lifelong learning includes formal learning that focuses on credentials and informal learning that happens along the way. Measuring this informal learning can be challenging since it is not marked by exams, grades, or credits. This study explores informal lifelong learning in a specific context: the peer-to-peer learning that occurs between amateur chamber musicians. Research on adult music opportunities focuses on nonformal settings such as community bands and group classes. Less attention has been paid to informal lifelong music learning, particularly the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are passed between peer musicians. This study uses the informal peer learning of amateur chamber musicians to explore what motivates lifelong learners. The literature review begins with background on lifelong learning generally, including a discussion of access and barriers. Next, it narrows to lifelong music learning, focusing on what adult musicians want in their music experiences, what they have access to, and barriers that inhibit participation. This study then examines motivations and benefits for adult community music participation, how musicians learn to play chamber music, specifically, and how their roles as musicians are shaped through informal communities of practice. Finally, this study discusses broader implications and conclusions about informal lifelong learning that can be drawn from the findings.

Graduation Semester

2021-05

Type of Resource

Thesis

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