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Lesser Angels and Minor Profits
Abstract
A voluntary association called the "Angels" that supports a
civic opera in a midwestern city was studied by means of mailed
questionnaires (N = 95 usable responses of 325 Angels members). This
organization is one of two that split off from an earlier informal
group responsible for the founding & long-time support of the
opera. Members with prolonged strong interest in the opera &
commitment to it believe that volunteers are responsible for its
success. They are also convinced that their function should be purely
instrumental; newer members, who lack the opportunity for the same
personal involvement with opera production enjoyed by the
"Pioneer Angels," support the new professionalization of the
opera & a more instrumental-affective function for their group.
Further research suggests that the split between professional &
volunteer services is a common one, & that this may be a factor in
the instrumental-affective function that seems to characterize opera
support groups. 5 Tables, 46 References. Modified HA.
Journal
(July-October 1979)
vol8
no3
pages21-32
Categories
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Membership Associations
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Voluntary and Member Associations
