Deanna Yerichuk

Deanna Yerichuk is Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Music at Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada, and coordinates the Bachelor of Music in Community Music. Her research focuses on historical and contemporary issues of inclusion and justice in cross-cultural collaborations through music. Deanna is Principal Investigator on two projects: The Gahu Project, combining music and racial justice; and Community Music in Canada, which explores participatory music projects working towards social justice within Canada.

Deanna also collaborates on a research-creation project that integrates professional musicians and community members in collaborative opera development.