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Fortney, Patrick M.; And Others – Journal of Research in Music Education, 1993
Reports on a study on the selection of musical instruments by 990 band students in grades 6-9 (Dade County, Florida). Factors studied included prior instrumental music experience, family participation in the choice, and gender. Reports strong gender/instrument associations that seemed to override students' professed reasons for choosing…
Descriptors: Bands (Music), Educational Research, Females, High Schools