Community, Sustainability, and Access in Music Education

Community, Sustainability, and Access in Music Education

Abstract

This paper investigates community-based music education and performance programs through a comparative case study of the Outpost Performance Space in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Sedajazz Colectivo de Músicos in Valencia, Spain. The study examines how these organizations function, the factors contributing to their impact on their communities, and the characteristics that support their long-term sustainability amidst an unpredictable future. Through historical and contextual research, as well as interviews, site visits, and surveys, the study identifies key practices that contribute to the success of both organizations. A principal outcome of the research is the development of a set of fundamental characteristics that may serve as a resource for existing and emerging community-based music initiatives. The findings suggest that such institutions play an important role in fostering musical development, strengthening community cohesion, and expanding access to arts education and performance opportunities. By documenting and analyzing two successful models, this study contributes to a growing body of research on community-based music organizations and offers insights into their continued development and sustainability.

Publication Date

7-1-2026

Campus

Valencia (Spain) Campus

Keywords

Community; music education; performance.

Community, Sustainability, and Access in Music Education

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