CALL FOR PAPERS!
The University of the Philippines (UP) College of Music Graduate Student Council in partnership with the UP College of Music Graduate Program in Diliman and UP Visayas is welcoming scholarly and creative/performance presentations for its international forum, to be held on June 25-27, 2025 at the University of the Philippines, Visayas (UPV), Iloilo, one of the finest maritime centers in The Philippines. The CALL is open to graduate (Master/PhD) students in music or interrelated fields. We welcome researchers, performers, and composers. The presentation of their saliksik, or explorations and critical insights of music and its interrelated disciplines, aims to build scholarship, performativity, and creativity.
In this forum, students will be presenting part of their thesis/dissertations or creative work-in-progress studies. The gathering opens an opportunity for a student’s work to be presented, talked about, critically reviewed, and opened to the enrichment of others in the field.
The forum will have paper presentations, discussions, lecture-demonstrations of music/dance performances, and a roundtable discussion of graduate students.
The forum activities are aligned with the UP CMu’s mission of achieving “a community of thinking and creative performing artists and scholars transforming the world through ideas, sound, and movement.”
Submission Guidelines:
1. Abstract Submission:
a. Submit an abstract summarizing your research or creative work that includes purpose, methodology, result, and implication. Limit your submission to 250-300 words
b. Include 5 keywords only that reflect the content of your research.
c. Authors of submitted abstracts will be subject to a blind review.
d. Only authors of accepted abstracts will be emailed.
2. Presentation Duration:
a. Each presenter is given a 15-minute presentation, followed by a 5-minute question and answer session.
3. Important Dates
a. Abstract Submission: March 7, 2025
b. Notice of Acceptance: April 4, 2025
c. Deadline of Confirmation and Registration: April 11, 2025
FORUM will be on June 25-27, 2025
4. Upon receipt of acceptance, please prepare your full paper using this format (Forum proceedings will be published):
a. Times New Roman, 12 pt
b. APA citation
c. Length: limited to 8000 words, excluding references and appendices.
THEMES
Bugsay: Critical Reflections in Music Education
Bugsay examines the dynamic and evolving landscape of music education that reflect and discuss the contemporary challenges of pedagogical practices, technology, innovations, and other various related studies. Through the presenters’ critical lens, a deeper understanding of the role of music education in personal and societal development can be achieved.
Panakayon: Music and Maritime Culture
Panakayon probes the rich sound expressions of the different communities in the maritime Southeast Asia region. It ruminates on the variety of styles of the contemporary performing arts of Southeast Asia and how we respond to the effects of their history of colonialization and globalization.
Bugana: Music and Form of Production(s)
Bugana embodies the concept of abundance in music and production, reflecting rich cultural traditions and creative expression. It encompasses collaborative performance, artisanal craftsmanship, and modern technological innovations in music creation. From traditional festivals to global fusion and sustainable practices, bugana highlights the interplay of heritage and contemporary methods in celebrating artistic and cultural wealth.
Panikop: Open Topics about Music
Panikop welcomes various topics that will help uncover contemporary issues in global, national, and local levels. With panikop, we see the interplay of related disciplines with music and find alternative ways to address sustainability, diversity, and other concerns.
We are looking forward to your participation and have a meaningful engagement and exchange of ideas at the forum!
For inquiries, email: UPMUSICSaliksikMusika@gmail.com