International Journal of Music in Early Childhood (Journal)

ISSN 25161989 , ONLINE ISSN 25161997

The International Journal of Music in Early Childhood (IJMEC) is an interdisciplinary forum directed at the empirical study of music in early childhood, or pre-birth to age 8. The journal welcomes research-based contributions from fields, such as music education, music therapy, community music, psychology, ethnomusicology, anthropology, sociology, history, philosophy, childhood studies and social work, that are concerned with diverse aspects relating to music in the lives of young children.

The International Journal of Music in Early Childhood is published in partnership with the Early Childhood Music & Movement Association.

Formerly published as Perspectives: Journal of the Early Childhood Music & Movement Association, 2006–2018 (ISSN: 2375-3374, Online ISSN: 2375-3382).

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Category: Music, Performing Arts


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Principal Editor

Diana Dansereau
Boston University, USA
drd1@bu.edu

Assistant Editor

Denver Speelman
Boston University, USA
speelman@bu.edu

Associate Editor for the Americas

Suzanne Burton
University of Delaware, USA
slburton@udel.edu

Associate Editor for Europe and the Middle East

Luc Nijs
University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg
luc.nijs@uni.lu

Associate Editor for Australia and Asia

Amanda Niland
University of Sydney, Australia
amanda.niland@sydney.edu.au

Associate Editor for Africa

Elizabeth Andang'o
Kenyatta University, Kenya
andango.elizabeth@ku.ac.ke

Reviews Editor

Tiago Madalozzo
Bragança Polytechnic University, Portugal
madalozzo@ipb.pt

Online Editor

Christa Kuebel
University of Central Arkansas, USA
ckuebel1@uca.edu

Notes for Contributors Download


Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Music in Early Childhood is an interdisciplinary forum directed at the empirical study of music in early childhood, or pre-birth to age 8. The journal welcomes research-based contributions from fields, such as music education, music therapy, community music, psychology, ethnomusicology, anthropology, sociology, history, philosophy, childhood studies and social work, that are concerned with diverse aspects relating to music in the lives of young children. IJMEC publishes original research reports, best practice papers, case studies of specific programs, critical literature reviews, and book/media reviews. Areas covered will include young children's development, in and through music, pedagogical theories and tools for practitioners and researchers, early childhood music education policy, and music therapy for infants and young children. Contributors to the journal explore music in settings such as daycares, preschools and other educational spaces, as well as within families, peer groups and the community.

Submissions

To submit an article, please follow the 'Submit' button on the left of this page.
 
Download the Notes for Contributors above for information on format and style of submissions. If you need this document in a more accessible format, please contact info@intellectbooks.com. Find more information on Intellect's Accessibility page.
 
Intellect has partnered with Enago to offer a 20% discount on their services for our authors and contributors. Enago provide English editing services, including copy editing and translation. This service is intended for potential contributors who would like translation and/or copy editing assistance prior to submitting their work for consideration. Visit their page here to find out more.
 
All articles submitted should be original work and must not be under consideration by other publications.
 
Journal contributors will receive a free PDF copy of their final work upon publication. Print copies of the journal may also be purchased by contributors at half price.

Peer Review Policy

All articles undergo initial editorial screening either by the journal's Editorial Team and/or incumbent Guest Editors. Articles then undergo a rigorous, anonymous, external peer review by two referees, following the guidance in Intellect's 'Peer review instructions'. Based on this feedback, the Editors will communicate a decision and revision suggestions to authors. To appeal an editorial decision, please contact the main Editor who will consider your case.

Ethical Guidelines

The journal follows the principles set out by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Read our Ethical Guidelines for more on the journal's standards.

Principal Editor

Diana Dansereau
Boston University, USA
drd1@bu.edu

Assistant Editor

Denver Speelman
Boston University, USA
speelman@bu.edu

Associate Editor for the Americas

Suzanne Burton
University of Delaware, USA
slburton@udel.edu

Associate Editor for Europe and the Middle East

Luc Nijs
University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg
luc.nijs@uni.lu

Associate Editor for Australia and Asia

Amanda Niland
University of Sydney, Australia
amanda.niland@sydney.edu.au

Associate Editor for Africa

Elizabeth Andang'o
Kenyatta University, Kenya
andango.elizabeth@ku.ac.ke

Reviews Editor

Tiago Madalozzo
Bragança Polytechnic University, Portugal
madalozzo@ipb.pt

Online Editor

Christa Kuebel
University of Central Arkansas, USA
ckuebel1@uca.edu

Principal Editor

Diana Dansereau
Boston University, USA
drd1@bu.edu

Assistant Editor

Denver Speelman
Boston University, USA
speelman@bu.edu

Associate Editor for the Americas

Suzanne Burton
University of Delaware, USA
slburton@udel.edu

Associate Editor for Europe and the Middle East

Luc Nijs
University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg
luc.nijs@uni.lu

Associate Editor for Australia and Asia

Amanda Niland
University of Sydney, Australia
amanda.niland@sydney.edu.au

Associate Editor for Africa

Elizabeth Andang'o
Kenyatta University, Kenya
andango.elizabeth@ku.ac.ke

Reviews Editor

Tiago Madalozzo
Bragança Polytechnic University, Portugal
madalozzo@ipb.pt

Online Editor

Christa Kuebel
University of Central Arkansas, USA
ckuebel1@uca.edu

Principal Editor

Diana Dansereau
Boston University, USA
drd1@bu.edu

Assistant Editor

Denver Speelman
Boston University, USA
speelman@bu.edu

Associate Editor for the Americas

Suzanne Burton
University of Delaware, USA
slburton@udel.edu

Associate Editor for Europe and the Middle East

Luc Nijs
University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg
luc.nijs@uni.lu

Associate Editor for Australia and Asia

Amanda Niland
University of Sydney, Australia
amanda.niland@sydney.edu.au

Associate Editor for Africa

Elizabeth Andang'o
Kenyatta University, Kenya
andango.elizabeth@ku.ac.ke

Reviews Editor

Tiago Madalozzo
Bragança Polytechnic University, Portugal
madalozzo@ipb.pt

Online Editor

Christa Kuebel
University of Central Arkansas, USA
ckuebel1@uca.edu


General Call for Papers

Submissions are being accepted for the International Journal of Music in Early Childhood (IJMEC), published by Intellect in partnership with the Early Childhood Music & Movement Association.

IJMEC is an interdisciplinary forum that is directed at the empirical study of music in early childhood, or pre-birth to age 8. The journal welcomes research-based contributions from fields such as music education, music therapy, community music, psychology, ethnomusicology, anthropology, sociology, history, philosophy, childhood studies, social work and others concerned with diverse aspects relating to music in the lives of young children. IJMEC publishes original research reports, critical literature reviews, book/media reviews, best practice reports (designated as 'Spotlight on Practice' articles) and interest articles (manuscripts underpinned by research that explore theories or issues) after a fully anonymous review process.

The International Journal of Music in Early Childhood aims to:

  • improve the lives of young children through music by providing a source of professional development to those committed to this cause;
  • encourage dialogue regarding the conceptualisation of childhood and music's role in the life of the young child;
  • promote inter- and transdisciplinary ideas around music in early childhood;
  • disseminate models of practice and the theories and research underpinning those practices; and
  • reveal and reflect upon views and practices in early childhood music from different regions and cultures.

Potential article topics include, but are not limited to:

  • young children's learning and development, in and through music;
  • music in daycares, preschools and other educational settings serving young children;
  • musical socialization in families, peer groups, and the community at large;
  • musical parenting, family musical experiences involving young children;
  • intersections between music learning in early childhood and the other arts;
  • pedagogical theories and tools for practitioners and researchers working musically with young children;
  • young children's everyday musical experiences in different cultures;
  • music, technology and media in young children's lives;
  • early childhood music education policy; and
  • music therapy and young children.

Article submissions should be in accordance with Intellect’s style guide and should not exceed 8,000 words. Quality colour images and scores are published when relevant; therefore, you are invited to submit potential images along with your article. IJMEC welcomes authors who do not have English as a first language and will provide editing support. Finally, if you are interested in submitting a review or have questions, please email the editor, Diana Dansereau (drd1@bu.edu).

Call for Editorial Board Members

The Editors of the International Journal of Music in Early Childhood are seeking enthusiastic editorial board members to join the team of this exciting journal.

Aims and Scope

The International Journal of Music in Early Childhood is an interdisciplinary forum directed at the empirical study of music in early childhood, or pre-birth to age 8. The journal welcomes research-based contributions from fields, such as music education, music therapy, community music, psychology, ethnomusicology, anthropology, sociology, history, philosophy, childhood studies and social work, that are concerned with diverse aspects relating to music in the lives of young children. IJMEC publishes original research reports, best practice papers, case studies of specific programs, critical literature reviews and book/media reviews. Areas covered will include young children's development, in and through music, pedagogical theories and tools for practitioners and researchers, early childhood music education policy and music therapy for infants and young children. Contributors to the journal explore music in settings such as daycares, preschools and other educational spaces, as well as within families, peer groups and the community.

Editorial Board

We are looking to welcome new members to the Editorial Board. The responsibilities comprise:

  • Providing content by occasionally writing articles, reviews, etc.;
  • Reviewing submitted manuscripts;
  • Advising on journal policy and scope;
  • Identifying topics for special issues;
  • Attracting new authors and submissions;
  • Promoting and endorsing the journal;
  • Encouraging usage of the journal;
  • Identifying conferences where the journal should be present;
  • Assisting the editor(s) in decision making over issues such as plagiarism claims and submissions where reviewers do not agree on a decision;
  • Attending the annual meeting.

In return, you will benefit from the following perks through the publisher Intellect:

  • Personal access to all issues of the journal;
  • 50% discount on single personal print copies;
  • 50% discount on personal subscription (print, print and online);
  • 50% discount on first year institutional subscription for your affiliated institution(s);
  • 20% discount on Open Access fees.

For questions or enquiries please write to Diana Dansereau, Principal Editor.

If you are interested in joining the Editorial Board, please send a cover email to speelman@bu.edu outlining your reasons for wanting to join. Please also attach a CV.

Deadline: 15 December 2024

Principal Editor

Diana Dansereau
Boston University, USA
drd1@bu.edu

Assistant Editor

Denver Speelman
Boston University, USA
speelman@bu.edu

Associate Editor for the Americas

Suzanne Burton
University of Delaware, USA
slburton@udel.edu

Associate Editor for Europe and the Middle East

Luc Nijs
University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg
luc.nijs@uni.lu

Associate Editor for Australia and Asia

Amanda Niland
University of Sydney, Australia
amanda.niland@sydney.edu.au

Associate Editor for Africa

Elizabeth Andang'o
Kenyatta University, Kenya
andango.elizabeth@ku.ac.ke

Reviews Editor

Tiago Madalozzo
Bragança Polytechnic University, Portugal
madalozzo@ipb.pt

Online Editor

Christa Kuebel
University of Central Arkansas, USA
ckuebel1@uca.edu

Editorial board member

Melissa Bremmer
Amsterdam University of the Arts, Netherlands

Michael Dartsch
University of Music Saar, Germany

Jonathan Dillon
University of Utah, USA

Zoe Dionyssiou
Ionian University, Greece

Alison Fuller
Western Sydney University, Australia

Lisa Koops
Case Western Reserve University, USA

Chee Hoo Lum
National Institute of Education, Singapore

Maria Papazachariou-Christoforou
European University, Cyprus

Ana Isabel Pereira
NOVA University Lisbon, Portugal

Theocharis Raptis
University of Ioannina, Greece

Alison Reynolds
Temple University, USA

Joanne Rutkowski
Pennsylvania State University, USA

Karen Salvador
Michigan State University, USA

Natassa Economidou Stavrou
University of Nicosia, Cyprus

Anderson Toni
Federal University of Mato Grosso, Brazil

Susan Young
University of Roehampton, UK

Principal Editor

Diana Dansereau
Boston University, USA
drd1@bu.edu

Assistant Editor

Denver Speelman
Boston University, USA
speelman@bu.edu

Associate Editor for the Americas

Suzanne Burton
University of Delaware, USA
slburton@udel.edu

Associate Editor for Europe and the Middle East

Luc Nijs
University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg
luc.nijs@uni.lu

Associate Editor for Australia and Asia

Amanda Niland
University of Sydney, Australia
amanda.niland@sydney.edu.au

Associate Editor for Africa

Elizabeth Andang'o
Kenyatta University, Kenya
andango.elizabeth@ku.ac.ke

Reviews Editor

Tiago Madalozzo
Bragança Polytechnic University, Portugal
madalozzo@ipb.pt

Online Editor

Christa Kuebel
University of Central Arkansas, USA
ckuebel1@uca.edu

 
Abstracts of Music Literature (RILM)
 
British Humanities Index (BHI)
 
China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI)
 
International Index to Music Periodicals (IIMP)
 
Ulrich's Periodicals Directory

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Principal Editor

Diana Dansereau
Boston University, USA
drd1@bu.edu

Assistant Editor

Denver Speelman
Boston University, USA
speelman@bu.edu

Associate Editor for the Americas

Suzanne Burton
University of Delaware, USA
slburton@udel.edu

Associate Editor for Europe and the Middle East

Luc Nijs
University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg
luc.nijs@uni.lu

Associate Editor for Australia and Asia

Amanda Niland
University of Sydney, Australia
amanda.niland@sydney.edu.au

Associate Editor for Africa

Elizabeth Andang'o
Kenyatta University, Kenya
andango.elizabeth@ku.ac.ke

Reviews Editor

Tiago Madalozzo
Bragança Polytechnic University, Portugal
madalozzo@ipb.pt

Online Editor

Christa Kuebel
University of Central Arkansas, USA
ckuebel1@uca.edu

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