Abstract
I met with Hal Abeles in January, 2024 to interview him about his childhood and his career and to see whether there were connections between his past, present, and future aspirations. Although memories from his early years were a bit difficult to recall, he was able to take me through three quarters of a century of musical experiences that were reflective of who he is and what he does. In this essay, I discuss his early and middle childhood; learning environments including church, schools, and ensembles; his instrumental identity; and the various motivational conditions that created contexts for him to thrive as a musician and researcher.
Recommended Citation
Custodero, Lori
(2024)
"From Childhood to Seniorhood: A Developmental Study of Identity and Challenge,"
Visions of Research in Music Education: Vol. 45, Article 3.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.lib.uconn.edu/vrme/vol45/iss1/3