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Who May Attend?

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 are welcome to attend the 2025 CMS / IAWM International Conference. Those holding current membership in CMS and IAWM will be eligible to register at a discounted rate. Non-music professionals are also welcome to register as traveling companions.

Registration Policy

All individuals who derive professional benefit from presenting work(s) during the conference (1) must hold current membership in CMS or IAWM 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.

Timeline

The following timeline will apply for the 2025 International Conference. All deadlines are 12 noon Mountain Time / 2 pm Eastern Time:

Conference Presenters, Composers, & Performers:

• Friday, November 1, 2024: $425 deposit due
• Friday, February 7, 2025: Final Balance due ($125 late fee assessed after this date)

Traveling Companions & Non-Presenting Attendees:

• Friday, March 7, 2025: Registration Deadline

Fees

To secure their place on the program, all conference presenters, composers, and performers are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of $425.* The remaining balance must be paid in full for the registration to be considered complete. Please see the schedule above.

Traveling companions and non-presenting attendees are not required to pay a deposit and should pay the registration fee in a single payment.

* The deposit can be refunded in certain emergency circumstances. Please see Terms & Conditions for complete details surrounding the refund policy.

CMS aims to ensure that all attendees receive a quality conference experience. To that end, conference organizers attempt to negotiate with our partners to secure the best prices for groups and endeavor to keep costs as low as possible. The following fees will apply for the 2025 International Conference:

$1,289 CMS / IAWM Member
$1,189 CMS / IAWM Retired Member
$889 CMS / IAWM Student Member
$1,139 Traveling Companion (adult)**
$300 Traveling Companion (6–18 years old)+
$1,399 Non-CMS / Non-IAWM Member

** The companion rate is for persons who will accompany a regular registrant but who cannot benefit professionally from attending the conference.

+ Parents or legal guardians must submit the registration form on behalf of their child(ren). No fee or registration is required for infants and children younger than 6 years old; however, attendees bringing children of this age must communicate their intentions to the [email protected] well in advance of the conference. Additionally, it is imperative that parents and legal guardians carefully review and abide by rules pertaining to traveling with minors as outlined in the registration Terms & Conditions.

CMS International Conferences differ from other CMS programs in that academic presentations and performances are supplemented by a variety of group activities, meals, and networking opportunities designed to provide cultural enrichment and encourage exploration of the conference destination. Accordingly, the registration fee considers the expense of these enhancements, and all attendees must pay the full conference fee. Fees will not be prorated based on individual travel plans, preferences, or absence from certain functions.

Inclusions

Registration fees include the following:

June 19th flight from Bogotá to Medellín
Coach transfers as outlined in the itinerary
Group meals & breaks as outlined in itinerary
Special events & receptions
Admission fees for scheduled sightseeing tours, cultural activities, and excursions
Admission to scheduled performances
Guides for scheduled sightseeing tours & excursions
Gratuities for drivers, guides, & food servers
Conference venue rental & related production expenses
CMS administrative support
Contracted services of a licensed destination management company

*Drafted itinerary will be posted in early July

Exclusions

The following expenses are not included and are the responsibility of each attendee:

International Airfare
Lodging (see separate hotel information)
Ground transfer between home and local airport
Meals listed as “on own” on itinerary
Pre- or post-conference excursions
Travel insurance
Souvenirs & other non-essential items

Registration Procedure

Online registration with a credit card is fast, easy, and secure. Register online by clicking the blue registration button below.

Separate forms have been created to register traveling companions. Adult Traveling Companions should register via the TRAVELING COMPANION REGISTRATION FORM (ADULT). Adult registrants should register their children via the TRAVELING COMPANION REGISTRATION FORM (MINOR).

How Do I Pay by Check?

If you prefer this method of payment, please complete and print the appropriate online registration form, enclose payment by check, and send to:

The College Music Society
312 East Pine St.
Missoula, MT 59802, USA

All registrations sent by mail must be postmarked one week in advance of posted registration deadlines. Note that mail-in registrations may only be paid by check. For your security, credit card information should never be sent by mail. A $50 fee is applied to balances for returned checks.

How Can I Access My Conference Registration Receipt?

Conference attendees can print registration receipts from the website. After logging in with your membership credentials, click on the “Membership” tab, then select “My Event Registrations” under the “Activities” header. You will then see a list of all CMS events for which you have recently registered and clicking on the appropriate invoice number will generate a printable copy of your receipt.

Cancellation Policy

Visit this page for the complete terms and conditions for registration, including the registration cancellation policy.