Program Chair: Kyle Gullings
Conference Hosts: Alexandra Zacharella and Elizabeth Momand
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, digital photograph, accessed 19 June 2023
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Submission Deadline: 12 noon Central Time on Tuesday, October 10, 2023
The South Central chapter of The College Music Society will hold its 39th Conference March 14–16, 2024, at The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
The Program Committee welcomes proposals for demonstrations, discussion forums, panels, scholarly research papers, posters, and workshops relating to all aspects of music creation, performance, scholarship, teaching, learning, career considerations, and other areas of interest to the music professional. The Committee invites the broadest representation from the music profession and its interests, and welcomes proposals from students, faculty, retirees, and independent musicians from all educational and professional settings.
The Program Committee particularly encourages, and will give priority to, proposals that:
FORMATS
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
ELIGIBILITY
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION & PARTICIPATION POLICY
PREPARATION OF MATERIALS
TIMELINE
QUESTIONS?
Questions regarding this call should be directed to:
Kyle Gullings
Program Chair, 2024 CMS South Central Conference
Submission Deadline: 12 noon Central Time on Tuesday, October 10, 2023
The South Central chapter of The College Music Society will hold its 39th Conference March 14–16, 2024, at The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
The Program Committee of The College Music Society welcomes proposals for lecture-recitals and performances. The Committee solicits the broadest representation of our profession and its interests, and welcomes proposals from students, faculty, retirees, and independent musicians from all educational and professional settings.
The Program Committee particularly encourages, and will give priority to, proposals that:
FORMATS
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
ELIGIBILITY
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION & PARTICIPATION POLICY
PREPARATION OF MATERIALS
1. The proposal’s title and format.
2. Abstract / Program Notes
a. Lecture-recital proposals require an abstract of 250 words or less. [Preparing an Abstract]
b. Performance proposals require program notes of 250 words or less, as well as a list of all titles, movements, and composers being proposed, an indication of the instrumentation, and duration of each work. If a proposal includes lengthy pieces which will not be played in their entirety, please clarify within the program notes which sections will be performed. [Program Notes]
3. A list of required equipment and audio-visual needs.
4. Two audio samples to demonstrate the proficiency of the soloist/ensemble. The duration of each recording should be a minimum of 3 minutes, but no longer than 8 minutes. Preference will be given to submissions that include a recording of the proposer performing the actual work being proposed. When this is not possible, the submitted example must be of a comparable style, genre, or historical period. Most audio file formats are supported within Submittable. File names should not identify the proposer or any collaborators (please erase the metadata that is automatically saved with the file).
5. If performing a work based on music notation, PDF reference scores to accompany the audio samples submitted under item #4.
6. Optional: In addition to the two required audio samples of the performer(s), an additional reference recording of the proposed work being performed by someone else may be added to support the submission. This is recommended in cases where the proposer(s) have not recorded the proposed work.
7. Optional: You may add up to 3 supporting materials to your proposal. These might include printed music examples, photos, statistics, or relevant data. Do not include lengthy documents, dissertations, CVs, resumes, or PowerPoint presentations.
8. Contact details and a brief biography of the proposer (not to exceed 250 words).
9. Name of performing ensemble, if applicable.
10. Collaborator Biographies:
a. If the presentation will be given by a named ensemble, a biography of the ensemble must be included (not to exceed 250 words). Ensemble biographies may briefly address the achievements of each ensemble member; however, separate biographies of each individual performer are not requested in this case.
b. If the presentation will not be given by a named ensemble, biographies of individual performers should be included (not to exceed 250 words per person).
11. Contact details for all collaborators, including an email address, mailing address, and phone number for each person, as well as an institutional affiliation, if applicable.
TIMELINE
QUESTIONS?
Questions regarding this call should be directed to:
Kyle Gullings
Program Chair, 2024 CMS South Central Conference
Submission Deadline: 12 noon Central Time on Tuesday, October 10, 2023
The South Central chapter of The College Music Society will hold its 39th Conference March 14–16, 2024, at The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
The Program Committee welcomes submissions of original works to be performed during one or more special concerts during the conference. Composers must either perform their own works, provide their own performer(s), or submit pieces for the following volunteer performers/ensembles:
Wind Ensemble or Wind Ensemble with electronic media
SSAATTBB Choir or Choir with solo tenor and/or soprano soloist
Women's Chorus
Men's Chorus
Trombone Choir
Solo Clarinet or Clarinet & Piano
Solo Flute or Flute & Piano
Solo Saxophone or Saxophone & Piano
Solo Trombone or Trombone & Piano
Solo Percussion
Jazz Band
Vocal Jazz
It is suggested that performance level of works for these ensembles be at Grade 4 or below.
The Committee solicits the broadest representation of our profession and its interests and welcomes submissions from all 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.
CONSIDERATIONS
ELIGIBILITY
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION & PARTICIPATION POLICY
PREPARATION OF MATERIALS
1. The composition’s title, instrumentation, and duration, rounding up to the nearest half minute.
2. A representation of the composition in one of the following formats:
a. A PDF copy of the full score and individual parts (anonymous; dedications and/or commissions should be redacted on the score for anonymous peer review). Multi-movement scores should be merged into a single PDF file, as should all parts.
b. For those works that are not represented in the score format as noted above, please provide a description of the conceptual framework used in the realization of the composition.
3. An anonymous digital recording of the work (please erase the metadata that is automatically saved with the file). MIDI file/software-synthesis realizations are acceptable. Most audio file formats are supported within Submittable.
4. Program notes (not to exceed 250 words).
5. A list of required equipment (Internet connections are not guaranteed).
6. A brief biography of the composer (not to exceed 250 words).
7. Name of the performing ensemble, if applicable.
8. Performer biographies:
a. If the work will be presented by a named ensemble, a biography of ensemble must be included (not to exceed 250 words). Ensemble biographies may briefly address the achievements of each ensemble member; however, separate biographies of each individual performer are not requested in this case.
b. If the work will not be presented by a named ensemble, biographies of individual performers should be included (not to exceed 250 words per person).
9. Contact details for all performers, including an email address, mailing address, and phone number for each person, as well as an institutional affiliation, if applicable.
TIMELINE
QUESTIONS?
Questions regarding this call should be directed to:
Kyle Gullings
Program Chair, 2024 CMS South Central Conference
The Fort Smith airport code is FSM, and American Airlines is the only airline that services Fort Smith. Additionally, all flights into Fort Smith go through DFW. The airport is located about 3.5 miles from the university.
There are plenty of hotel options in Fort Smith. We recommend the following:
Hampton Inn
6201 Rogers Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-2000
Hampton Inn is located midway between the airport and the university. Breakfast is included. TGI Friday’s and Starbucks are within walking distance. Conference rate for 1 King or 2 Queens is $82 plus tax. Rooms must be reserved by March 8th to receive special rate. Use this link for booking:
https://group.hamptoninn.com/246jhn
Home2 Suites
7400 Phoenix Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-2100
Home2 Suites is located just outside the airport property and approximately 3.5 miles from the university. Breakfast is included. Several restaurants and Dunkin Donuts are nearby. Rates are $129 (plus tax) for single queens and $139 (plus tax) for doubles queens. Use this link to book:
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/fsmpaht-903-00e0811e-3780-4586-9666-0d02eec8b8b9/
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
7111 Phoenix Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 484-7111
Holiday Inn Express & Suites is located just outside the airport property. There are several nearby restaurants and a Dunkin Donuts within walking distance. Breakfast is included. The hotel is app. 3.5 miles from the university. Rates are $119 (plus tax) for a king. Rooms must be reserved by February 22nd. Use this booking link:
CMS South Central Chapter - HIEX Fort Smith - Book by 02/22/24
View the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith campus map.
Click here to download a parking pass.
Event Date | 03-14-2024 |
Event End Date | 03-16-2024 |
Cut off date | 03-14-2024 |
Individual Price | $110.00 |
Location | University of Arkansas - Fort Smith |