News and initiatives
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ArtsAbly interviewed by BEaTS Research Radio’s Podcast
BEaTS Research Radio’s Podcast made a special episode during the last Music and Health Research Institute conference in Ottawa in May 2024. Lucas Marchand interviewed Diane Kolin from ArtsAbly, along with Kayla Carter from Xenia Concerts, Charlotte Gagnon from the Opéra de Montréal, Carol Wiebe from Radical Connections, and music therapist Nicola Oddy. With thanks to Rory McLeod from Xenia Concerts for sharing the link. Listen to the series of interview and discover some of the fantastic projects and speakers we could discover during the conference. Access the interview
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Tuning Your Resilience: Interview with Rebecca Wirth
Behind the scene ArtsAbly was contacted by the saxophonist Alexia McLean, a RAMPD pro member, educator and member of the Committee on Gender Equity mentoring program in the North American Saxophone Alliance. One of her mentees, Rebecca Wirth, a third-year student studying saxophone performance at Furman University, developed a guide titled “Tuning Your Resilience: A Musician’s Disability Guide” for her community project. We contacted Rebecca to have more information. She shared the guide with us and answered a few questions. This page contains the interview, followed by the guide and accompanying resources. Interview with Rebecca Wirth Rebecca Wirth (she/her/hers), Furman…
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Interview – Resources provided by Elizabeth McLain
As part of the podcast series, “ArtsAbly in Conversation,” Diane Kolin interviewed Elizabeth McLain, Assistant Professor of Musicology and Director of Disability Studies at Virginia Tech. Listen to Elizabeth McLain’s interview This post presents the resources that Elizabeth McLain mentioned during the conversation. Elizabeth McLain Elizabeth McLain is Assistant Professor of Musicology and Director of Disability Studies at Virginia Tech. She completed her Ph.D. and M.A. in Musicology at the University of Michigan. A proud Hokie, McLain earned a B.A. in Music and a B.A. in History at Virginia Tech. As a transdisciplinary scholar, McLain has two research areas. Her…
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Interview – Resources provided by Lisa Sniderman (Aoede)
As part of the podcast series, “ArtsAbly in Conversation,” Diane Kolin interviewed Lisa Sniderman, a musical theatre playwright, songwriter, ukelele player, and vocalist known by her artist name, Aoede, living in California. Listen to Lisa Sniderman’s interview This post presents the resources that Lisa Sniderman mentioned during the conversation. Lisa Sniderman aka Aoede Lisa Sniderman (Lis) is a multi-award-winning artist and playwright known by her artist name, Aoede. As a disabled artist, Sniderman creates-and often centers characters with illnesses-to express, foster healing, elevate, empower and advocate for people with chronic illnesses and disabilities. She’s been honored with 100+ awards and…
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Interview – Resources provided by Rev. Chris Wylie (DJ Pastor Rock)
As part of the podcast series, “ArtsAbly in Conversation,” Diane Kolin interviewed Reverend Chris Wylie, aka DJ Pastor Rock, a musician, songwriter, vocalist and pastor, living in Buffalo, NY. Listen to Chris Wylie’s interview This post presents the resources that Chris Wylie mentioned during the conversation. Chris Wylie Rev. Chris (DJ Pastor Rock, He/They) is an award-winning musician, songwriter, and vocalist from Buffalo, NY who crafts justice-centered hip-hop and rock with punk rock attitude and accessible pop hooks. Chris’s music reflects his eclectic style and influences ranging from Public Enemy to Kelly Clarkson as well as his life as a…
