Oakland, J., MacDonald, R. and Flowers, P. (2013) Identity in crisis: The role of work in the formation and renegotiation of a musical identity. British Journal of Music Education, 30(2), pp. 261-276. (doi: 10.1017/S026505171300003X)
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Abstract
This study presents a qualitative investigation into the effects of enforced occupational change on a professional musical identity. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) is used to explore the meaning of redundancy for six professional opera choristers. The paper highlights aspects of career disruption that are unique to singers who make their living using a biologically embedded instrument. Findings show the ‘opera singer’ identity to be a professional identity which consists of several subjective sub-identities. Adaptation to change is dependent on the salience given to these subjective identities. It is suggested that if more attention is given to these subjective sub-identities during a professional career, musicians may be better prepared for unexpected disruption to an established career pattern.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Flowers, Professor Paul |
Authors: | Oakland, J., MacDonald, R., and Flowers, P. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > MRC/CSO SPHSU |
Journal Name: | British Journal of Music Education |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
ISSN: | 0265-0517 |
ISSN (Online): | 1469-2104 |
Published Online: | 27 March 2013 |
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