International Journal of Music in Early Childhood
International Journal of Music in Early Childhood (Journal)
The International Journal of Music in Early Childhood is an interdiciplinary 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 concerened 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).
Principal Editor
Diana Dansereau
Boston University
drd1@bu.edu
Associate Editor for the Americas
Beatriz Illari
University of Southern California
ilari@usc.edu
Associate Editor for Europe and the Middle East
Luc Nijs
Ghent University
luc.nijs@ugent.be
Associate Editor for Australia and Asia
Margaret Barrett
University of Queensland
m.barrett@uq.edu.au
Associate Editor for Africa
Elizabeth Andang'o
Kenyatta University
andango.elizabeth@ku.ac.ke
Reviews Editor
Claudia Gluschankof
Levinsky College of Education
claudia.gluschankof@gmail.com
Online Editor
Kerry Renzoni
SUNY Buffalo State
kerryrenzoni@gmail.com
The International Journal of Music in Early Childhood is an interdiciplinary 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 concerened 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. The journal will explore music in settings such as daycares, preschools and other educational spaces, as well as within families, peer groups and the community.
Principal Editor
Diana Dansereau
Boston University
drd1@bu.edu
Associate Editor for the Americas
Beatriz Illari
University of Southern California
ilari@usc.edu
Associate Editor for Europe and the Middle East
Luc Nijs
Ghent University
luc.nijs@ugent.be
Associate Editor for Australia and Asia
Margaret Barrett
University of Queensland
m.barrett@uq.edu.au
Associate Editor for Africa
Elizabeth Andang'o
Kenyatta University
andango.elizabeth@ku.ac.ke
Reviews Editor
Claudia Gluschankof
Levinsky College of Education
claudia.gluschankof@gmail.com
Online Editor
Kerry Renzoni
SUNY Buffalo State
kerryrenzoni@gmail.com
Principal Editor
Diana Dansereau
Boston University
drd1@bu.edu
Associate Editor for the Americas
Beatriz Illari
University of Southern California
ilari@usc.edu
Associate Editor for Europe and the Middle East
Luc Nijs
Ghent University
luc.nijs@ugent.be
Associate Editor for Australia and Asia
Margaret Barrett
University of Queensland
m.barrett@uq.edu.au
Associate Editor for Africa
Elizabeth Andang'o
Kenyatta University
andango.elizabeth@ku.ac.ke
Reviews Editor
Claudia Gluschankof
Levinsky College of Education
claudia.gluschankof@gmail.com
Online Editor
Kerry Renzoni
SUNY Buffalo State
kerryrenzoni@gmail.com
Principal Editor
Diana Dansereau
Boston University
drd1@bu.edu
Associate Editor for the Americas
Beatriz Illari
University of Southern California
ilari@usc.edu
Associate Editor for Europe and the Middle East
Luc Nijs
Ghent University
luc.nijs@ugent.be
Associate Editor for Australia and Asia
Margaret Barrett
University of Queensland
m.barrett@uq.edu.au
Associate Editor for Africa
Elizabeth Andang'o
Kenyatta University
andango.elizabeth@ku.ac.ke
Reviews Editor
Claudia Gluschankof
Levinsky College of Education
claudia.gluschankof@gmail.com
Online Editor
Kerry Renzoni
SUNY Buffalo State
kerryrenzoni@gmail.com
Submissions are now being accepted for the inaugural issues of the International Journal of Music in Early Childhood (IJMEC) which will be published (commencing in June, 2019) 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 is double-blind peer- reviewed and publishes original research reports, best practice papers, case studies of specific programs, critical literature reviews, and book/media reviews.
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;
- 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
- 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).
Principal Editor
Diana Dansereau
Boston University
drd1@bu.edu
Associate Editor for the Americas
Beatriz Illari
University of Southern California
ilari@usc.edu
Associate Editor for Europe and the Middle East
Luc Nijs
Ghent University
luc.nijs@ugent.be
Associate Editor for Australia and Asia
Margaret Barrett
University of Queensland
m.barrett@uq.edu.au
Associate Editor for Africa
Elizabeth Andang'o
Kenyatta University
andango.elizabeth@ku.ac.ke
Reviews Editor
Claudia Gluschankof
Levinsky College of Education
claudia.gluschankof@gmail.com
Online Editor
Kerry Renzoni
SUNY Buffalo State
kerryrenzoni@gmail.com
Editorial board member
Vicky Abad
University of Queensland
Melissa Bremmer
Amsterdam University of the Arts
Suzanne Burton
University of Delaware
Vicky Charisi
Center for Advanced Studies, JRC, European Commission
Lily Chen-Hafteck
University of California
Beatrice Aoko Digolo
Kenyatta University
Zoe Dionyssiou
Ionian University
Libby Flynn
University of Queensland
Helga Gudmundsdottir
University of Iceland
Lisa Koops
Case Western Reserve University
Alexandra Lamont
Keele University
Chee Hoo Lum
National Institute of Education, Singapore
Tiago Madalozzo
Faculdade de Artes do Parana
Alison Reynolds
Temple University
Helena Rodrigues
CESEM-FCSH-UNL & CMT.
Joanne Rutkowski
Penn State University (Emeritus)
Ana Sandbank
Beit Berl College
Stefanie Stadler-Elmer
University of Zurich
Clodie Tal
Levinsky College of Education
Anna Rita Addessi
University of Bologna
Dorette Vermeulen
University of Pretoria
Susan Young
University of Roehampton
Principal Editor
Diana Dansereau
Boston University
drd1@bu.edu
Associate Editor for the Americas
Beatriz Illari
University of Southern California
ilari@usc.edu
Associate Editor for Europe and the Middle East
Luc Nijs
Ghent University
luc.nijs@ugent.be
Associate Editor for Australia and Asia
Margaret Barrett
University of Queensland
m.barrett@uq.edu.au
Associate Editor for Africa
Elizabeth Andang'o
Kenyatta University
andango.elizabeth@ku.ac.ke
Reviews Editor
Claudia Gluschankof
Levinsky College of Education
claudia.gluschankof@gmail.com
Online Editor
Kerry Renzoni
SUNY Buffalo State
kerryrenzoni@gmail.com
Principal Editor
Diana Dansereau
Boston University
drd1@bu.edu
Associate Editor for the Americas
Beatriz Illari
University of Southern California
ilari@usc.edu
Associate Editor for Europe and the Middle East
Luc Nijs
Ghent University
luc.nijs@ugent.be
Associate Editor for Australia and Asia
Margaret Barrett
University of Queensland
m.barrett@uq.edu.au
Associate Editor for Africa
Elizabeth Andang'o
Kenyatta University
andango.elizabeth@ku.ac.ke
Reviews Editor
Claudia Gluschankof
Levinsky College of Education
claudia.gluschankof@gmail.com
Online Editor
Kerry Renzoni
SUNY Buffalo State
kerryrenzoni@gmail.com
