Call for proposals: SA Society for Research in Music congress

SASRIM encourages the submission of a wide variety of proposals, including those that explore alternative formats, disciplinary intersections and the convergences and divergences between performance and research.

All proposals will be assessed individually, without privileging particular subjects or methodologies. Depending on the availability of funding, students whose proposals are accepted may apply to SASRIM for financial support towards travel and accommodation.

SASRIM invites proposals in a wide range of formats, including:

• Papers (20-minute presentation plus 10-minute discussion).
• Lecture demonstrations (45-minute presentation plus 15-minute discussion).
• Panels (45-minute presentation + 15-minute discussion).
• Performances and/or demonstrations (20 to 45-minute presentation plus 10-minute discussion).
• Workshops.
• Exhibitions, film screenings and poster presentations.

All proposals must be submitted as a word document and should include:

• An abstract with a title (not exceeding 300 words).
• Biographical note (not exceeding 50 words), email address and phone number of presenter(s).
• Audiovisual or display requirements.
• Any additional requirements (instruments, equipment, etc.)

Proposals for panel discussions, performances, demonstrations, workshops and film screenings must include:

• A title, description of individual contributions and overarching theme(s) (450 words).
• Proposed duration in the case of workshops, film screenings and panels.
• Biographical information, institutional affiliation and contact details for all participants.
• Audiovisual or display requirements.
• Any additional requirements (instruments, equipment, etc).

Please read through the above requirements carefully. Proposals not adhering to these requirements will not be considered.

Proposals must be submitted to abstracts@sasrim.ac.za no later than 1 March. The programme committee expects to contact all applicants with a final decision by 31 March.

View the original call here.