International Journal of Community Music

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Community Music publishes research articles, practical discussions, timely reviews, readers' notes and special issues concerning all aspects of community music.

The editorial board is composed of leading international scholars and practitioners spanning diverse disciplines that reflect the scope of community music practice and theory.

This journal is double-blind peer-reviewed in order to maintain the highest standards of scholastic integrity.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.4
2024	0.90

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	15921

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	42

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.323

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	19

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The many ways of community music

  Citation: 54

  Authors: K.K

• Perceived benefits of active engagement with making music in community settings

  Citation: 42

  Authors: Susan, Andrea, Maria, Hilary

• Older people’s motivations for participating in community singing in Australia

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Juyoung, Jane W., Amanda E.

• Engaging Scottish young offenders in education through music and art

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Kirstin, Katie

• And as I go, I love to sing: the Happy Wanderers, music and positive aging

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Jane E

• Through a baby’s ears: Musical interactions in a family community

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Eugenia, Lucia

• Closing the gap: does music-making have to stop upon graduation?

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Roger, Lynn

• Identity formation through participation in the Rochester New Horizons Band programme

  Citation: 28

  Authors: William M

• A place for singing: Active music engagement by older Chinese Australians

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Sicong, Jane

• Survey of New Horizons International Music Association musicians

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Don

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