A series of Papers, Workshops, and Concerts focusing on Microtonal Music

• An event of the International Ekmelic Music Society
• in cooperation with the Institut für Neue Musik of the Mozarteum University Salzburg

• Concept and overall charge: Agustín Castilla-Ávila

Call for Papers

The International Ekmelic Music Society in Salzburg, Austria is pleased to announce a Call for Papers for the VI. Symposium “Mikrotöne: Small is beautiful” in collaboration with the Mozarteum University Salzburg between 3 and 6 July 2025.

We invite submission of abstracts of up to 300 words. Papers may address the music of any period, concerning ekmelic research issues such as tuning systems, historical aspects or new microtonal compositions. Demonstrations and lecture recitals are very welcome. Papers to be presented should be 45 minutes in length (35 min. presentation and 10 min. discussion).

Papers should be presented in person. Online papers might also be included (to be decided by the commission in April 2025).

The language of the symposium is English.

Address

Please, send your abstract (in English or in German) to:

Deadline

Monday, 31 March 2025

Costs

There are no congress fees.

There might be travel bursaries for the participants, depending on the kind support by different institutions.

Active participants are entitled to attend any presentations at the symposium. Listeners can acquire a membership for the International Ekmelic Music Society, which allows entrance to all the presentations, including the concerts.

Contact

For any questions, please contact Agustín Castilla-Ávila: castillaavilahotmailcom