Ellen Waterman
Professor and Helmut Kallmann Chair for Music in Canada; Director, Research Centre for Music, Sound, and Society in Canada
Carleton University
About Ellen Waterman
Ellen Waterman is Professor and Helmut Kallmann Chair for Music in Canada at Carleton University. Her interdisciplinary research in music and sound studies engages with improvisation, community-engaged research-creation, Deaf and disability-led music, and participatory sonic arts for social change. She is also a flutist/vocalist specializing in creative improvisation. Ellen is Founder and Director of the Research Centre for Music, Sound, and Society in Canada, dedicated to exploring the complex and diverse roles that music and sonic arts play in shaping Canadian society.
Events with Dr. Ellen Waterman
Music, Trauma and the Developing Brain
What are the unique qualities of music that make it such a powerful force in the early development of children, whether lullabies at bedtime, singing nursery rhymes, jumping in time...
Why Music Matters for Youth Mental Health
An illuminating keynote double-header exploring music’s scientifically validated power to heal, connect, and thrive. This session brings together two extraordinary voices offering complementary perspectives on music’s transformative effect on young...
Inclusive Music Education: Building Transformative Music Programs for Students with Exceptionalities
This panel brings together leading educators, researchers and practitioners who are reimagining music education to serve students with exceptionalities. Through diverse approaches, from adaptive instruments to inclusive ensemble programs, panelists...