A Scholarly Investigation into Performance Anxiety among Chinese Orchestra Musicians: Etiological Factors and Mitigation Strategies

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10.2991/978-2-38476-311-5_7How to use a DOI?

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Musical performance; Anxiety; Orchestra; Orchestra player; China

Abstract

Performance anxiety has attracted considerable attention from global music education researchers due to its direct impact on musicians’ on-stage performance, behind-the-scenes preparation, physical and mental health, and career choices. However, there remains a paucity of research focusing on performance anxiety among orchestra musicians in the Chinese context. This study employs a qualitative methodology to explore this issue, utilizing semi-structured interviews with orchestra musicians from first-tier metropolitan cities in southern China. The participants include two professional orchestra members and four college orchestra members. The findings indicate that performance anxiety is a persistent issue among these musicians, with some individuals independently seeking coping mechanisms. Consequently, it is imperative to address performance anxiety among orchestra musicians, facilitate their acquisition of effective management strategies, and support the development of Chinese orchestras.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Jiahui Lu
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/12/01
TI  - A Scholarly Investigation into Performance Anxiety among Chinese Orchestra Musicians: Etiological Factors and Mitigation Strategies
BT  - Proceedings of the 2024 4th International Conference on Modern Educational Technology and Social Sciences (ICMETSS 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 45
EP  - 52
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-311-5_7
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-311-5_7
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