Call for Papers

1. Shared Experiences in Musicology

We welcome all submissions in the fields of musicology and composition that share Kodály’s commitment to academic rigour and the pursuit of knowledge, in particular as expressed in less-represented cultures. Submissions relating to Kodály’s compositions, composers from other countries who shared Kodály’s ideals, historical research and critical editions are particularly welcome. 

2. Shared Experiences in Folk Music

We welcome all submissions on the topic of folk music in fulfilment of Kodály’s vision of world music as “a great fugue in which the various nations alternately sound”. Papers and panel discussions on folk music research, lecture recitals based on a country or group’s folk music and workshops sharing a folk tradition with the audience are particularly welcome. 

3. Shared Experiences in Performance

We welcome all submissions relating to vocal and instrumental performance that uphold Kodály’s ideals of inclusion, spiritual nourishment and the pursuit of excellence. Submissions relating to performance in a variety of cultures, including community and amateur settings, and musical genres across classical, popular, jazz and folk music from all countries and groups are particularly welcome. 

4. Shared Experiences in Music Education

We welcome all submissions in the area of music education that build on Kodály’s one-hundred-year plan to “let music belong to everyone!” In response to the Symposium theme “Varied Cultures, Shared Experiences” we particularly welcome papers, panel discussions, posters and workshops that showcase international adaptations of the Kodály principle; Kodály as used in early years, tertiary and instrumental settings; and innovative approaches to teaching all genres of music. 

1. Spoken Paper Presentations:
· Academic papers may relate to research in the fields of musicology, folk music, performance or music education, and include research findings, methodologies, or theoretical insights relevant to the symposium themes.
· Each presentation lasts 20 minutes, followed by 10 minutes of discussion.

2. Practice-based Presentations:

· Reports on the presenter(s)’ practice in areas related to the symposium themes: reports on teaching or performance experiences; presentation of informal research findings.

· Each presentation lasts 20 minutes, followed by 10 minutes of discussion.

3. Workshops:
· Practice-oriented sessions: hands-on, interactive sessions aimed at practical applications of the Kodály principles in various contexts relevant to the symposium themes.
· Each workshop lasts 40 minutes, followed by 10 minutes of discussion.

4. Lecture-Recitals:
· Performances supplemented by discussion of musical, historical, theoretical or cultural elements of the works, which may be accompanied by a slide deck or notes for the audience.

· Music by Kodály and/or composers sharing similar characteristics, such as a connection to national culture or an educational emphasis may be presented. Presenters must use their own instruments, apart from piano which will be provided.

· Applicants must include in their proposal a link to an online audio or video file representative of the proposed recital content, as well as a list of requirements (e.g., piano, music stand, space for dance demonstration). 
· Duration: 40 minutes

5. Panel Discussions:

· Groups of two to four presenters may propose a panel consisting of two, three, or four presentations of fifteen minutes each, centred around a common theme.

· Panels will be accepted or rejected in total; the Programme Committee will not break up panels in order to accept individual papers. 

· The panel chair is responsible for submitting:

• A proposal for the panel as a whole; 

• Individual proposals for each presenter/performer on the panel. Chairs are advised to gather all necessary contact information from individual presenters before submission.

6. Poster Presentations:
· The poster format provides an opportunity for delegates to meet informally with presenters and discuss their research. Presenters prepare a poster which will be displayed throughout the course of the symposium.
· At the poster session, presenters may briefly introduce their topic and answer questions (5 minutes max).

Please ensure all required fields in the form are completed. Upon successful submission, you will receive a confirmation message on the final page: “Your response has been recorded.”A member of the Organising Committee will also confirm your abstract submission via email within 5 working days.

Membership requirement: All participants must hold an active membership in the International Kodály Society (full individual, student, or retired persons’ membership) to attend the symposium. By submitting your abstract, you agree to obtain or renew your membership by the time of registration for the symposium. For details, please visit the IKS website, or the contact the IKS Office.

Submission limit: Each individual may submit a maximum of two abstracts as the first author.

Important: The submission form does not save progress for later completion. It is recommended to prepare your abstract and other necessary details beforehand, allowing you to copy and paste the content into the appropriate fields.

Please note: Submitting an abstract does not automatically register you for the symposium. You must complete the separate registration process to attend. Early bird registration is now open.

Authors’ information:

• • Author’s Name (You may add a total of 4 authors. If you have more than 4 authors, please contact the organisers)

• • Affiliation (Name of university, workplace, etc.)

• • Country of Residence

• • Valid Email Address (You will receive the results to this address, so please make sure that it is an active account and that our email address is added to the safe sender list)

Abstract information:

• • Submission type

• • Title (max. 200 characters)

• • Abstract (max. 300 words/2000 characters including spaces)

• • Theme (to indicate which conference theme the presentation is most related to)

• • Language of presentation

Throughout history the advancement of technology has led to enormous progress and expanded human potential. Technology offers opportunities for time- and labour-saving; for the visualisation of new possibilities; for connection and collaboration with like-minded people around the world. Since the digital age, the work of the International Kodály Society and Associated National Institutional Members has been transformed by widespread internet access, recording technologies and digital storage, creating a global community that would have been unimaginable a century ago. 

The risks associated with new developments must also be considered and weighed up. Generative AI can simplify tasks, support idea generation and save time – all valuable considerations in our work as musicians, researchers and educators. However, its overuse has ramifications for our natural environment, for our cognitive abilities and for the visibility of under-represented people – the very cultures our Symposium seeks to celebrate. For this reason, we ask presenters to adhere to our policy of mindful AI use. We ask that you consider the natural environment and your own potential for creativity while writing your proposal, monitor your use of Large Language Models accordingly, and indicate the extent of your use of Generative AI in writing the proposal at time of submission. Preference will be given to proposals that make limited or no use of Generative AI. We hope that your proposal will reflect your personality, background, culture, strengths and weaknesses as part of our shared global heritage and the unique beauty of every individual.