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8th International Conference on Computer Supported Education (CSEDU 2026)—Special session on Computer Supported Music Education (CSME 2026) – 7th edition
Benidorm, SpainThe International Conference on Computer Supported Education is an annual meeting place for presenting and discussing new educational tools and environments, best practices and case studies on innovative technology-based learning strategies, and institutional policies on computer-supported…
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Third International Symposium on Musical Topics and Topic Theory
University of Northern Colorado, Greely, COWe are pleased to announce the Call for Papers for the Third International Symposium on Musical Topics and Topic Theory for May 2026.
https://arts.unco.edu/music/symposium-musical-topics/
Third International…
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Transnational musical and theatrical influence in the 18th-century Atlantic world
Royal Building of Mafra - The National Music Museum (near Lisbon, Portugal)This international conference, jointly sponsored by the Society for Eighteenth-Century Music (SECM) and Divino Sospiro-Centro de Estudos Musicais Setecentistas de Portugal (DS-CEMSP), will explore transnational musical and theatrical influence in the 18th-century Atlantic world. The conference…
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1991: FALL OF COMMUNISM AND ITS IMPACT ON MUSIC AND THE ARTS
Belgrade, SerbiaThe fall of communism was a series of liberal democracy movements in the late 1980s and early 1990s that led to the collapse of communist governments in the Eastern Bloc, symbolized by the tearing down of the Berlin Wall in 1989, followed by the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. The…
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Pedagogy into Practice
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C.The Gail Boyd de Stwolinski Center for Music Theory Pedagogy is pleased to announce the 2026 Pedagogy into Practice Conference to be held at the University of British Columbia from May 29-May 31, 2026. The final day of this event will be held in conjunction with the Workshops in Music Theory…
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Call For Papers | Music and the Moving Image XXII
New York, NYThe 22nd iteration of the annual Music and the Moving Image Conference invites abstracts for paper presentations that explore the relationship between the vast universe of moving images (film, television, streaming media, video games, and advertisements) and that of music and sound. We encourage…
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Workshops in Music Theory Pedagogy
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BCTake your teaching to the next level with immersive, hands-on professional development in music theory and aural skills pedagogy. Guided by leading facilitators, you’ll explore practical teaching strategies and creative approaches to lesson design, assessment, and course planning, providing you…
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Eastman School of Music study-abroad course: Theory and Analysis of Contemporary Music
ParisThis course covers recent developments in twenty-first century music from compositional, musicological, and analytical perspectives, and is offered alongside the ManiFeste-2026 festival of contemporary music and the ManiFeste Summer Academy at IRCAM (Institut de Recherche et Coordination…
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Feminist Theory & Music 2026 Conference: Movement, Musicking, and Migrations
Roger Glass Center for the Arts, University of Dayton (Dayton, OH)Since its inception more than 30 years ago, the Feminist Theory & Music conference has served as a gathering place to share perspectives on music, gender, and sexuality. With the theme “Movement, Musicking and Migrations” for the upcoming 2026 conference, we hope that this event will…
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Digital Humanities Summer Institute: Digital Approaches to Music Research
Montreal, QCAdvance Your Music Research with Digital Tools
Are you ready to leverage technology for groundbreaking music scholarship?
Do you want to explore corpus-wide musical analyses or master digital editing and publishing techniques?
Full-tuition scholarships available!
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International Musicological Conference on the 100th Birthday of György Kurtág
Institute for Musicology (Research Center for the Humanities), Budapest, HungaryThe Institute for Musicology (Research Center for the Humanities) invites scholars interested in the oeuvre of György Kurtág to pay tribute to him on his 100th birthday by analyzing his works, interpreting his life events, and scrutinizing the cultural, national, and political context in which…
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Prokofiev in Paris: Exploring early 20th Century Cultural Networks through Digital Archives
Columbia University Paris Global Center; 4 Rue de Chevreuse, 75006 ParisAdvancing scholarship on Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953), this symposium draws on digital humanities methodologies and archival innovation to offer new perspectives on his professional activity in France. The symposium aims to foster dialogue between traditional musicological scholarship and…
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Sonic Cartographies: Mapping Music and Sound in Theme Parks
Centre for Audiovisual Research, Royal Holloway, University of LondonWith maps in hand, children secured in strollers, and bags strapped to waists, guests at amusement parks are prepared to explore the themed lands that transport them to faraway and fantastical places. The spectacular attractions, shows, rides, and experiences of these parks provide new senses of…
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22nd International Conference on Nineteenth-Century Music
University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada22nd International Conference on Nineteenth-Century Music
Centre for the Study of Nineteenth-Century Music
Faculty of Music, University of Toronto
24-27 June 2026
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North Atlantic Fiddle Convention, 24-28 June 2026
Aberdeen, United KingdomCall for papers
Traditions & Transformations
24-28 June 2026
Elphinstone Institute, University of Aberdeen, Scotland
https://www.northatlanticfiddle.com/
A unique, globe-trotting event for enthusiasts of fiddle…
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Music Theory Midwest
Wichita State UniversityMusic Theory Midwest invites scholars from all geographic regions to submit proposals on any area of music theory and analysis for our annual conference. This year’s conference will feature keynote speaker Nancy Murphy (University of Michigan) and a workshop led by Melissa Hoag (Oakland…
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4th International Conference on Timbre
University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaWe have the pleasure to announce that the 4th edition of the International Conference on Timbre (https://timbreconference.org/timbre2026-cfp/) will be held in Montreal from July 2 to 4, 2026, hosted by University of Montreal in…
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3th International Conference on Digital Libraries for Musicology (DLfM 2026)
Thessaloniki Concert Hall, Thessaloniki, GreeceThe Digital Libraries for Musicology (DLfM) conference presents a venue specifically for those working on, and with, Digital Library systems and content in the domain of music and musicology. DLfM welcomes contributions related to any aspect of digital libraries and musicology, including topics…
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Music Theory Pedagogies Reimagined
MIT, Cambridge, MAThe Massachusetts Institute of Technology, with support from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, invites proposals for Music Theory Pedagogies Reimagined, a multidisciplinary Conference and Hackathon dedicated to collaborative, expansive, and innovative thinking in undergraduate music theory…
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Ninth Biennial International Conference on Analytical Approaches to World Musics (AAWM 2026)
Durham University, UKDurham University, UK, hosts the ninth instalment of the Analytical Approaches to World Musics (AAWM) international conference series. Building on the success of previous conferences, AAWM 2026 will continue to explore the rich and diverse musical heritages of the world through a broad array of…
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