Abstract
Researchers have noted that the personal attributes of high school all-state participants have not been probed and have expressed surprise at this void in the music education literature (Cole, 1986; Fuller, 1989; Welker, 1997). The purpose of this study was to ascertain, through participant self-report data, the activities and accomplishments of Massachusetts all-state musicians in four areas of student endeavor: music, academics, leadership, and extracurricular activities. Massachusetts all-state participants are high achievers not only in music but also in academics, honors, student government, leadership, athletics, service, and extracurricular activities. Suggestions for further research include broadening similar studies to other states and other disciplines to attempt to isolate characteristics of all-state students.
Recommended Citation
Tobin, R. Nicholas
(2005)
"A Study of the Musical, Academic, Leadership, and Extracurricular Achievement Massachusetts All-State Participants,"
Research & Issues in Music Education: Vol. 3:
No.
1, Article 4.
Available at:
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/rime/vol3/iss1/4