[ANPPOM-L] CFP: Conversations: Music Scholarship in Dialogue

[carlos palombini]

CONVERSATIONS: MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP IN DIALOGUE CALL FOR PROPOSALS

The Michigan Music Theory Society, Music for the Americas Study Group, and Musicology and Ethnomusicology League of Students are proud to host their second annual Conversations in Music conference, to be held February 8-9, 2008, at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.  The conference will feature a keynote address by Prof. Fred Maus (University of Virginia), as well as a graduate-student workshop led by Prof. Walter Everett  (University of Michigan).

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Paper topics in music theory, musicology, ethnomusicology, and related fields are welcome.  Interdisciplinary work is especially encouraged. Presentations will last approximately 20 minutes, followed by a ten-minute discussion period.  Complete proposal submissions will include:

1. An abstract of no more than 500 words.  The abstract should not contain the author’s name or affiliation.  Supplementary materials, such as musical examples, diagrams, and bibliography, may accompany the abstract, but should not exceed two additional pages.
2. A cover letter that lists the author’s name and email address, the paper title, and any equipment required for presentation (a piano, CD player, overhead projector, and so on).

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS (PREFERRED)

Electronic submissions must be received by Friday, December 14, 2007. Include the cover letter in the body of the email, and attach the abstract and supplementary material to the message (.doc preferred, .pdf also acceptable).  Be certain that the attached files will display and print clearly, and that they are free of any indication of authorship.  Send electronic submissions to:

conversations2008 at umich.edu

PAPER SUBMISSIONS

Paper submissions must be received by Friday, December 14, 2007. Please send one copy of the cover letter, the abstract, and any supplementary material to:

       University of Michigan
       School of Music, Theater, and Dance
       c/o Phil Duker, MMTS
       Earl V. Moore Building
       1100 Baits Dr.
       Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2085

We will notify you upon receipt of your submission.  Notification of acceptance will be made via email by January 7, 2008, at which time selected authors will be asked to submit a condensed abstract suitable for publication in the program booklet.

-- 
carlos palombini (dr p)
professor adjunto de musicologia
universidade federal de minas gerais
<cpalombini em gmail.com>

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