Validation of a Model of Extramusical Influences on Solo and Small-Ensemble Festival Ratings

Beginning and intermediate piano students’ experiences participating in evaluative performances

“…Bergee and Westfall (2005) sought to develop a model that would explain the various influences on festival ratings. Bergee's (2006) final version of the model confirmed that solo performers who performed in the afternoon and who came from large, metropolitan, wellfunded schools had the highest likelihood of success.…”

Effects of Ensemble Size and Repertoire Difficulty on Ratings of Concert Band Performances

“…We also recommend examining a number of state music festival evaluations to determine if there is an existing relationship between evaluation scores and ensemble (or school) size of participating concert bands. While this relationship has been explored in the context of solo and small-ensemble festival ratings (e.g., Bergee, 2006; Bergee & Platt, 2003; Bergee & McWhirter, 2005; Bergee & Westfall, 2005), less research has been conducted involving large instrumental ensembles. In addition, expanding the performance context to include string orchestras, full orchestras, and jazz bands may help to add credence to existing research findings.…”

Benefits and Challenges of Large-Ensemble Instrumental Music Adjudicated Events: Insights From Experienced Music Teachers

“…Music education researchers investigating adjudicated events have conducted many studies assessing student and teacher attitude (Austin, 1988; Hamann, Mills, Bell, Daugherty, & Koozer, 1990; Howard, 1994; Meyers, 2011), improving the reliability of the contest ratings or rankings (Brakel, 2006; Garman, Boyle, & DeCarbo, 1991; Geringer, Allen, MacLeod, & Scott, 2009; Hash, 2012; Latimer, Bergee, & Cohen, 2010; Pope & Barnes, 2015), examining the extramusical influences on student success at adjudicated events (Bergee, 2006; Bergee & McWhirter, 2005; Bergee & Platt, 2003; Bergee & Westfall, 2005), and supporting increased music achievement as a result of participation in an adjudicated event (Austin, 1988; Hurley, 1996). Furthermore, Rohrer (2002) found that adjudicated events have the potential to advance performance standards, shape morale within a music program, increase interest, and provide both students and directors opportunities for improving ensemble quality.…”

“…A variety of methodological approaches have been used by researchers to examine adjudicated events. Causal comparisons (Bergee, 2006; Bergee & McWhirter, 2005; Bergee & Platt, 2003; Bergee & Westfall, 2005; Brakel, 2006; Hash, 2012), quasi-experimental research (Austin, 1988), and survey methodology (Brunsed, Sochinski, & Hinkle, 1983; Hamann et al, 1990; Howard, 1994) are designs that have been used by researchers in music education. However, a limitation of prior research is the absence of the voice of experienced music teachers on large-group adjudicated events.…”