• #5 - From inclusion to inclusivity with Deanna Yerichuk

    #5 - From inclusion to inclusivity with Deanna Yerichuk

    The science communication podcast series, IJCM Conversations, promotes the IJCM’s ideas to a wider audience beyond academia.

    In this episode, Deanna Yerichuk explores the transformative power of community music in fostering social change and the complexities of inclusivity within the field.

  • #3 - From Lebanon to Scandinavia: community music journeys

    #3 - From Lebanon to Scandinavia: community music journeys

    The science communication podcast series, IJCM Conversations, promotes the IJCM’s ideas to a wider audience beyond academia.

    In this episode, Brit Ågot Brøske and Kim Boeskov discuss the importance of access to music education, and the ongoing discourse surrounding inclusion and diversity.

  • #1 -  Building bridges with community music during the Troubles in Northern Ireland

    #1 - Building bridges with community music during the Troubles in Northern Ireland

    The science communication podcast series, IJCM Conversations, promotes the IJCM’s ideas to a wider audience beyond academia.

    In this episode, Kathleen Turner shares highlights the profound impact of her early experiences in the Omagh Community Youth Choir in Northern Ireland and discusses her academic exploration of auto-ethnography and narrative inquiry.

  • Season One Recap with Alicia de Bánffy-Hall & Roger Mantie

    Season One Recap with Alicia de Bánffy-Hall & Roger Mantie

    The science communication podcast series, IJCM Conversations, promotes the IJCM’s ideas to a wider audience beyond academia.

    In this special episode, the hosts Alicia and Roger reflect on the highlights of Season One and the evolving terminology and impact of community music - while also sharing their personal journeys into community music.

  • #7 Starting from scratch: Community Music in Germany with Alicia de Banffy-Hall

    #7 Starting from scratch: Community Music in Germany with Alicia de Banffy-Hall

    The science communication podcast series, IJCM Conversations, promotes the IJCM’s ideas to a wider audience beyond academia. In this episode, Alicia de Bánffy-Hall talks about how community music grew rapidly from an unknown term to an established academic field in Germany.

  • #6 Making music accessible to everybody with Lee Willingham

    #6 Making music accessible to everybody with Lee Willingham

    The science communication podcast series, IJCM Conversations, promotes the IJCM’s ideas to a wider audience beyond academia. In this episode, Dr. Lee Willingham shares the inspiration that led him into community music and his pivotal role shaping degree programs at Wilfrid Laurier University, Ontario.

  • #5 Learning from First Nations cultures with Brydie-Leigh Bartleet

    #5 Learning from First Nations cultures with Brydie-Leigh Bartleet

    The science communication podcast series, IJCM Conversations, promotes the IJCM’s ideas to a wider audience beyond academia. In this episode, Brydie-Leigh Bartleet, associate editor of the IJCM, discusses the diverse practices of First Nations cultures in the Asia Pacific region.

  • 1 - How does the CMN support community music?

    1 - How does the CMN support community music?

    The Community Music Network (CMN) advocates for community music practitioners and runs salon networking events across Germany. This video introduces the CMN, its history and the benefits of joining.

  • 2 - Introducing Swantje Ndiaye, CMN coordinator

    2 - Introducing Swantje Ndiaye, CMN coordinator

    In this follow-up to the main video, Swantje Ndiaye explains her role as the CMN coordinator and her background in culture and music.

  • Advert - be part of the network!

    Advert - be part of the network!

    In addition to the two longer videos, we made this short ad to invite prospective members to join the Community Music Network.