"Building bridges through song"

May 20–21, 2027

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 

Haas Fine Arts Center

The Music & Theatre Arts Department at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is proud to present the 2027 World Music Symposium, "Building Bridges Through Song". In this two-day conference, we take inspiration from the many bridges that weave through Eau Claire (known as the "City of Bridges") and let music serve as the connector between us, as we learn about each other and expand our worldview through music.  

We invite submissions from scholars, practitioners, community leaders, and others working within the field of world music, broadly defined. See this page to find general information about the symposium and this page for information on how to submit a proposal. We look forward to seeing you at the symposium!