Musical and personal success : perceptions of Australian males in choir

Sarah J. Powell

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    Abstract

    This paper investigates musical and personal success from the perspective of Australian boys and men who participate in choir. Findings have been taken from a larger study, which seeks to understand the way in which male notions of success, masculinity and identity influence their choral participation. Participants from four choirs indicated that for them to be in a choir, it must reflect several criteria for success, and these were also strongly linked to the ideology of the Australian male. The research provides valuable insight for music educators and choral directors into how perceptions of success influence male participation, particularly in the context of the Australian male culture.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)53-63
    Number of pages11
    JournalAustralian Journal of Music Education
    Volume1
    Publication statusPublished - 2013

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