Fwd: CFP Reminder: 'Again & Again'

CALL FOR PAPERS
Again and Again: Musical Repetition in Aesthetics, Analysis, and Experience
Thursday 25 – Friday 26 April 2019
City, University of London - Music Department

Repetition is one of music's most fundamental and definitive features.
This multifaceted phenomenon unfolds across many different timescales,
genres and techniques, and engenders a multitude of experiences and
percepts. From the recapitulation in sonata form, to self-similar
cells in the late music of Morton Feldman, to the layering of
repetitive loops in Electronic Dance Music, to cyclical
quasi-repetition in African drumming: the notion of repetition
penetrates all areas and domains of music-making. Moreover, musical
repetition does not only operate within particular works, but also
amongst musical works. In fields such as music production, industry,
education, and performance, the notions of repetition and
repeatability have similarly proven to be vital.

'Again & Again' aims to stimulate a broad, interdisciplinary
conversation about musical repetition in its broadest and its most
particular terms. We invite perspectives from across all domains of
music studies, including music history, music theory and analysis,
ethnomusicology, composition, performance, popular music studies, and
sound studies. Highlights will include a keynote presentation by
Professor Elizabeth Hellmuth Margulis (Distinguished Professor,
Director of the Music Cognition Lab at the University of Arkansas and
author of 'On Repeat: How Music Plays the Mind') and a performance by
Explore Ensemble, who will perform Morton Feldman's 1987 work 'Piano,
Violin, Viola, Cello'.

Proposals of papers or presentations in lecture-recital formats
(20-minute presentation with 10-minute question period for both
formats) will be considered for inclusion in the conference schedule.
Panel proposals are also welcome, as are concert or installation
proposals that connect to the conference theme.

Presentations may address, but are by no means limited to:
- the experience of musical repetition in cognition and psychology
- the relationship between repetition as a musical phenomenon and
as a philosophical notion
- analytical tools that might aid the assessment of musical repetition
- the cultural or socio-political significance of musical repetition
- repetition in music production and/or technology

Abstracts (300 words maximum) are to be sent via email by ***21st of
January 2019*** to Christine Dysers via christine.dysers@city.ac.uk.
Please include the title of your paper, as well as a 100-word
biography.

For any further information, see www.againandagain.london


'Again & Again' is generously supported by the Royal Music
Asscociation (RMA), the Society for Education, Music and Psychology
Research (SEMPRE) and the City, University of London Music Department.

Call for Papers: Popular Music Education in Wales

Call for Papers: Popular Music Education in Wales

 

As noted by the likes of Hobsbawm and Ranger (1992), Ellis (2000), Hill (2007) and Carr (2010), Wales has a unique landscape culturally, politically, linguistically and of course musically. Like other Small Nations, the country, which was devolved in 1998, has a distinct set of challenges in order to ensure it exploits the full potential of Creative Industries such as music. In terms of popular music education, this broader landscape is/has been informed via initiatives funded by Welsh Government (The Welsh Music Foundation), the Arts Council (Forté, the Music Industry Development Fund, Horizons 12, Community Music Wales), Wales Arts International (the International Development Fund) and local councils. Cardiff Council for example are working with Sound Diplomacy, who are developing a strategy to make Cardiff the UKs first 'Music City', while Rhonnda Cynon Taff co-fund the Forté project. All of these initiatives, some of which are co -funded by the likes of the PRS Foundation, The British Council and the BBC, are intended at least in part to 'educate' stakeholders within the Welsh Music Industry, from grass roots to international engagement. 

            In addition to these funded activities, a number of musicians such as Martyn Joseph, Meic Stevens, The Super Furry Animals, The Alarm, and Gwenno Saunders (whose recent album Le Kov, (2018) was sung in Cornish) can be regarded as indicative examples of musicians whose agendas are at least partially related to educating the general public, in subject matters ranging from the importance of minority languages, the Aberfan disaster and the impacts of Thatcherism on the demise of the mining industry.  

            In terms of education, all of these practices are positioned outside of 'mainstream' education, but can be regarded as existing in tandem with discussions such as the place of popular music in the school curriculum, which has been a minor but pervasive part of ongoing recent debates in the Senedd. Indeed, over the last few years, Wales has received a great deal of negative press concerning the lack of importance the Welsh Assembly places on music and although the 'decline of instrumental teaching' is by far the most pervasive subject, the place of popular music within this landscape is an interesting subject for popular music scholars to consider. With a recent report by the Culture, Welsh Language and Communications Committee mentioning a "distinct lack of infrastructure for rock, pop and folk", suggesting that a "separate line of enquiry" is implemented (Hitting the Right Note, p. 46), it begs the questions, what would this enquiry look like and why is popular music such a peripheral part of mainstream Welsh education nationally? Interestingly and perhaps alarmingly, the aforementioned recommendation by the Culture, Welsh Language and Communications Committee was rejected by Education Minister Kirsty Williams in her official response dated July 27^th 2018, although she does verify the intension to "continue working with the Minister for Culture, Tourism and Sport and the Welsh Local Government Association, to support "less traditional forms of music, including rock and pop ensembles". 

            These examples represent indicative examples of debates and initiatives related to popular music education in Wales, some of which are happening now. This collection of essays for the Journal of Popular Music Education hopes to examine this complex infrastructure. Potential essays may include, but are not limited to: 

 

·      Case Studies of good practice in Wales, in which popular music has been used as a means of education. This could include government/Arts Council/charity funded projects or those that are initiated by the community. Practices could range from popular music-based exhibitions, community plays, to funded projects such as Community Music Wales and Forté.

·      Considerations of the historical practices of Welsh Government interaction with popular music education. 

·      The impact of practitioners such as Martyn Joseph, American vocalist Paul Robeson, Meic Stevens and The Super Furry Animals on educating communities on historical and political events related to Wales' industrial past and present.

·      Analysis of the impacts (positive and negative) and infrastructures of popular music in school, further and higher education in Wales. 

·      Critical considerations of the ways in which the Welsh popular music industry has worked or could work with mainstream education systems. 

·      Factors considering The Welsh Language within Popular Music Education

·      The impacts of popular music education on careers in Wales

Please submit a 300-word abstract of your intended area of study to either professor Paul Carr (paul.carr@southwales.ac.uk) or professor Helena Gaunt by (Helena.gaunt@rwcmd.ac.uk) by March 1st 2019. Once authors have been confirmed, essays of circa 7000 words need to be complete for December 1st 2019, for publication in the November 2020 edition of The Journal of Popular Music Education.

 

Gareth Dylan Smith, PhD

Visiting Research Professor of Music

Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions

NYU Steinhardt

Little Kids Rock

academia.edu

garethdylansmith.com

FINDING A VOICE CONFERENCE 23 NOVEMBER : postponed

'Finding a Voice' Conference, Tuesday 9 July 2019: call for contributions  

  

We are delighted to announce a one-day conference at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, in connection with the AHRC-funded 'Finding a Voice' project, on the topic of adult non-singers learning to sing. The project aims to provide an understanding of the journeys adult non-singers take in learning to sing and the ways in which they can be supported, by combining psychological, educational and artistic research. 

 

A large proportion of the adult population consider themselves non-singers, and self-exclude from singing in all but the most private and informal circumstances. Thus they are potentially unable to access the many personal and social benefits that evidence shows singing can bring. Non-singers may hold negative views of their own singing, believe themselves 'tone deaf' or unable to sing, or simply have lacked opportunity. At the same time, vocal and musical skill levels can vary widely in this group, exposing how complicated it is to co-ordinate perception and action in singing. How do adults learn to sing, and how can they best be supported? What do adults' singing journeys look like (e.g. in developmental, pedagogical, identity and other terms) and how are they experienced? What are the implications for vocal work with non-singing adults in a range of settings (community, adult education, amateur music, vocal teaching, health, therapy etc.)?  The aim of this conference is to bring a range of different perspectives to bear on these complex issues, combining discussion of Finding a Voice research findings with external contributions. 

 

We seek contributions that are relevant to the conference topic, from any practical or academic perspective (including, but not limited to, arts education, research, therapy, or administration; research psychology or clinical practice; performing arts). We encourage a variety of types of contribution, including original research, practical demonstrations, and theoretical or policy discussions/provocations.   Contributions should take into consideration a mixed audience of professional and amateur practitioners, researchers, arts managers and policy makers.  

The whole day will be run as plenary in order to facilitate discussion and exchange. Therefore, in order to ensure adequate opportunity for a range of contributors we have set fairly short time limits.   

We invite  

•abstracts of up to 250 words for 15 minute spoken presentations (plus 5 minutes questions)  

•proposals of up to 250 words for practice-based demonstrations or workshop activities (15 minutes or 30 minutes). Please state your preference for a 15 or 30 minute slot - but note that the number of 30 minute slots is very limited.  

Deadline for abstracts/proposals: 15 March 2019

  

Date: Tuesday 9 July 2019, 0930-1700  

 

Venue: Rehearsal Room 3, Guildhall School of Music & Drama, Milton Court, Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DT  

 

Organisers:  

Dr Karen Wise: Guildhall School of Music & Drama  

Prof Andrea Halpern, Co-investigator, Bucknell University USA.   

Beth Martin: Guildhall School of Music & Drama 

 

Enquiries: karen.wise@gsmd.ac.uk; beth.martin@gsmd.ac.uk;

 findingavoice@gsmd.ac.uk

 

www.gsmd.ac.uk/findingavoice 

 

To submit proposals please complete this form: https://goo.gl/forms/61CBmWfpiX9E1tcn2  

Part time job vacancy in London

Posted by Ross Purves for Christine Kinsella - Tuesday, 8 January 2019, 1:05 PM

 

Dear all

The charity that I run, the London Music Fund (formerly the Mayor of London's Fund for Young Musicians) is looking for a part time programmes assistant to offer admin support c.1 day a week. We are paying £10.55 per hour and are very flexibe on days/times. The role is based at City Hall (near Tower Bridge), and is very much focused on music education. Forthcoming events include workshops sponsosred by ABRSM with the violinist Nicky Benedetti and clarinettist Julian Bliss, and a fundraising event later in the year with Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London.

 

More information here, https://www.londonmusicfund.org/public/images/London%20Music%20Fund%20Programmes%20Assistant%20January%202019.pdf

 

Please do share with any friends or colleagues who may be interested.

Thanks!

 

Chrissy

Fwd: Developing Countries - Resources online --- IFORS --- ### with some new contributions ###

Dear Colleagues, 

The aim of the IFORS Developing Countries On-Line Resources page is to
offer the OR worker all publicly-available materials on the topic of OR
for Development. It also aims to provide a venue for people who are
working in the area to share their completed or in-process work, learn
from others, and stimulate comments and discussions on the
work.Regarding IFORS Developing Countries OR resources website, its
regular updates - and your possible submission of "free" (not copyright
protected) material, you might occasionally visit
http://ifors.org/developing_countries/index.php?title=Main_Page.

"Operational Research" (OR) is the discipline of applying advanced
analytical methods to help make better decisions. By using techniques
such as problem structuring methods and mathematical modelling to
analyze complex situations, Operational Research gives executives the
power to make more effective decisions and build more productive systems.

The International Federation of Operational Research Societies (IFORS;
http://ifors.org/) is an almost 60-year old organization which is
currently composed of 51 national societies.Regional Groups of IFORS
are:ALIO (The Latin American Ibero Association on Operations Research),
APORS (The Association of Asian-Pacific Operational Research Societies),
EURO (The Association of European Operational Research Societies), NORAM
(The Association of North American Operations Research Societies).IFORS
conferences are taking place every three years; IFORS 2017 has been
successfully celebrated in Quebec City, Canada.

Thank you very much for your attention.

With kind regards,
best wishes,
Luciana Buriol, Sue Merchant, Gerhard-Wilhelm Weber

PS: Feedback is welcome via buriol@inf.ufrgs.br,
suemerchant@hotmail.com, gerhard.weber@put.poznan.pl.