Online Group Music-Making in Community Concert Bands: Perspectives From Conductors and Older Amateur Musicians.

ABSTRACT: At the beginning of the pandemic, many music ensembles had to stop their activities due to the confinement. While some found creative ways to start making music again with the help of technologies, the transition from "real" rehearsals to "online" rehearsals was challenging, especially among older amateur musicians. The aim of this case study was to examine the effects of this transition on three community band conductors and three older amateur musicians. Specific objectives were to explore (1) intergenerational relationships to support online group music-making; (2) digital literacy and access in later life; and (3) online music-making in a COVID-19 context. Semi-structured interviews were conducted and theoretical thematic analysis was undertaken (Braun and Clarke, 2006). Results were a

SUBMITTER: Barbeau AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9285893 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature