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<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, November 15, 2007 7:41 AM</DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> ICMC 2008 - call for submissions</DIV></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 12px"><B>ICMC 2008</B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 12px"><B>CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS</B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 12px">The Sonic Arts Research Centre at Queen’s
University, Belfast, in association with the International Computer Music
Association and the Sonorities Festival of Contemporary Music, is proud to be
hosting ICMC 2008. The Conference will take place between 24-29 August
2008 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 12px"><B>THEME</B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 12px">The theme for 2008 is ‘Roots/Routes’. The
Conference explores notions of placement and displacement in the context of
music practice. It provides an opportunity for the investigation of the
interface between technologies which develop through international collaboration
and the specificity of music cultures rooted in a place. </P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 12px">The theme can be addressed through papers,
compositions, installations and performances which explore the sense of place
and context in relation to sound and technology. A growing list of
conference topics can be seen on the website (see ‘Themes’ and ‘Recent Comments’
on <A href="http://www.icmc2008.net"><FONT class=Apple-style-span
color=#001ee6>www.icmc2008.net</FONT></A>). We welcome contributions to
the debate on this site. In addition to submissions addressing the
conference theme, the organising committee welcomes submissions on all
traditional areas of computer music.</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 12px"><B>MUSIC</B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 12px">The Conference provides an opportunity to
showcase works for tape and video which exploit the unique 46-channel diffusion
system at SARC. Details of the diffusion system can be found at <A
href="http://www.sarc.qub.ac.uk/icmc2008/soniclab"><FONT class=Apple-style-span
color=#0b2bde>www.sarc.qub.ac.uk/icmc2008/soniclab</FONT></A> </P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 12px">In line with the theme for 2008, the Conference
also exposes the synergies between computer music and traditional musics.
For 2008 there will be a particular emphasis on Irish traditional music and a
new ensemble has been established which comprises internationally renowned
contemporary and Irish traditional music specialists. The ‘Roots’ Ensemble
is designed to explore the juxtaposition of two distinct performance practices
and musical languages through the creation of new repertoire. It
comprises flute(s), saxophone(s), trombone, piano, violin, cello, percussion,
Irish fiddle, Irish harp, accordion, and uilleann pipes. Composers may
submit works for any of these instruments but we especially welcome new works
for combinations of Irish traditional and contemporary instruments, including
larger works for 8 or more instruments. Please see the ‘Trad’ page on <A
href="http://www.icmc2008.net/"><FONT class=Apple-style-span
color=#001ee6>www.icmc2008.net</FONT></A> for information about the Irish
instruments and links to video clips.</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 12px">In addition, and with the assistance of the BBC,
a Chamber ensemble from the Ulster Orchestra will be available. This
comprises: 2 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos, 1 double bass, 2 flutes (1 doubling
piccolo), 2 oboes (1 doubling cor anglais), 2 Bb clarinets (1 doubling bass
clarinet), 2 bassoons (1 doubling contrabassoon), 1 french horn, 1 trumpet, 1
trombone, 1 tuba, timpani (1 player), 3 percussion, 1 keyboard.
Submissions for this ensemble must be for <B>no fewer than 14
instruments</B>.</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 12px"><B>Please note</B>: submissions for smaller
forces must be for the ‘Roots’ Ensemble instruments. Music for other
instrumental resources will be considered, but composers will be responsible for
sourcing their own performers. Where possible, modest financial help may
be offered to facilitate this.</P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 12px"><B>SUBMISSION</B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 12px">The submission period for all music/paper/demo
contributions is 1 December 2007 - 25 January 2008.</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 12px">Details on the submission process will be posted
on <A href="http://www.icmc2008.net/"><FONT class=Apple-style-span
color=#001ee6>www.icmc2008.net</FONT></A> on 1 December. </P>
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