From the perspective of human nature, an orchestra is primarily a group of several individuals who cooperate, get to know each other and enjoy themselves through the performance of musical works. From orchestras in a lower music school, to professional orchestras at a high level, all the way to marching bands, which ultimately connect many generations, a similar group relationship structure is evident everywhere. Even for the youngest orchestra musicians who join school orchestras in the fourth grade of music school, interaction with peers plays an important motivational role. The age group from twelve to fifteen years, which usually coincides with joining a school orchestra, attaches an important role to finding new acquaintances and establishing one's own place in society outside the family, and of course the leader of the orchestra - conductor is also responsible for a highquality motivational and relaxed climate. As a result, introducing young musicians to an orchestra is simpler in this respect, unlike individual lessons. There is a good network of school orchestras operating in Slovenian educational institutions, and percussionists are mainly involved in wind and symphony orchestras. The method of introduction to the orchestra at the lower level differs greatly from the method present in neighboring countries, since only in Slovenia and Croatia has public music education been established. At the secondary and later higher levels, the methods are more focused, in some places with slightly more orchestra-oriented programs and professors than in our country. In particular, the introduction of percussion students into professional orchestras is much more developed elsewhere, specifically the so-called orchestra academies, which are, however, extracurricular projects run by professional orchestras. Many percussionists also join marching bands in parallel with their musical education, of which there are more than a hundred in Slovenia. In a sociable and encouraging environment, they gain orchestral experience that is useful for them in a possible more serious continuation of their musical path. Some people decide to pursue other professions after completing their lower or secondary musical education, but they still participate in bands, because in addition to musical creation, they are an important meeting point for many generations, a place for the exchange of experiences between professional and amateur musicians, and a strong connecting point for the local community.
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