College Music Symposium: —CMS Forums

shevitz matt As the Editor of CMS Forums, it is my pleasure to help CMS develop a fresh new approach for Symposium. Being a part of a new project is one of the most enjoyable experiences one can have. During my undergraduate and graduate studies, the moments that were the most exciting were always the ones that involved venturing into uncharted territory. In my professional career, I have enjoyed the challenges and rewards that come with creating and building music programs.

By now, you are likely familiar with the fact that Symposium is moving to an online format. As the collection and dissemination of information becomes increasingly digital, it is important for Symposium to follow this trend. Its previous, printed state is no longer practical.

The CMS Forums component is a place for members to discuss and, if they so choose, editorialize about issues concerning the profession, current or past. All members are encouraged to submit relatively brief essays related to this. Ongoing dialogues that process relevant topics are vital to the development of our profession. CMS Forums is the place for these discussions to take place.

As CMS Forums develops over the coming months and years, it is my hope that the topics covered in it will lead to engaging discussions both online and off. Some of the issues raised will likely become the substance of scholarly research down the road, while others may be more of a passing trend. Regardless of their permanence, I am looking forward to working with all of my colleagues to bring these issues to light.

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Harold Washington College
Department of Music and Humanities
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Editorial Board, CMS Forums

Matthew Shevitz, Chair
Harold Washington College

Paul Bauer
Northern Illinois University

Rodney Grisanti
David Cooper

Rodney Grisanti
Mendocino College

Charles Morgan
Joliet Junior College

Jason Palmer
Portland Community College

Vicki Seldon
Prairie View A&M University