Communities of Musical Practice

Every day people come together to make music. Whether amateur or professional, young or old, jazz enthusiasts or rock stars, what is common to all of these musical groups is the potential to create communities of musical practice (CoMP). Such communities are created through practices: ways of engaging, rules, membership,

"But what do we mean by 'communities of musical practice' if we do not mean a particular musical style? Etienne Wenger and his colleagues provide a helpful description of communities of practice. Their work provides the theoretical foundation for this discussion. Communities of practice do not simply 'do something' in

Every day people come together to make music. Whether amateur or professional, young or old, jazz enthusiasts or rock stars, what is common to all of these musical groups is the potential to create communities of musical practice (CoMP). Such communities are created through practices: ways of engaging, rules, membership,

Books about 'Communities of Musical Practice'

Music is a powerful form of communication. It provides a means by which people can share emotions, intentions, and meaning. This new addition to the music psychology list brings together leading researchers to examine how music can be used to communicate and the biological, cognitive, social, and cultural processes which