Source note · R021
Factors Influencing Adults’ Participation in Community Bands of Central Ohio
Central Ohio band members describe how enjoyment, leadership, repertoire and travel relate to their participation.
- Setting
- Community bands
- Kind of evidence
- Survey & observational
- Review extent
- Selected sections reviewed
What was studied
A master’s thesis survey of 128 current members in four community bands.
What it contributes
The study brings together musical preferences and practical considerations reported by people already playing.
Where the evidence stops
Four selected bands do not represent all adults in the region. The design does not include a comparison with nonjoiners or test recruitment and retention changes.
About this review
This is a targeted review of selected sections. The record should not be read as an appraisal of the entire work.
Source note updated September 7, 2026. Read our approach to evidence.