Brand, MannyMiller, Phyllis J.2023-10-042023-10-041986-12198616942040https://hdl.handle.net/10657/15198Despite the emergence of steel bands, there has been a lack of research concerning the role of steel bands in collegiate percussion programs. The purpose of this study was to examine three dimensions of collegiate steel bands: (a) the operational aspects; (b) the perceived musical and educational value; and (c) the function and role. A 38-item survey was mailed to 580 percussion instructors from four-year institutions in the U.S. Thirty eight percent of the potential respondents returned the questionnaire (N=223). A phone survey of the non respondents was conducted to determine if the non respondents' views differed significantly from the views of the respondents. The accumulated data were analyzed using one-way frequency distribution, crosstabulation, multivariate analysis of variance, univariate analysis of variance, and discriminant analysis procedures. This study identified 15 collegiate steel bands with another 40 percussion instructors indicating they have future plans to incorporate a steel band. Furthermore, the majority of respondents favor the inclusion of the steel band in the percussion or music curriculum. The data provided detailed descriptions of the perceptions of collegiate percussion instructors concerning the role, perceived value, and operational aspects of collegiate steel bands and the differences between steel band and non-steel band institutions. Based on this study it was concluded that: 1. College music administrators and students view the steel band as a valuable music ensemble. 2. Steel band directors feel that the steel band is particularly valuable as an effective recruitment/promotion ensemble. 3. Student enrollment overall and in the music department is much larger at steel band institutions than other universities or colleges. 4. Collegiate steel band directors achieve a higher academic rank and are more likely to hold a doctorate than other percussion instructors. 5. Collegiate steel band directors tend to agree that student participation in steel band improves overall musical skills, rhythmic abilities, and performance skills on drumset and ethnic percussion. In addition to more fully exploring the musical/educational effects of steel band participation, future researchers should consider investigating the role of steel band in the music education curriculum and the steel band in primary and secondary schools of Great Britain and the U.S.application/pdfenThis item is protected by copyright but is made available here under a claim of fair use (17 U.S.C. Section 107) for non-profit research and educational purposes. Users of this work assume the responsibility for determining copyright status prior to reusing, publishing, or reproducing this item for purposes other than what is allowed by fair use or other copyright exemptions. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires express permission of the copyright holder.Steel bands (Music)Percussion instruments--Instruction and studyThesisreformatted digital