Information

September 2026 Proposal submission open. Submit your proposal here!

October 1, 2026 Registration opens. Register here!

December 10, 2026 Deadline for proposal submissions.

February 1, 2027 Acceptance letters sent out to successful proposals.

March 1, 2027 Deadline for presenter biographies & abstracts.

May 20–21, 2027 World Music Symposium

Accommodations:

• The Lismore and SpringHill Suites are the closest hotels to the Haas Fine Arts Center.

• The Motel 6 provides a budget option but is slightly further away.

• Information about the conference hotel is coming soon!

Food:

• Check back for a list of food recommendations!

Parking:

• You can request a parking permit by calling the Flesch Family Welcome Center at 715-836-2544. More information can be found here.

• Free parking is also available on select residential streets north of the Water Street lot (Chippewa St, Niagara St, etc.)

Flying:

• Minneapolis-St. Paul airport (MSP) is the closest major airport. From MSP, you can book a Groome shuttle that takes you to Eau Claire.

• The Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) also offers daily connections to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Driving:

• Eau Claire is conveniently located just off the I-94. It is about 90 minutes east of Minneapolis-St. Paul and just under 3 hours northwest of Madison. 

• Haas Fine Arts Center is located on 121 Water St, about a mile from downtown Eau Claire.

Matthew Poon
Assistant Professor of Music Theory
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
poonm@uwec.edu