CALL FOR PAPERS

Allegheny Chapter

of the

American Musicological Society

Spring 2022 Meeting

Saturday, April 23rd

Zoom Virtual Meeting

The Spring 2022 Meeting of the Allegheny Chapter of the American Musicological Society will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022 via Zoom.

Presenters are invited to submit a proposal for individual papers, video presentations lecture-recitals, seminar panels, or other presentation formats on any subject of musicological interest.

An abstract of max. 350 words for all proposal types, along with the proposed title should be submitted by Tuesday, March 15th.  Please identify proposal type in submission.

We encourage proposal submissions for a number of scholarly presentation formats. In accordance with AMS policies, please follow these guidelines:

  1. Individual papers should be no longer than 20 minutes with 10 minutes of discussion.
  2. “Lightning” sessions consist of individual 8-10 minute talks with additional discussion or media. Entire session will fill a one-hour slot.
  3. Video presentation abstracts should include information on the goals and format of the presentation. Additional guidelines will be distributed with acceptance.
  4. Seminar panels will distribute written papers ahead of the conference and include extended discussion of the topic. See AMS Seminar FAQ for additional information on proposing a topic and why to choose this format: https://www.amsmusicology.org/page/MinneapolisSeminarFAQ
  5. Additional formats (virtual workshops, roundtables, lecture-recitals) should fill an hour and 20-minute slot. Please identify session format, viability for virtual presentation/participation, musicological significance, and participant roles in the abstract.

Please submit abstracts for both individual proposals and alternative sessions to: jennifer.walker2@mail.wvu.edu

We are also pleased to announce that this meeting will feature “A Conversation with Deane Root,” moderated by Megan Woller and Christopher Lynch, to honor his career and to highlight the annual Deane L. Root Student Paper Award, sponsored by the Center for American Music in the University of Pittsburgh Library System, that honors an exceptional paper presented by a student at a meeting of the Allegheny Chapter of the American Musicological Society.

All submissions will be evaluated by a blind peer-review process, and those from a committee member’s immediate colleagues or students will not be forwarded by the chair to that member.

Jennifer Walker

Program Committee Chair

Assistant Professor of Musicology

West Virginia University

jennifer.walker2@mail.wvu.edu