Myers-Briggs Characteristics

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MacLellan, C. R. (2011). Differences in Myers-Briggs Personality Types Among High School Band, Orchestra, and Choir Members. Journal Of Research In Music Education, 59(1), 85-100.

A musician’s distinct personality type can often be characterized by their instrument choice and from the ensemble that they play in. This study observed the differences in the personality types of High School Band, Orchestra, and Choir members. The Meyer-Briggs Personality Type Indicator (MBTI) was given to 143 Band members, 99 Orchestra members, and 107 Choir members. In this study, Orchestra refers to a strings only ensemble and Band refers to brass and woodwinds; Percussionists aren’t mentioned in the article. There is substantial evidence that personality

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