Q: I have paid my deposit. How do I pay the remaining balance?
A: After logging in on the CMS home page with your username and password, select “My Event Registrations” from the “Membership” pulldown menu. Clicking “Pay Now” to the right of the event title will take you to a page where you can pay the balance.
Q: I have paid my deposit and would like to pay an installment rather than the full remaining balance. Is this possible?
A: Yes. Please contact [email protected] to make payment arrangements.
Q: My partner or family member will be traveling with me but will not attend the conference. Can they join me for any of the organized meals and tours?
A: Yes. CMS/IAWM offers a special reduced registration fee for traveling companions. This rate is for attendees who accompany a presenter during the conference but who do not from attending the conference. Companion registration provides the companion with the opportunity to participate in all the tours, meals, and special events enjoyed by regular registrants.
Q: Do traveling companions need to be members of CMS to register?
A: No, CMS/IAWM membership is not required for traveling companions.
Q: Do traveling companions need to pay a deposit?
A: No. They will pay the full companion rate in one sum.
Q: My traveling companion only wants to attend the welcome lunch. Can they pay for this one event separately?
A: Unfortunately, no. CMS/IAWM is unable to offer activities on an a la carte basis. Meals, tours, and other excursions will be reserved based on the total number of registrants after the final registration deadline.
Q: I can only attend part of the conference, not the entire program. Can I pay a reduced rate because of this?
A: All conference presenters need to pay the full registration fee, regardless of their individual travel plans or attendance at specific functions. These programs provide a means for CMS and/or IAWM members to get to know each other, make connections with local colleagues, and learn from one another. CMS highly encourages each conference attendee to participate fully in the program and join the group for all tours and excursions to gain the most value from their conference experience.
Q: I am performing a lecture-recital on the program. Is my accompanist required to register for the conference?
A: Yes. CMS/IAWM views accompanists as collaborators and, as such, they will benefit professionally from taking part. They are required to register.
Q: I am a composer having a work performed on the conference program. Do my performers need to register for the conference?
A: Yes. Performers are conference participants and will benefit professionally from taking part. They are required to register.
Q: But what if my performer is from the local area—do they still need to register?
A: Please contact [email protected] to discuss this issue.
Q: I have been invited to present a lecture-recital on the conference but my collaborator can no longer attend. Can I find a replacement for this person, or should I withdraw from the program?
A: It is not necessary to withdraw if a substitute collaborator can be found before the presenter registration deadline of February 7, 2025. Presenters who find themselves in this situation may wish to approach a performer listed on the CMS Players Roster. These members have indicated which events they would like to be involved in, and you may search for performers by event or instrument. Please [email protected] of personnel changes as they occur and ensure that your new collaborator registers for the conference. If a replacement cannot be found before February 7 please communicate with CMS to discuss alternative options.
Q: Are faculty members and students who live in Colombia allowed to attend the conference?
A: Yes! As an incentive to involve as many local faculty and students as possible, a special daily rate will be offered to local faculty and students who are not presenting on the conference program. These registrations will not be taken in advance. To register, interested local students and faculty should visit the conference registration desk on the day of the program. The cost to attend is $50 per day for faculty members and $25 per day for students. Payment can be made by cash or credit card.
Q: Does CMS provide any scholarships or grants?
A: Unfortunately, CMS is unable to provide any funding for conference participants. Each conference is self-sustaining and CMS does not receive funding from outside sources to allow for grants or scholarships.
