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Abstract：
This paper explored the effectiveness of ensemble performance on the development of adolescent\'s life skills. An explorative qualitative study investigated young musicians\' self-perception about the benefits and challenges of learning and playing music together. A convenience sampling technique was adopted for interviewing 15 adolescents (12-18 years old) who participated in a long-term music education programme led by a charity in the North-West of England. The data were analysed using NVivo, employing a thematic analysis approach. Two main themes emerged from the analyses: (1) the main benefits of playing and learning in an ensemble: the development of music and life skills; (2) the challenges experienced by the musicians learning in the ensemble. The findings suggest that participants were conscious of the positive effects of playing in an ensemble on their lives. This extended beyond merely learning a musical instrument, i.e. acquiring music skills. In particular, young musicians recognised they had developed greater self-confidence and cognitive skills such as critical thinking and self-awareness. Primarily, they developed effective communication and interpersonal skills. At the same time, these young musicians recognised they had to face challenges related to the process of learning music in an ensemble, such as managing emotions of frustration and adapting to different music learning styles and techniques. Finally, suggestions are made for the implementation and evaluation of future projects to explore the impact and effectiveness of classical music programmes, with a particular emphasis on ensemble-based initiatives and their influence on life skills.
摘要：
本文探讨了合奏表演对青少年生活技能发展的有效性。一项探索性的定性研究调查了年轻音乐家对一起学习和演奏音乐的好处和挑战的自我感知。采用了方便的抽样技术，采访了15名青少年（12-18岁），这些青少年参加了由英格兰西北部一家慈善机构领导的长期音乐教育计划。使用NVivo分析数据，采用主题分析方法。分析中出现了两个主要主题：（1）在合奏中演奏和学习的主要好处：音乐和生活技能的发展；（2）音乐家在合奏中学习所经历的挑战。研究结果表明，参与者意识到合奏对他们生活的积极影响。这不仅仅是学习乐器，即获得音乐技能。特别是,年轻的音乐家认识到他们已经发展了更大的自信和认知技能，如批判性思维和自我意识。首先,他们发展了有效的沟通和人际交往能力。同时,这些年轻的音乐家认识到他们必须面对与合奏音乐学习过程相关的挑战，比如管理挫折情绪，适应不同的音乐学习风格和技巧。最后,对未来项目的实施和评估提出了建议，以探索古典音乐项目的影响和有效性，特别强调基于合奏的举措及其对生活技能的影响。
