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A Content Analysis of 'The Bornoff String Bulletin' and 'String Education Quarterly' from 1966 to 1991

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Title: A Content Analysis of 'The Bornoff String Bulletin' and 'String Education Quarterly' from 1966 to 1991
Language: English
Authors: Matthew T. McGrory (ORCID 0009-0008-1070-2627), Jacob M. Dakon
Source: String Research Journal. 2026 16(1):26-44.
Availability: SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 19
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Musical Instruments, Periodicals, Music Education, Content Analysis, Teaching Methods, Public School Teachers, Teacher Education, Music Techniques
DOI: 10.1177/19484992241266545
ISSN: 1948-4992
2164-0661
Abstract: Between 1966 and 1991, George Bornoff and his associates published two primary periodicals, the Bornoff String Bulletin (BSB) and String Education Quarterly (SEQ), each of which document aspects of Bornoff Approach to string class instruction. Given that all three periodicals remain largely inaccessible to the public, the purpose of this qualitative content analysis was to provide summative descriptions of the BSB and SEQ that further inform our understanding of Bornoff's Approach. Our study was guided by three research questions: (a) What was the purpose of the BSB, SEQ1, and SEQ2 publications? (b) What content was addressed in these publications? and (c) Which string instruments are featured more prominently in pedagogical content across periodicals? Through our analysis, we sought to provide a description of each set of periodicals. Analyses revealed four themes in the publications: (a) Promoting the Bornoff Approach, (b) Sharing String Pedagogy, (c) Clarifying Concepts and Procedures, and (d) Training Public School Teachers. Findings provide insights into Bornoff's pedagogy, the influence of Gestalt philosophy and Bornoff's efforts to advance string education.
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