Additional Contact Information
Position: Lecturer in Musicology
Email: g.ifan@bangor.ac.uk
Phone: +44(0) 1248 388 206
Location: Music Building, 1st floor
Current Administrative Responsibilities: Senior Tutor. Chair of the Special Circumstances Committee. Co-chair of the Staff-Student Liaison Committee.
Teaching and Supervision
Undergraduate modules taught:
Welsh-medium:
- Astudio Cerddoriaeth
- Cerddoriaeth mewn Iechyd a Lles
- Y Celfyddydau yn y Gymuned
English-medium:
- Music in Health and Wellbeing
- Arts in the Community
- Music Teaching in Context
- Dissertation: Music in the Community
Postgraduate modules taught:
- Music in Society
PhD Students
Current (1st Supervisor)
- Bethan Habron James: 'Exploring the meaning of Dalcroze Eurhythmics in the life journey of a Dalcroze practitioner: An autoethnography'.
- Rachel Priamo: 'The role of culture in music therapy: case studies from north Wales'.
Current (2nd Supervisor):
- Catherine Jones: 'Music in the slate-quarrying industry in Bethesda, 1850-1914'.
- Emma Peake: Emma is working on musicians' health
- Muhammah Bin Abdul Rais: Abodes of Harmony: An investigation of session culture in Gwynedd.'
Research Interests
I research the relationship between music, health and wellbeing, and am keen to explore innovative ways of capturing the social impact of music-making. I am interested in the role that music has to play in:
- Developing intergenerational relationships
Over the last five years, I have worked closely with Pontio Arts & Innovation Centre to develop intergenerational music programmes for school pupils and people with dementia, on the Corneli Cudd/ Hidden Corners projects.
Further information about the projects available here:
Hidden Corners 1 (BAFTA Cymru winner, film by Osian Williams): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2fKz3smceA
Hidden Corners 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDCBhHlq7hI
Hidden Corners 3: https://pontiobangor.tumblr.com/post/113861412892/rhannu-profiadau-corneli-cudd-3-pontio-sharing
Hidden Corners 4: http://www.codirto.com/english/index.html
- Creating communities of belonging
I have carried out extensive research into the relationship between singing and wellbeing, focusing in particular on the choral singing tradition in Wales. I am currently developing this research area further to investigate the ‘musicking’ practices of Welsh-language speakers, and the role music plays in creating communities of belonging for minority language speakers.
- Bridging the gap between higher education institutions and local communities
I always aim to combine research, teaching and employability opportunities for students. Through my research, I aim to develop opportunities for music students to get new experiences by collaborating on innovative projects with local organisations.
Example of local collaborators: Codi’r To: http://www.codirto.com/english/index.html
Publications
2018
- PublishedCerddoriaeth mewn Iechyd a Lles
Ifan, G., 1 Oct 2018, Cydymaith i Gerddoriaeth Cymru. ap Sion, P. & Thomas, W. (eds.). Y Lolfa
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review - PublishedThe Capital of Music; The Land of Song: Choral singing, social capital and wellbeing in Wales
Ifan, G., 1 Mar 2018, Eastern European Perspectives on Celtic Studies. Hornsby, M. & Rosiak, K. (eds.). Cambridge Scholars Publishing, p. 89-111
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review - Published‘Ambell i gân a geidw fy mron, Rhag suddo i lawr dan amal i don': Cerddoriaeth, lles a hunaniaeth Gymraeg
Ifan, G., 27 Jul 2018.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
2017
- PublishedCreative Collaboration in Higher Education: A Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol case-study
Ifan, G. & Hodges, R. S., 31 Mar 2017, Academic Biliteracies : Multilingual Repertoires in Higher Education. Palfreyman, D. M. & van der Walt, C. (eds.). Multilingual Matters
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review - PublishedHidden Corners
Ifan, G., Jun 2017.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
2016
- PublishedA qualitative inquiry into the impact of an intergenerational musical residency for young people and care home residents
Ifan, G., 2016, Bangor University.
Research output: Book/Report › Other report
2015
- PublishedAdnoddau addysgiadol a thrafodion cynhadledd 'Boddi mewn Celfyddyd'
Ifan, G., 13 Jun 2015
Research output: Non-textual form › Digital or Visual Products - PublishedRaising the Roof: Codi’r To
Ifan, G., 2015.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
2011
- Published'Un Llef Pedwar Llais': Dylanwad canu corawl ar iechyd a lles yng Nghymru
Ifan, G., 1 Aug 2011, In: Gwerddon. 10/11
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedThe Tonic in the Sol-Fa: Music and Wellbeing in Wales
Ifan, G., 2011, Proceedings: SEMPRE Conference - Striking a Chord: Music Health and Wellbeing. p. 72 73 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
Activities
2018
- Corneli Cudd
16 Feb 2018
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker) - Dydd Miwsig Cymru
9 Feb 2018
Activity: Participation in workshop, seminar, course (Speaker)
2017
- SIMMPosium (Social Impact of Making Music)
‘A qualitative inquiry into the impact of an intergenerational musical residency for young people and care home residents with dementia’
Jul 2017
Activity: Participation in conference (Speaker) - Developing Dementia-Friendly Churches
‘Hidden corners: Developing artistic intergenerational projects for people with dementia’
Mar 2017
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker) - Dydd Miwsig Cymru
10 Feb 2017
Activity: Participation in workshop, seminar, course (Speaker)
2016
- Presentation of 'Hidden Corners' Project
16 May 2016
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker) - Aelod o'r panel / Panel member
20 Apr 2016
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker) - Music in Hospitals (North Wales) (External organisation)
2016 →
Activity: Membership of board (Chair) - Music in health and wellbeing: view from the sector
2016
Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation (Contributor)
2015
- Cynhadledd Boddi Mewn Celfyddyd
Cynhadled 'Boddi Mewn Celfyddyd': Gwaddol Celfyddydol Boddi Cwm Celyn
Cynhadledd Ysgol Cerddoriaeth ac Ysgol y Gymraeg, Prifysgol Bangor
a’r Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol
13 Jun 2015
Activity: Participation in conference (Organiser) - Corneli Cudd
May 2015
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker) - Finding Cadenzas in Hidden Corners
21 Apr 2015
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker) - Hidden Corners: Musical Residencies in Care Homes
2015
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker) - Sistema Cymru Codi'r To (External organisation)
2015 →
Activity: Membership of board (Chair)
2014
- Conference of Celtic Studies, Poznan
(with Dr Rhian Sian Hodges): Bridging the gap through creative collaboration: A Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol (Welsh - medium national college). Case Study
18 Oct 2014
Activity: Participation in conference (Speaker) - Conference of Celtic Studies, Poznan
Singing on the Upbeat: Choral singing and social well - being in Wales
18 Oct 2014
Activity: Participation in conference (Speaker) - ‘Gwthio Ffiniau a Chydweithio Creadigol: Cymdeithaseg Cerddoriaeth yng Nghymru’ ‘Pa Le i’n Hiaith mewn Addysg Uwch’ , Cynhadledd Rhyngwladol y Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol, (gyda Dr Gwawr Ifan) Gorffennaf 2014’
Cyflwyno papur yn seiliedig ar ein modiwl Cymdeithaseg Cerddoriaeth yng nghynhadledd ryngwladol y CCC, Caerdydd/ paper presentation based on an inter-disciplinary module, Sociology of Music, CCC, Cardiff
1 Jul 2014
Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker) - Hidden Corners
4 Apr 2014
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker) - Cynhadledd Ryngwladol y Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol
(gyda Dr Rhian Sian Hodges): ‘Gwthio ffiniau Creadigrwydd’
2014
Activity: Participation in conference (Speaker) - Hidden Corners
2014
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)
2013
- Rethinking Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Towards New Ethical Paradigms in Music and Health Research
Presentation on Hidden Corners project
19 Oct 2013
Activity: Participation in conference (Speaker) - WISERD Annual Conference, Cardiff, June 2010.
Developing a typology of competencies for professional artists involved in therapeutic work in Dementia using a case study of a Music residency
21 Jun 2013
Activity: Participation in conference (Speaker) - Cân di Bennill Fwyn i’th Nain’ (Darlith Flynyddol Tŷ Cerdd, Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru, 2013)
2013
Activity: Types of External academic engagement - Invited talk (Speaker)
2012
- Cynhadledd Y Ferch Greadigol
Cynhadledd i ddathlu cyfraniad y ferch i feysydd, hanes, llên, a cherddoriaeth, gyda'r pwyslais ar Gymru.
6 Oct 2012 – 7 Oct 2012
Activity: Participation in conference (Organiser) - 7th Conference of the Research Network Sociology of the ArtsVienna
‘It touches my Welsh soul’: Music
identity and social well-being in Wales
5 Sep 2012
Activity: Participation in conference (Speaker) - ‘Music touches my Welsh soul’: Music, identity and social well-being in Wales’ Sociology of Arts Conference, Vienna September 2012 (joint paper with Dr Gwawr Ifan, School of Music)
Cyflwyno paper ar y cyd â Dr Gwawr Ifan yn trafod pwysigrwydd Cerddoriaeth i iechyd a lles yng Nghymru/ paper presentation with Dr Gwawr Ifan discussing the importance of music for social well-being in Wales
5 Sep 2012
Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker) - Arts & Health: A Global View’, Society for the Arts in Healthcare
‘Bridging the Gap’: Amateur Music in Healthcare Settings in Wales
5 May 2012
Activity: Participation in conference (Speaker) - Conference of the Centre for Advanced Welsh Music Studies
Cerddoriaeth mewn Iechyd a Lles yng Nghymru
24 Feb 2012
Activity: Participation in conference (Speaker)
2011
- Striking a Chord’ Music, Health and Wellbeing: Current Developments in Research and Practice
‘The Tonic in the Sol-Fa’: Music Health and Wellbeing
9 Sep 2011
Activity: Participation in conference (Speaker) - 14th International Conference in Celtic Studies
Music in Social Health and Wellbeing in Wales
6 Aug 2011
Activity: Participation in conference (Speaker) - Grŵp datblygu'r Celfyddydau mewn Iechyd a Lles, Cyngor Gwynedd (External organisation)
2011 →
Activity: Membership of committee (Chair)
2010
- The Art of Good Health and Wellbeing
18 Sep 2010
Activity: Participation in conference (Speaker) - Damcaniaethu Cymru: Rhyw, Diwylliant a Gwleidyddiaeth’Cynhadledd Canolfan Ymchwil i Lên ac Iaith Saesneg Cymru]
12 Jul 2010
Activity: Participation in conference (Speaker)
2009
- Conference of the Centre for Advanced Welsh Music Studies
‘Cerddoriaeth mewn Iechyd a Lles yng Nghymru’
1 Nov 2009
Activity: Participation in conference (Speaker)
Projects
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Evaluation Report for Ensemble Cymru
01/09/2022 – 28/02/2023 (Finished)
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Corneli Cudd: Hidden Corners: Raising awareness of dementia through music
01/10/2013 – 31/12/2013 (Finished)