ERIC Number: EJ1342862
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Jun
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-8755-1233
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An Exploratory Case Study of Mindfulness Techniques in a High School Band Program during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Koner, Karen M.; Weaver, Abigayle
Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, v40 n3 p71-81 Jun 2022
The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of mindfulness practices on high school band students. This action research project took place in spring 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic stay-at-home orders. Four students enrolled in the high school band participated in five weeks of mindfulness practice interventions over the virtual format alongside their instrumental music director. Mindfulness practices included diaphragmatic breathing, relaxation imagery, cued relaxation, and stretching. Throughout the five weeks, student participants discussed improved focus, improvement of stress management, and increased frequency of mindfulness practice. However, four months after data collection was complete, three of the four student participants continued to practice mindfulness techniques on their own time to assist with nervousness, anxiety, and stress.
Descriptors: Case Studies, Metacognition, High School Students, Music Activities, COVID-19, Pandemics, Stress Management, Anxiety
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: California
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