We are accepting proposals for the following formats: presentation, workshop, and performance. All formats can be done by individuals or groups, and only one form is needed for an entire group. We have a special interest in proposals that involve the integration of world music into music classrooms, the transmission of cultures that are underrepresented or misunderstood in music academia, and the use of music as cultural expression and preservation. Guidelines for each format proposal can be found below.
The deadline to submit a proposal is Thursday, December 10, 2026.
Presentations are 20 minutes long plus 10 minutes of questions. Please submit a 250-word abstract that can include, but is not limited to: background of and reason for your project, goals, methodology, results (or ongoing results if still in progress), references, and up to five keywords.
Please fill out this form to submit a presentation proposal. You will be asked for your name, email, affiliation, presentation title, and abstract. We look forward to reading your proposal!
Workshops are 45 minutes in length, followed by a 15-minute question period. They are designed to be more interactive or hands-on compared to presentations.
Please fill out this form to submit a workshop proposal. You will be asked for your name, email, affiliation, project title, and abstract. Your 250-word abstract can include, but is not limited to: background of and reason for your project, goals, methodology, results (or ongoing results if still in progress), and references. We look forward to reading your proposal!
Performances are 20 minutes long, followed by a 10-minute question period. You will be asked for your name, email, affiliation, and a description of your performance (up to 250 words). Your description should include a tentative program and list of equipment needed. If you are a member of a performance group with a name, please include the name as well.
Please fill out this form to submit a performance proposal. There is an option to submit a video (up to 5 minutes long) of you or your group performing as an unlisted YouTube link. We look forward to reading your proposal!
Matthew Poon
Assistant Professor of Music Theory
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
poonm@uwec.edu