2023 CMS Northwest Regional Conference
2023 CMS Northwest Regional Conference
March 17-18, 2023
Boise State University
Boise, Idaho
The hours for registration will be from 9-10 am the mornings of 3/17 and 3/18.
WHO MAY ATTEND?
CMS welcomes to its Regional Conferences all music professionals, including those (a) in academia (full-time and adjunct faculty, community college faculty, students, and retired faculty), (b) in the music industry, and (c) active as independent musicians and scholars. Those holding current CMS membership are entitled to receive a discount on registration fees. Attendees may belong to any CMS regional chapter. Those not holding CMS membership will be charged the non-member conference rate.
REGISTRATION POLICY
All persons who derive professional benefit from presenting work during a CMS conference (1) must hold current membership in CMS and (2) are required to register for the full conference. This includes anyone whose name appears in the program: all collaborative pianists, performers*, composers, panelists, and presenters. Likewise, any presenter who connects to the conference by electronic means (e.g., Zoom/Skype) must hold current membership and register for the event. Co-authors of research papers and posters must register for and attend the conference as a condition of having their name listed in the program.
At its discretion, the Program Committee may exempt from the membership and registration fee requirements specific individuals, such as invited guest speakers or panelists who are non-music professionals (e.g., lawyers, librarians, neurobiologists, etc.). However, it is the responsibility of the individual who submitted the proposal to, upon acceptance, request such an exemption for all non-music professionals involved in their presentation.
* Performers of works by invited CMS composers are neither required to be members nor pay registration fees unless they are invited to the program via the Call for Participation or plan to attend conference sessions in addition to the concert in which they are performing. In this case, they are expected to pay the full registration fee accordingly.
REGISTRATION TIMELINE
Sunday, January 15, 2023 12 noon Mountain Time / 2 pm Eastern Time:
Registration Deadline for Conference Presenters & Composers
* All presenters, panelists, collaborators, & composers whose works will be performed on the program must register before this deadline
Thursday, February 23, 2023 12 noon Mountain Time / 2 pm Eastern Time:
Online registration closes
* Participants must register on site after this (a late fee will apply)
Thursday, February 23, 2023 Last day to cancel and receive a refund (less $15 processing fee)
FEES
Online Registration
CMS Member: $ 80.00
CMS Retired Member: $ 5.00
CMS Student Member: $ 5.00
Non-Member: $ 160.00
On-Site Registration
CMS Member: $ 105.00
CMS Retired Member: $ 30.00
CMS Student Member: $ 30.00
Non-Member: $ 185.00
- Members must log in to the CMS website prior to registering to obtain the member rate.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Click here to view the complete terms and conditions for registration, including the registration cancellation policy.
Boise, Idaho: Our City and University
Boise, Idaho is both urban and wild. It’s grit and glamor. Our lively, clean, artistic, vibrant, tree-lined city is just steps from mountains, a river and hundreds of trails. This is where you come to escape and push your limits. Boise State University is the largest university in Idaho located in a thriving metropolitan area. In addition to serving as a cultural hub for the arts, Boise offers an electrifying downtown, picturesque vistas, and great outdoor recreation. The Department of Music has about 170 undergraduate and graduate students, 21 full-time faculty and 17 adjunct faculty. It offers BM degrees in Composition, Music Education, Performance; BA degree in Music; and MM degrees in Choral Conducting, Music Education, and Performance.
Airport:
Boise Airport
IATA Code: BOI
3201 Airport Way, Suite 1000
Boise, Idaho 83705
Phone: 208-383-3110
TTY: 800-377-3529
Email: [email protected]
Conference Location:
Boise State University Morrison Center
2201 W Cesar Chavez Lane
Boise, ID 83725
Parking:
Brady Parking Garage
2204-2250 W University Drive
Boise, ID 83706
* There is an hourly charge for parking
The conference hotel is:
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
1455 S Capitol Blvd
Boise, ID 83706
(0.5 miles walking distance from campus)
CMS Rate:
$149 per night + taxes & fees for single or double occupancy
* Rate includes complimentary breakfast, fitness center access, and Wi-Fi
How to Reserve:
Book online via this link to receive the conference discount
* Available dates are Thursday, March 16 through Monday, March 20, 2023.
Deadline:
Reservations must be made by Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Restaurants:
10 Barrel Brewing Co.
Barbacoa Grill
Bardenay Restaurant and Distillery
The Basque Market
Bittercreek Alehouse
Boise Fry Company
Cottonwood Grille
Elmer’s Restaurant
Fork
Funky Taco
Goldy’s Breakfast Bistro
The Melting Pot
Papa Joe’s Restaurant
Payette Brewing Company
Pröst! Boise
The Ram
Red Feather Lounge
Solid Grill & Bar
Coffee Shops:
Dawson Taylor Roasters
Dutch Bros
Form & Function
Flying M Coffee House
Java Downtown
Starbucks on Campus
Slow by Slow

Event Summary
Event Date | 03-17-2023 |
Event End Date | 03-18-2023 |
Cut off date | 02-23-2023 12:00 pm |
Individual Price | $160.00 |
Location | Boise State University |