Cultivating Harmony Across Generations: Exploring the Benefits of Intergenerational Music Making

Abstract

This study highlights the benefits of participating in a community band, focusing on personal wellness, musical improvement, and inclusivity. Seven (7) musicians who have or are currently participating in a community band were interviewed on Zoom and asked a series of questions relating to their experiences for this phenomenological research study. It is hoped that communities and local musicians will come to see the positive impact that community ensembles and music has on people in their local area of all ages.