CURRENT PROPOSALS (see below)

* 2010 Biennial Music Educators National Conference; EC SRIG,
Anaheim, CA, March 25-27

* "Educating the Creative Mind" Conference, Kean University, Union, NJ
March 4-6, 2010

* COMMISSION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC EDUCATION (ECME)
14TH ECME SEMINAR, BEIJING NORMAL UNIVERSITY,
Beijing, China 26 – 30 July 2010

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CALL FOR PROPOSALS
2010 Biennial Music Educators National Conference
Anaheim, CA, March 25-27, 2010

The Early Childhood Special Research Interest Group calls for papers to be presented in a session titled "The Role of Play in Young Children’s Music Learning" at the 2010 Biennial Music Educators National Conference in Anaheim, CA, March 25-27.   This session will include several research reports chosen from responses to this call and a synthesis provided by Joanne Rutkowski.  Proposals are solicited for presentation of (a) a recently completed unpublished research project related to the topic, (b) an on-going agenda of research projects (some projects may have been previously published, but others are completed/unpublished, or in preliminary analysis as of October 10), or (c) research in progress (provide preliminary analysis as of October 10). Proposals should include a vita(e) of the presenter(s), a short abstract, and a more extended 1000 word abstract.  Send proposals in Word (.doc or .docx) or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format to Cynthia Taggart, EC SRIG Chair, at taggartc@msu.edu with the subject line "EC Submission" no later than October 10, 2009. List the primary proposer's contact information including office and home telephone numbers as well as e-mail address(es) in the message. Proposals will be reviewed by the SRIG officers and two to four papers will be selected for presentation at the conference session.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS
"Educating the Creative Mind" Conference
Kean University, Union, NJ USA
March 4-6, 2010

We are living in a time of socio-economic and technological change that calls for new ways to approach learning and cultivate thinking. Traditional teaching approaches based on memorization, recitation, and the achievement of the “correct” answer do not accommodate our current, more global understandings about the human mind and the nature of intelligence. To foster an enriched and successful lifelong engagement within a world of rapidly evolving ideas, young people must cultivate habits of mind which are adaptive, reflexive, and creative. An arts-based education prepares young people to meet these growing demands through the nurturance of original thought processes and innovative problem solving. Moreover, a curriculum that integrates the arts can motivate learning in all disciplines and enhance standards-based education.

The purpose of the upcoming “Educating the Creative Mind” Conference is to heighten public awareness of the significance of the arts in children’s lives and education. Throughout this three-day conference, we seek to generate conversations about ways to strengthen arts-based education for young children by inviting educators to share their theories, research and practices.

Our keynote speaker will be Howard Gardner, the internationally renowned Professor of Cognition and Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Policy-makers, educators, school administrators, teachers and parents will be invited to participate in a panel discussion about the implementation of a well-rounded education in early childhood classrooms. Examples of model practices will be demonstrated by teachers while workshops and papers will be presented by educators and researchers. We also plan to include a “Children’s Creative Arts Day” through which children and their parents will participate in hands-on arts activities.

SUBMISSION

We are presently seeking proposals for presentations that focus on learning and teaching of the arts in early childhood, and the role of the arts in promoting creative thinking and a well-rounded education among preschool and early elementary school children. Submissions addressing interdisciplinary issues and arts-based education are encouraged. Schools demonstrating an exemplary practice in early childhood arts education are also invited to present.

Presentation formats will include: (1) Verbally presented papers of 30 minutes; (2) Symposia of 90 minutes (multiple spoken papers having a common theme, with facilitator); (3) Workshops of 60 minutes (hands-on events); and (4) Posters to be displayed at the conference accompanied by an open session of 60 minutes (when interested participants will have the opportunity to discuss with authors).

Please submit an abstract of no more than 500 words describing your proposed session. All submissions are to be formatted as Word documents and sent as e-mail attachments. Indicate the authors’ names, affiliations, email addresses, contact information and presentation format in the email. Please do not include this information on the actual proposal as we will facilitate a blind review by the program committee. Deadline for submission is November 1, 2009. Proposals should be submitted to: creative@kean.edu. Any inquiries should be directed to: Lily Chen-Hafteck at lhafteck@kean.edu or visit our website at www.kean.edu/~creative.

Notification of acceptance will be sent in early December. Authors of accepted proposals will be required to register and attend the conference. (Registration information will be available on the conference website shortly). They will also submit their full papers by January 31, 2010 for publication in the conference proceedings. Selected papers from the proceedings will be invited for a professional publication in early childhood arts education.

CONFERENCE SITE

Founded in 1855, Kean University has grown to become New Jersey’s third largest institution of higher learning and the most prolific producer of teachers in the state. The University is conveniently located within two miles from Newark International Airport. A train station located adjacent to the campus, offering thirty-minute transportation to New York City. Similarly, the University offers easy access to major highways including the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway.

 

 29TH ISME WORLD CONFERENCE
ECME PRE-CONFERENCE SEMINAR 2010, CHINA

COMMISSION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC EDUCATION (ECME)
14TH ECME SEMINAR, BEIJING NORMAL UNIVERSITY,
Beijing, China 26 – 30 July 2010

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
We invite all practitioners and researchers interested in the musical lives of young children from birth to 8 years to attend this exciting event either as a presenter or as a participant. The conference theme is:
Nurturing Children's Musical Lives by Building Bridges Between:
• Care-givers and children
• Pre-school and primary school music learning experiences
• Classroom music education and instrumental teaching
• Music learning in and out of schools, in formal and informal settings
• Children's musics and musics for children

The academic sessions of the seminar will include: 1) Spoken Research Papers, 2) Spoken “Best Practice” Papers, 3) Posters, and 4) Workshops and discussions. The non-
academic activities will include - in the best ECME tradition - song sharing, concerts, touring and many opportunities to get involved in fascinating talks with colleagues from all over the world.

Deadline for Proposals: November 1, 2009

WHAT IS ISME?
The International Society for Music Education is the international organization for music
educators of all categories. ISME believes that lived experiences of music, in all their many aspects, are a vital part of the life of all people. Established in 1953 under the auspices of UNESCO, the Society leads and supports music education worldwide.

WHAT IS THE EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC EDUCATION COMMISSION?

The Vision of ECME
To share international perspectives on current research and teaching practices in early
childhood music education, to promote and advocate for every child's right to a music education in a wide variety of contexts including families, communities, and instructional settings in order to enhance the quality of children's lives.

The Mission of ECME

Desiring to promote music in the lives of all young children, our mission is:
(a) to provide an international forum for the exchange of ideas regarding the various ways in which children may participate in their own musical culture;
(b) to increase the visibility of quality research and teaching strategies in the field of early childhood music education world wide;
(c) to stimulate new research and innovative practices in recognition of every children's right to responsive music education;
(d) to examine the relationships of music and adaptation and resilience to changes in society for children.


VENUE FOR THE COMMISSION SEMINAR

The Beijing Normal University will serve as our hosts for our seminar. For more information on this venue see conference homepage (http://www.isme.org/2010/index.html).

SUBMISSIONS ARE INVITED FOR:
Early Childhood Music Education (ECME) Commission Seminar: Nurturing Children's
Musical Lives by Building Bridges, 26 – 30 July 2010
• Spoken Research Papers
• Spoken “Best Practices” Papers
• Poster Presentations
• Workshops or Demonstrations


POSTER SESSION AT WORLD CONFERENCE (AUGUST 1– 6, 2010)
Posters will be selected for the Poster Session as part of the Commission's presentation
activities at the 29th ISME World Conference in Beijing. (Participants in the Poster Session will be responsible for all their own expenses). Because Seminar presentations will have been reviewed by the ECME Commission, they will not be reviewed again by the World Conference selection committee but will be taken on recommendation of the Commission.

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS
Please note that these submission guidelines are for everyone who would like to propose a
session at the ECME Commission, July 26 – 30. It is also possible to submit a different paper directly to the ISME World Congress Conference, August 1 – 5, 2010 on that website (http://www.isme.org/2010/index.html). All proposals for ECME (see comission link here - http://www.isme.org/2010/commission_seminars.html), should conform to the instructions below. Submissions that are not presented in the required format will not be considered.

1. Spoken Research Papers
We invite presenters to share results of their experimental research, empirical investigation, or ethnological observation. Presenters are allotted 25 minutes to present the results of their
study. Following each presentation, 15 minutes will be allotted for questions and discussion.

2. Spoken “Best Practices” Papers
We invite presenters to share an example of “best practice” in early childhood education. The presentation may include novel didactical approaches, pedagogical theories, and implications for future work. Presenters are allotted 25 minutes to present the results of their research. Following each presentation, 15 minutes will be allotted for questions and discussion.

3. Poster Presentation
We invite presenters to share results of research, research in progress, “best practice”, and new ideas in early childhood music education in a poster format. Each poster presenter will have three minutes to present a brief overview of the poster using a powerpoint slide to all conference participants. Participants will then have one hour to visit posters and engage in informal dialogue.

4. Workshops or Demonstrations
We invite presenters to share ideas of working with children in a workshop format. Presenters will be allotted 45 minutes to present a workshop following the presentation; 15 minutes will be allotted for discussion and questions. For more information about workshops and to submit a proposal.

For detailed information and to submit a proposal for the above options, see commission
page.


DEADLINE
All paper or workshop proposals must be submitted electronically onto the website no later than 1 November 2009, for both the ECME Commission Seminar and the Commission Poster Session at the ISME World Conference. Presenters will be notified of acceptance on or before March 1, 2010.

DO NOT SUBMIT THE SAME PAPER/PROPOSAL FOR THE WORLD CONFERENCE.

NOTE: it is a requirement to be an ISME Individual Member at the time of submission, at the time of acceptance and at the time of presentation.

WHERE TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS
For electronic submission details, go to: http://www.isme.org/2010/commission_seminars.html

Submissions will be accepted online only.. In cases where online submission is not possible or provides undue hardship, alternative submission methods may be provided; please contact the Commission Chair or ISME Office for more information.