Abstract:
The purposes of this research were 1) to study the efficiency of trumpet practice for marching band students at Suranareewittaya school 2) to study learning achievement before and after learning through the trumpet practice and 3) to study the students satisfaction towards the trumpet practice. The sample included 15 marching band students in the 2nd semester of academic year 2012. The research instruments consisted of trumpet practice, trumpet performance assessment form, and questionnaire. Data were statistically analyzed in percentage, mean, standard deviation, and t-test (for Dependent group).
The finding revealed as follows:
1. The efficiency of trumpet practice measured 82.67/82.78, which was higher than the criteria of 80/80.
2. The learning achievement of students after learning through the trumpet practice was significantly higher at .05 level
3. The students satisfaction towards the trumpet practice was generally found at the high level.
Keywords: Practice, Trumpet, Marching Band