Small Capital Arts Grant for NonProfits
ACHF Arts Access
We are in the process of surveying the musicians in the Saint Cloud Municipal Band as to whether or not the current seating arrangement affects their performance. We will use the same questionnaire after the new chairs come, and we anticipate statistically significantly fewer replies of negative effects of the new chairs on their musical performance. Musician chairs should allow the musicians to more readily assume a better posture which will positively affect their health and stamina, their ability to breathe more effectively thus producing better tone, and better support their musical talents.We are in the process of surveying the band members as to their perceptions of the quality of current seating, and will request the musicians fill out the same survey regarding the new chairs. About 65% of the responses have been submitted, and of those, 93% report that our current chairs have a negative effect on their musical performance. The most common complaint is that the current seating arrangement contributes to lower back pain or numb legs after a 1.5 hour practice.
We surveyed the musicians before purchasing the new chairs and afterwards, asking both times: 1. What Instrument do you generally play with the Saint Cloud Municipal Band? 2. Do the current chairs accommodate the range of motion necessary to play your instrument effectively? (Yes, No, explain.) 3. Do the current chairs cause back, leg or any physical discomfort during or after the Monday night practice? (Yes, No, explain.) 4. Do the current chairs affect your air flow and breath control positively or negatively? (Affects air flow; does not affect air flow, Explain.) 5. Is the height of your current chair appropriate for you? (Yes, No, Explain) 6. In your opinion, do these chairs in any way affect your musical performance? (Yes, No, explain.)
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