In:
Journal of Advanced Academics, SAGE Publications, Vol. 32, No. 3 ( 2021-08), p. 354-379
Abstract:
Research was and still is involved in the controversial issue about innate talent or extensive practice as the determinants of excellent performance in a range of domains. This study aims to contribute by presenting an analysis of practice activities in a domain that appears to be particularly suitable—orchestral conducting. Most conductors usually attain expertise in instrument playing prior to commencing conducting studies. Twenty-seven students of German study programs of orchestral conducting (approximately 18.7% of the population) responded to a questionnaire about their practice activities in conducting programs and their instrumental experiences. Descriptive results show the wealth of prestudy experiences conducting students have. A clear influence on practice activities cannot be stated. During study, students rated conducting-specific practice activities as more demanding and devoted more time to them than to general music practice activities. Therefore, conducting-specific practice activities might have been practiced more deliberately than general music practice activities.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1932-202X
,
2162-9536
DOI:
10.1177/1932202X21995931
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2021
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2276440-9
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2275363-1
SSG:
5,3
