'n Ondersoek na voorbereidingstrategieë vir laerskool klavierleerders ten opsigte van deelname aan streeks- en nasionale musiekkompetisies in Suid-Afrika

[摘要] English: Music competitions play a particular role in the musical and holistic development of talented piano learners, especially regarding exposure to stage performance, mastery of challenging repertoire, dealing with tension, as well as dealing with both success and disappointment after competition participation. The goal of this study was to address the gap in literature regarding effective preparation strategies for music competitions. This includes the physical, artistic and psychological aspects of the learner's development. The role of the teacher in the musical development and motivation of the learner, as well as the expectations of both the learner and the parent, are considered. A qualitative research method was applied to investigate the experiences of teachers, learners and parents regarding competition participation. Purposeful, stratified sampling was employed and thematic data analysis was conducted to arrive at the conclusions of this study, by forming themes and sub-themes, and making comparisons with existing literature. The focus of the research was regional and national music competitions for primary school learners in South Africa, with specific reference to piano learners and piano teaching. The findings indicate that competition participation at primary school level is a joint effort, in which the teacher, learner and parent all fullfil a specific function, with the teacher playing a more leading role. All three role players' dedication, enthusiasm, joint goal setting, motivation, emotional support, and growth-oriented attitude are determining factors in the musical development and possibly successful competition participation of the learner. Music competitions should further be seen as opportunities for development, and not as end goals. The conclusions of this study could be valuable for less experienced teachers and future competition participants, possibly making competition participation accessible to more teachers and learners.

[发布机构] University of the Free State