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THE CALL FOR PAPERS NOW OPEN
PURPOSE
The purpose of the 34th ISME World Conference 2020 is to foster global understanding and cooperation among the world's music educators, by strengthening ties and sharing ideas about different aspects and issues within music education, in ways that promote music education for people of all ages throughout the world. Given the current global reality, the conference theme Visions of Equity and Diversity is a timely reminder of music’s power to unite our humanity while respecting our differences. The conference theme encourages opportunities for dialogue and international collaborations that are thought-provoking and innovative, and that place equity and diversity at the heart of music education scholarship and practices world-wide.
This Commission pre-conference seminar focuses on equity, diversity and inclusion with particular reference to special music education and music therapy. Its purpose is to advance practice, research and theory, as well as to promote interdisciplinary dialogue between practitioners and scholars in the wider field of music and health. While retaining the conference theme at its heart, the Commission pays particular attention to contemporary pedagogical practices and curricula for people with special needs; therapeutic interventions and applications of music within diverse settings within and beyond special education; sociocultural and interdisciplinary perspectives on music practices for promoting people’s health and well-being.
SUBMISSION PROCEDURES
• The online submission system must be used for Pre-Conference Commission Seminar submissions. This system will be available to ISME members through the official ISME members' website. (If electronic submission is impossible, please contact the ISME International Office by September 30, 2019).
• All submissions and presentations must be in English.
• Every presenter or co-presenter must be an individual ISME member at the time of submission, at the time of acceptance and at the time of presenting.
• To be included in the published program, individuals must be registered on the Submission System. This includes co-presenters, panellists, and speakers on symposia. Any exceptions must be requested in advance of the submission.
• All Full Papers must be in the format of the Guidelines for Authors. Submissions that are not presented in the required formats will not be considered.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the 34th ISME World Conference 2020 is to foster global understanding and cooperation among the world's music educators, by strengthening ties and sharing ideas about different aspects and issues within music education, in ways that promote music education for people of all ages throughout the world. Given the current global reality, the conference theme Visions of Equity and Diversity is a timely reminder of music’s power to unite our humanity while respecting our differences. The conference theme encourages opportunities for dialogue and international collaborations that are thought-provoking and innovative, and that place equity and diversity at the heart of music education scholarship and practices world-wide.
This Commission pre-conference seminar focuses on equity, diversity and inclusion with particular reference to special music education and music therapy. Its purpose is to advance practice, research and theory, as well as to promote interdisciplinary dialogue between practitioners and scholars in the wider field of music and health. While retaining the conference theme at its heart, the Commission pays particular attention to contemporary pedagogical practices and curricula for people with special needs; therapeutic interventions and applications of music within diverse settings within and beyond special education; sociocultural and interdisciplinary perspectives on music practices for promoting people’s health and well-being.
SUBMISSION PROCEDURES
• The online submission system must be used for Pre-Conference Commission Seminar submissions. This system will be available to ISME members through the official ISME members' website. (If electronic submission is impossible, please contact the ISME International Office by September 30, 2019).
• All submissions and presentations must be in English.
• Every presenter or co-presenter must be an individual ISME member at the time of submission, at the time of acceptance and at the time of presenting.
• To be included in the published program, individuals must be registered on the Submission System. This includes co-presenters, panellists, and speakers on symposia. Any exceptions must be requested in advance of the submission.
• All Full Papers must be in the format of the Guidelines for Authors. Submissions that are not presented in the required formats will not be considered.
Time lines
The closing deadline for Abstract submissions to the Pre-Conference Commission Seminars is midnight (Pacific time), November 15, 2019. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Applicants will be notified of the results of the review process for presentations on or before February 28, 2020.
Successful applicants must confirm participation as presenters, by registering as a delegate for the pre-conference seminar no later than May 15, 2020. Should successful applicants not comply with this requirement, their submission may be withdrawn from the program.
The deadline for submissions of Full Papers is midnight (your time), May 30, 2020.
Applicants will be notified of the results of the review process for presentations on or before February 28, 2020.
Successful applicants must confirm participation as presenters, by registering as a delegate for the pre-conference seminar no later than May 15, 2020. Should successful applicants not comply with this requirement, their submission may be withdrawn from the program.
The deadline for submissions of Full Papers is midnight (your time), May 30, 2020.
Submission categories
1. Spoken Papers
2. Posters
3. Workshops
4. Demonstrations
5. Performances
6. Symposia
1. SPOKEN PAPERS
Spoken Papers will be allocated [30 minutes], consisting of no more than [20 minutes] for the presentation and a maximum of [5 minutes] for questions and discussion.
Abstracts of 250-400 words and a set of 3-8 keywords should be submitted for Spoken Papers. A range of spoken paper genres are invited to include practice, research and theory-based papers. The abstract should specify the genre of each paper submission alongside its aim, method, findings and conclusions.
2. POSTERS
Submissions for poster presentations at the Seminar will be accepted. Abstracts of 250-400 words and a set of 3-8 keywords should be submitted for Poster presentations. Additionally, submissions that are not accepted for presentation as spoken papers at the Seminar may be eligible and will be considered for presentation as Posters at the Seminar. This is not to be confused with the poster presentation at the main ISME conference mentioned above.
Authors of accepted Posters are invited to bring with them a Poster to display during the Seminar. Poster specifications (size, format, etc.) will be provided upon acceptance. Titles of the Poster will appear in the Seminar Program and the Abstracts will be printed in the Commission Proceedings. Posters will have designated time slots during the Seminar.
Spoken Paper (1) as well as Poster (2) presenters who also wish to submit a full paper submission for their paper need to follow the guidelines below. Please note the submission deadlines for Abstract and Full Paper submissions, as well as the Copyright arrangements outlined at the end of this Call.
Full paper submission guidelines
Complete paper submissions should be between 1800 and 3000 words in length. No more than a total of two (2) tables and/or figures may be included. The abstract and keywords of these papers must be identical to the Abstract submission for the respective Spoken Paper or Poster submission as described above.
All paper submissions must conform to the Guidelines for Authors provided on the submission website.
All papers will be fully (double-blind) refereed, and those chosen for publication will be included in the Pre-Conference Seminar Proceedings. Additionally, authors of accepted papers will be invited to present their work as posters at the main ISME conference.
3. WORKSHOPS
A Workshop submission consists of an abstract between 250 and 400 words in length and a set of 3-8 keywords. The abstract should clearly provide background information, the learning goals of the workshop, content and its practical applications.
Sessions will have designated time-slots (normally a total of 60 minutes, consisting of no more than 45 minutes for the Workshop and 10 minutes for the discussion/questions, with 5 minutes between sessions).
Demonstration groups of pupils can only be used if all arrangements are organised by the presenter, because the organising committee cannot provide for this. For demonstrations of software or other equipment authors will be responsible for ensuring that the necessary equipment is available. Submissions must therefore include a full description of the equipment and facilities needed.
4. DEMONSTRATIONS
A Demonstration submission (typically referring to demonstrations of software or other equipment) consists of an abstract between 250 and 400 words in length and a set of 3-8 keywords. The abstract should clearly provide background information, the purpose of the demonstration, content, and its practical applications.
Demonstration sessions will have designated time-slots (normally a total of 60 minutes, consisting of no more than 45 minutes for the Demonstrations and 10 minutes for the discussion/questions, with 5 minutes between sessions).
Presenters will be responsible for ensuring that the necessary equipment is available. Submissions must therefore include a full description of the equipment and facilities needed.
5. PERFORMANCES
A Performance submission (typically referring to performances by pupils and music groups) consists of an abstract between 250 and 400 words in length. The abstract should clearly provide background information, the purpose of the performance and its content.
Sessions may have designated time-slots (maximum 60 minutes).
Presenters will be responsible for ensuring that the necessary equipment is available. Submissions must therefore include a full description of the equipment and facilities needed.
6. SYMPOSIA
Symposia will consist of a set of integrated spoken papers related to a theme. Organised Symposia sessions are encouraged and expected to make a distinctive and creative contribution to the Conference.
The total time allowed for a Symposium will normally be 90 minutes, consisting of presentations and discussions according to the decisions of the convenor. Multiple sessions on a given topic will also be considered.
Symposia may include:
Each of the above types of Symposia will be chaired by a Symposium Convenor (chair) who will submit the main Abstract and individual Abstracts on behalf of the panel presenters. The convenor must ensure that all participants are ISME members who have registered for accounts in the Submission System prior to the submission. Any exceptions must be requested in advance of the submission.
The Symposium Convenor (panel chair) must supply all information using the required Submission Form. In addition, the Symposium Convenor must submit the following supporting materials:
A detailed proposal including:
It is the responsibility of the Symposium Convenor to ensure that each participant has agreed to attend the Seminar and participate in the Symposium if it is accepted and that all co-presenters complete their registration by the 15 May 2020.
MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS POLICY
The Commissions usually only accept one submission per author (as first author). Presenters at the International Seminar are invited to present their paper as a Poster at the World Conference in Helsinki. Because Seminar presentations will be reviewed by the Commission for inclusion in the Seminar, presenters will not go through review again by the World Conference committee, but will be taken on recommendation of the Commission Chair for the Poster Session.
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT THE SAME PROPOSAL FOR A COMMISSION AND THE WORLD CONFERENCE.
COPYRIGHT
At the time of a Full Paper submission, presenters must indicate agreement with the following copyright conditions:
Copyright Agreement:
I hereby assign to the International Society for Music Education (ISME), copyright of the Full Paper I am now submitting for use by the Society in all formats and through any medium of communication if it is accepted for Publication in the refereed Pre-conference Seminar Proceedings.
• I understand that the Full Paper I am submitting will be refereed for possible inclusion in the Pre-conference Seminar Proceedings and that it may also appear on the ISME website.
• I confirm that the Full Paper is original and has not been published previously nor is currently under consideration elsewhere, that I have obtained all necessary permissions for the reproduction of content not owned by me (e.g., illustrations, photographs, charts, and other visual material, etc.) not owned by me, and that the contribution contains no unlawful statements and does not infringe any rights of others.
• I understand that I will retain copyright of the original submission for purposes of duplicating the article, placing it on my personal and institutional websites, etc., but will give ISME the first and exclusive rights to publish the ISME formatted and edited version in print or online in ISME Conference or Pre-conference Seminar Proceedings and/or journals.
• I understand that if my Full Paper is not selected for publication in the Pre-conference Seminar Proceedings, then upon such notification the copyright will revert back to me (the author).
2. Posters
3. Workshops
4. Demonstrations
5. Performances
6. Symposia
1. SPOKEN PAPERS
Spoken Papers will be allocated [30 minutes], consisting of no more than [20 minutes] for the presentation and a maximum of [5 minutes] for questions and discussion.
Abstracts of 250-400 words and a set of 3-8 keywords should be submitted for Spoken Papers. A range of spoken paper genres are invited to include practice, research and theory-based papers. The abstract should specify the genre of each paper submission alongside its aim, method, findings and conclusions.
2. POSTERS
Submissions for poster presentations at the Seminar will be accepted. Abstracts of 250-400 words and a set of 3-8 keywords should be submitted for Poster presentations. Additionally, submissions that are not accepted for presentation as spoken papers at the Seminar may be eligible and will be considered for presentation as Posters at the Seminar. This is not to be confused with the poster presentation at the main ISME conference mentioned above.
Authors of accepted Posters are invited to bring with them a Poster to display during the Seminar. Poster specifications (size, format, etc.) will be provided upon acceptance. Titles of the Poster will appear in the Seminar Program and the Abstracts will be printed in the Commission Proceedings. Posters will have designated time slots during the Seminar.
Spoken Paper (1) as well as Poster (2) presenters who also wish to submit a full paper submission for their paper need to follow the guidelines below. Please note the submission deadlines for Abstract and Full Paper submissions, as well as the Copyright arrangements outlined at the end of this Call.
Full paper submission guidelines
Complete paper submissions should be between 1800 and 3000 words in length. No more than a total of two (2) tables and/or figures may be included. The abstract and keywords of these papers must be identical to the Abstract submission for the respective Spoken Paper or Poster submission as described above.
All paper submissions must conform to the Guidelines for Authors provided on the submission website.
All papers will be fully (double-blind) refereed, and those chosen for publication will be included in the Pre-Conference Seminar Proceedings. Additionally, authors of accepted papers will be invited to present their work as posters at the main ISME conference.
3. WORKSHOPS
A Workshop submission consists of an abstract between 250 and 400 words in length and a set of 3-8 keywords. The abstract should clearly provide background information, the learning goals of the workshop, content and its practical applications.
Sessions will have designated time-slots (normally a total of 60 minutes, consisting of no more than 45 minutes for the Workshop and 10 minutes for the discussion/questions, with 5 minutes between sessions).
Demonstration groups of pupils can only be used if all arrangements are organised by the presenter, because the organising committee cannot provide for this. For demonstrations of software or other equipment authors will be responsible for ensuring that the necessary equipment is available. Submissions must therefore include a full description of the equipment and facilities needed.
4. DEMONSTRATIONS
A Demonstration submission (typically referring to demonstrations of software or other equipment) consists of an abstract between 250 and 400 words in length and a set of 3-8 keywords. The abstract should clearly provide background information, the purpose of the demonstration, content, and its practical applications.
Demonstration sessions will have designated time-slots (normally a total of 60 minutes, consisting of no more than 45 minutes for the Demonstrations and 10 minutes for the discussion/questions, with 5 minutes between sessions).
Presenters will be responsible for ensuring that the necessary equipment is available. Submissions must therefore include a full description of the equipment and facilities needed.
5. PERFORMANCES
A Performance submission (typically referring to performances by pupils and music groups) consists of an abstract between 250 and 400 words in length. The abstract should clearly provide background information, the purpose of the performance and its content.
Sessions may have designated time-slots (maximum 60 minutes).
Presenters will be responsible for ensuring that the necessary equipment is available. Submissions must therefore include a full description of the equipment and facilities needed.
6. SYMPOSIA
Symposia will consist of a set of integrated spoken papers related to a theme. Organised Symposia sessions are encouraged and expected to make a distinctive and creative contribution to the Conference.
The total time allowed for a Symposium will normally be 90 minutes, consisting of presentations and discussions according to the decisions of the convenor. Multiple sessions on a given topic will also be considered.
Symposia may include:
- several presentations on a single topic
- colloquia (discussion panel) that include a major presentation with one or more invited discussants
- roundtable discussion on a single topic with a group of speakers who propose their points of view and, under the guide of the chair (convenor), discuss these with the audience
- sessions of any other kind with a clear, specific, and coherent rationale.
Each of the above types of Symposia will be chaired by a Symposium Convenor (chair) who will submit the main Abstract and individual Abstracts on behalf of the panel presenters. The convenor must ensure that all participants are ISME members who have registered for accounts in the Submission System prior to the submission. Any exceptions must be requested in advance of the submission.
The Symposium Convenor (panel chair) must supply all information using the required Submission Form. In addition, the Symposium Convenor must submit the following supporting materials:
A detailed proposal including:
- a 300-word overview including a general description of the organised session that includes the purpose, motivation, length, and justification for the session, for publication in the Conference Abstract Book. This must not include the names of any panellists, including the chair.
- a complete description of the format of the Symposium, including timetable, and roles of the participants (but not by name).
- a 300-word Abstract for each participant’s presentation, for publication in the Conference Abstract Book – see instructions on the Submission System website. This must not include the name of the participant.
It is the responsibility of the Symposium Convenor to ensure that each participant has agreed to attend the Seminar and participate in the Symposium if it is accepted and that all co-presenters complete their registration by the 15 May 2020.
MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS POLICY
The Commissions usually only accept one submission per author (as first author). Presenters at the International Seminar are invited to present their paper as a Poster at the World Conference in Helsinki. Because Seminar presentations will be reviewed by the Commission for inclusion in the Seminar, presenters will not go through review again by the World Conference committee, but will be taken on recommendation of the Commission Chair for the Poster Session.
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT THE SAME PROPOSAL FOR A COMMISSION AND THE WORLD CONFERENCE.
COPYRIGHT
At the time of a Full Paper submission, presenters must indicate agreement with the following copyright conditions:
Copyright Agreement:
I hereby assign to the International Society for Music Education (ISME), copyright of the Full Paper I am now submitting for use by the Society in all formats and through any medium of communication if it is accepted for Publication in the refereed Pre-conference Seminar Proceedings.
• I understand that the Full Paper I am submitting will be refereed for possible inclusion in the Pre-conference Seminar Proceedings and that it may also appear on the ISME website.
• I confirm that the Full Paper is original and has not been published previously nor is currently under consideration elsewhere, that I have obtained all necessary permissions for the reproduction of content not owned by me (e.g., illustrations, photographs, charts, and other visual material, etc.) not owned by me, and that the contribution contains no unlawful statements and does not infringe any rights of others.
• I understand that I will retain copyright of the original submission for purposes of duplicating the article, placing it on my personal and institutional websites, etc., but will give ISME the first and exclusive rights to publish the ISME formatted and edited version in print or online in ISME Conference or Pre-conference Seminar Proceedings and/or journals.
• I understand that if my Full Paper is not selected for publication in the Pre-conference Seminar Proceedings, then upon such notification the copyright will revert back to me (the author).
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For further information, contact the Commission organisers:
Giorgos Tsiris (Commission Chair) gtsiris@qmu.ac.uk
Or contact the ISME International Office for information on memberships:
Email: admin@isme.org or visit www.isme.org
Delegates attending the 2020 Special Music Education and Music Therapy Pre-Conference Commission are required to be members of ISME. For information regarding ISME membership please click here.
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