IJCM Conversations

In this episode of the Community Music Learning IJCM Conversation Series, hosts Alicia de Bánffy-Hall and Roger Mantie engage with Deanna Yerichuk, Associate Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University, to explore the transformative power of community music. Deanna shares her journey from a community-focused upbringing to her current role in music education and research, highlighting the importance of...

In this episode of the Community Music Learning IJCM Conversation Series, Roger Mantie speaks with Professor Kari Veblen, a prominent figure in community music. They discuss Kari's early musical experiences, her significant contributions to community music scholarship, and her ongoing projects in the field. Kari shares insights from her career, including her influential writings and the impac...

In this conversation, Alicia de Banffy-Hall talks to Brit Ågot Brøske and Kim Boeskov. They discuss their experiences and insights into community music and explore their personal journeys into the field, the impact of community music projects in various countries, and the current state of community music in Denmark and Norway. The discussion highlights the importance of inclusion, access to music...

In this episode of the IJCM Conversations series, Roger Mantie speaks with Dave Camlin, a lecturer in music education, about his journey into community music, the importance of dialogue in music pedagogy, and the role of sustainability in music making. They discuss the recent special issue on sustainability that Dave guest edited, highlighting diverse contributions from around the world. The conve...

In this conversation with Alicia de Bánffy-Hall, Kathleen Turner shares her journey into community music, highlighting the profound impact of her early experiences in choirs, particularly the Omagh Community Youth Choir in Northern Ireland. She discusses her academic exploration of autoethnography and narrative inquiry, emphasizing the importance of personal experience in research. Kathleen reflec...

In this special episode of the IJCM Conversation Series, hosts Alicia and Roger reflect on the highlights of Season One, sharing personal journeys into community music, current research projects, and memorable moments from their guests. They discuss the evolving terminology and impact of community music, challenges of working in multiple languages and how they feel now after completing season one...

In this conversation, Meg Elkins, Paul Watt and Alicia de Bánffy-Hall discuss the special issue on busking published in 2023. Meg and Paul share how they got interested in the topic of busking, and talk about its history and evolution. They highlight the role of buskers in a community and the strategies buskers use to engage the audience. The conversation explores the role of busking in creating a...

In this conversation, Antonella Coppi, Johann van der Sandt and Alicia de Bánffy-Hall discuss the special issue on Italy published in 2024. Antonella and Johann share how they got involved in community music, what challenges they have faced in introducing the concept of community music in Italy and the progress they have made in developing the field. They also talk about the articles published in...

In this episode, Dr. Lee Willingham delves into his journey into the world of Community Music, exploring the inspiration that led him to become involved and how he played a pivotal role in shaping the Community Music degree programs at Wilfrid Laurier University in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario. He shares his experiences in designing these innovative programs and offers practical advice for implemen...

In this conversation, Alicia de Bánffy-Hall and Roger Mantie discuss the special issue on community music in Germany published in 2016. Alicia explains that the special issue came about during a time where community music emerged in Germany as a distinct field. She highlights the contributions of the Munich Community Music Action Research Group in developing community music within Germany. Co-edit...

In this conversation, Brydie-Leigh Bartleet, associate editor of the IJCM,  discusses her involvement in community music and the diverse practices in the Asia Pacific region. She emphasizes the importance of learning from First Nations cultures and their interconnected ways of making music. Brydie discusses her research approaches ranging from auto ethnographic work to large scale studies. She dis...

In Episode Three of the IJCM conversations series, Lee Higgins talks about the journey of founding the journal, being Senior Editor for 16 years, the development of the journal from its inception, the succession of Roger Mantie as next Senior Editor, and the challenges and projects that sprung from the journal. Our guest: Lee Higgins is professor and director of the International Centre for Commun...

In this conversation, Don Coffman discusses his involvement in community music and the International Journal of Community Music. He shares how he became involved in the field and his role in the New Horizons movement. Don also talks about his role as an associate editor of the International Journal of Community Music and how the journal has evolved over the years. He highlights the importance of t...

In this episode Roger Mantie, Senior Editor of the International Journal of Community Music gives us an introduction to the journal, its history, mission, how the journal works and how to access it. Our guest: Roger Mantie is a professor in the Arts, Culture and Media department at University of Toronto Scarborough (Canada) and Senior Editor of the International Journal of Community Music. https:/...

In this first podcast Roger Mantie and Alicia de Banffy-Hall present the new International Journal of Community Music Conversation Podcast Series "IJCM Conversations". They discuss how the idea came about, the history of the Community Music Learning channel and what listeners can look forward to. More information about the International Journal of Community Music: https://www.intellectbo...