Les impacts de la pandémie sur les pratiques en enseignement de la musique en contexte scolaire québécois

Boucher, Hélène; Héroux, Isabelle; Barbeau, Audrey‐Kristel

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“…Some areas were underrepresented with regards to their real demographic weight. For instance, while Laval (located on the North shore of Montreal) has the third largest population in Quebec (Ministère de l’économie et de l’innovation, 2022), only 4% of music teachers located in that area participated in the survey (Boucher et al, 2022).…”

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The effects of the pandemic on music teaching in schools in Quebec (Canada) in the spring and fall of 2020

Barbeau

Boucher

Héroux

2023

International Journal of Music Education

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COVID-19 containment measures brought many changes in our lives and forced teachers all around the world to adopt various new practices. Given its specific education requirements and numerous school boards, the province of Quebec, Canada, was chosen to study the effects of the pandemic on music teaching in schools in the spring and fall of 2020. An electronic survey was distributed, to which 517 elementary and high school music teachers responded. Teachers reported on the transformation of teaching modes from an exclusively in-person practice to an online or bimodal approach. Continuation and interruption of music programs varied greatly from school to school and, for those who were allowed musical activities, different protective health measures were implemented. Teachers working with large ensembles (e.g. band and orchestra) experienced more interruptions in their music programs. Teachers also reported how their planning was affected by the new modes of instruction, but no matter which modes were used, most of them experienced less motivation for teaching during the spring of 2020. In addition, they perceived that it was more motivating for students to receive an education in person. Finally, positive outcomes of the pandemic on education included the development of new skills in the use of digital resources and online teaching, as well as a renewed sense of solidarity between teachers.

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The effects of the pandemic on music teaching in schools in Quebec (Canada) in the spring and fall of 2020

Barbeau

Boucher

Héroux

2023

International Journal of Music Education

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“…In addition, school closures were inconsistent across provinces and even in regions within provinces, with a range of 9 weeks in Quebec up to 19 weeks in Ontario ( Gallagher-Mackay et al, 2021 ). The continuation of musical activities has varied significantly from one school to another, ranging from the temporary suspension of extracurricular activities to the cessation of all music classes ( Boucher et al, 2022 ). For example, a study in Quebec showed that high schools were more affected than primary schools due to the fact that music classes in high schools are often taught in large ensembles, such as wind ensembles and orchestras ( Barbeau et al, 2023 ).…”

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The effects of musical practice on the well-being, mental health and social support of student, amateur, and professional musicians in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic

Barbeau,

Héroux,

Ryan

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Front. Psychol.

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This pan-Canadian study investigates the effects of musical practice on the well-being, mental health, and social support of Canadian musicians during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a survey questionnaire, data was collected from 1,618 participants aged 14 and above during the first wave of the pandemic up to the first half of 2022. The survey included standardized questionnaires to self-assess well-being (WHO-5), mental health (MHC-SF), and social support (SPS-10 measures social support). Results show that increased musical practice frequency correlates with improved well-being and mental health, particularly among amateurs. Professional musicians and those at a post-secondary level exhibit lower well-being scores, likely due to pandemic-related challenges. Factors such as age, gender, sports engagement, and participation in social clubs or volunteer work significantly influenced outcomes. While sports engagement was associated with higher scores on well-being, mental health and social support, no significant differences were found among participants engaged in artistic hobbies. As for involvement in social clubs or volunteer work, benefits were reported on two of the three outcomes. Overall, the findings suggest that regular amateur musical practice, especially in group settings, alongside engagement in sports and social activities, may have promoted well-being, mental health, and social support among musicians during the challenging period of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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“…During the pandemic, older musicians were not alone in their struggle: all generations were forced to adapt to the new reality of COVID-19, from students and music teachers in elementary and high schools (Cheng and Lam, 2021;Boucher et al, 2022) to amateur musicians in community music schools (Salvador et al, 2021) as well as professional musicians (Coletto, 2020). As a result, musicians-regardless of age or backgroundpulled together to ensure that music would prevail during these trying times.…”

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Online Group Music-Making in Community Concert Bands: Perspectives From Conductors and Older Amateur Musicians

2022

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At the beginning of the pandemic, many music ensembles had to stop their activities due to the confinement. While some found creative ways to start making music again with the help of technologies, the transition from “real” rehearsals to “online” rehearsals was challenging, especially among older amateur musicians. The aim of this case study was to examine the effects of this transition on three community band conductors and three older amateur musicians. Specific objectives were to explore (1) intergenerational relationships to support online group music-making; (2) digital literacy and access in later life; and (3) online music-making in a COVID-19 context. Semi-structured interviews were conducted and theoretical thematic analysis was undertaken (Braun and Clarke, 2006). Results were analyzed from the conductors’ and older musicians’ perspectives, and common trends were combined to facilitate interpretation. The first theme showed that being part of an intergenerational ensemble contributed positively to the learning experience online. The second theme demonstrated that because both conductors and musicians were new to the online rehearsals, it contributed to attenuate the age-related digital divide that may have been observed in other studies. Regarding access in later-life, older musicians reported benefits associated with rehearsing online, specifically in terms of distance/commute, time, energy, and cost. However, for those who did not already have internet and electronic devices, the cost of acquiring all the necessary equipment to make music online could have been too high. Finally, the third theme revealed that musicians appreciated the opportunity to make music online and indicated that it was definitely better than having nothing, especially for its social aspects. In conclusion, while participants noted several challenges associated with online music-making (e.g., zoom fatigue and technological issues), they were also appreciative of the opportunity to continue making music at a time when in-person rehearsals were not possible. Pedagogical implications are discussed, specifically the importance of the support network, of meeting people where they are, of learning to adapt, and of collaborative teaching.

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Les impacts de la pandémie sur les pratiques en enseignement de la musique en contexte scolaire québécois

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The effects of the pandemic on music teaching in schools in Quebec (Canada) in the spring and fall of 2020

The effects of the pandemic on music teaching in schools in Quebec (Canada) in the spring and fall of 2020

The effects of musical practice on the well-being, mental health and social support of student, amateur, and professional musicians in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic

Online Group Music-Making in Community Concert Bands: Perspectives From Conductors and Older Amateur Musicians

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