Music and The Third Age  

Oleh:

Pickles, Vernon

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: Psychology of Music vol. 31 no. 4 (Okt. 2003), page 415-423.
Topik: MUSIC; music - groups; older people; third age
Fulltext: 415PM314.pdf (70.29KB)

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Questionnaires were sent to members of some UK University of the Third Age (U3A) music groups and to other people of similar ages, enquiring into their present and past musical tastes and practices, and inviting free comment. This information was intended to identify factors either improving or impairing the enjoyment of music, and to indicate the value of music at that time of life. The first stage of the survey was directed to members of Sheffield U3A music groups, and this was followed by a further selective survey of U3A members throughout England and Wales. In all, 119 responses were received. Where the details were clearly stated, women respondents outnumbered men by about 2 to 1. The range of ages as stated by 38 respondents in the first stage of the survey was 58 - 86 (mean 68) years. Most groups contacted were devoted to music appreciation and concert - going, and two others to practical music - making. A general preference for music of the baroque, classical, romantic and lateromantic periods had remained unchanged over the recollected years, but many respondents expressed their appreciation of being introduced to more recent works. However, some contemporary music remained impenetrable. Questions of hearing aids and other kinds of instrumentation are considered, as are the benefits of group activities, especially under an expert leader. Further individual comments were received from members of the Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM). The many individual free statements from all sources spoke of the great value of music, especially in helping to overcome the personal difficulties of that stage of life. A plea is made for better understanding of the musical needs and opportunities of this age group.

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