A Comparative Study of Piano Performance Programs at University-Level Institutions in China and the United States: From Current Faculty Members' and Students' Perspectives

Autor/in	Jiang, Yuan
Titel	A Comparative Study of Piano Performance Programs at University-Level Institutions in China and the United States: From Current Faculty Members' and Students' Perspectives
Quelle	In: International Journal of Music Education, 40 (2022) 3, S.378-391 (14 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Jiang, Yuan)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0255-7614
DOI	10.1177/02557614211065760
Schlagwörter	Music Education; College Students; Foreign Countries; College Faculty; Student Attitudes; Teacher Attitudes; China; United States + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Musikerziehung; Collegestudent; Ausland; Fakultät; Schülerverhalten; Lehrerverhalten; USA
Abstract	This study investigated the perceptions of piano performance programs in higher education from current collegiate students and faculty members' perspectives in China and the United States. Participants were from representative university-level institutions in the U.S. (n = 41) and China (n = 130). They were sent a questionnaire concerning (a) the factors that motivate students to pursue a piano performance degree, (b) the most important educational practices in their programs, (c) the most challenging tasks the students encounter, (d) students' career goal, and (e) faculty members' suggestions for prospective students and opinions on improving the piano performance programs. A summary of students and faculty members' perceptions were outlined and the comparison between the two countries were explored. It is encouraging that not only students gave careful attention toward the applied lessons and performance opportunities in their studies, but also that a large percentage of the students believed they received excellent advice regarding practice strategies and artistry in their applied lessons in both countries. Most of the faculty participants in both countries expressed positive attitudes regarding the piano performance programs in their universities. By providing statistically significant data, this study provides a comprehensive vision for institutions to continue establishing piano programs. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01