International Council for Traditions of Music and Dance
A Non-Governmental Organization in Formal Consultative Relations with UNESCO
Upcoming Sessions for Early Career Scholars at the 48th ICTMD World Conference
We are excited to announce several special sessions tailored for early career scholars during the 48th ICTMD World Conference, set to take place in Wellington, New Zealand, in 2025. These sessions are designed to foster networking, collaboration, and professional development among emerging scholars in the field of ethnomusicology.
Session IF: Meeting of the ICTMD Early Career Scholars Network (ECSN)
• Date: January 10, 2025
• Time: 18:45 - 20:15
• Chairs: Kendra Stepputat and Meri Haami
This session will provide a unique opportunity for early career scholars to connect, share experiences, and discuss future initiatives. Co-chaired by Kendra Stepputat and Meri Haami, the meeting will serve as a platform for discussing the role and activities of the ECSN within the ICTMD community.
• Date: January 10, 2025
• Time: 18:45 - 20:15
• Chairs: Kendra Stepputat and Meri Haami
This session will provide a unique opportunity for early career scholars to connect, share experiences, and discuss future initiatives. Co-chaired by Kendra Stepputat and Meri Haami, the meeting will serve as a platform for discussing the role and activities of the ECSN within the ICTMD community.
Session IIIE12: RILM ECSN Workshop
• Date: January 11, 2025
• Time: 17:00 - 18:30
• Facilitator: Tina Frühauf
ABSTRACT. Répertoire International de Littérature Musicale will offer a 90-minute workshop on research techniques focusing on bibliography, historiography, online databases, and other research tools relevant to ethnographers and practitioners in ethnomusicology and dance studies, especially graduate students and early-career scholars. Depending on participants' interests, the workshop may include discussions on navigating databases and online resources, reference works, and locating and working with sources in ethnomusicology and other disciplines, as well as conducting initial research in languages other than English. The topic of writing abstracts may also be covered. Through short presentations of participants' research projects, guided discussion, and breakout groups, the workshop will provide a setting for engaging in global dialogue and for sharing and expanding critical debate on current research in ethnomusicology and dance studies while strengthening the knowledge of solid research techniques. The workshop will be led by Tina Frühauf and Zdravko Blažeković. Those wishing to participate should send an abstract summarizing their research interests and a short bio by 1 December 2024 via: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mmN1mD_tEhK_S8Rd-MPMxt1R1UUXMzqUsbozmaDWAbc/edit
• Date: January 11, 2025
• Time: 17:00 - 18:30
• Facilitator: Tina Frühauf
ABSTRACT. Répertoire International de Littérature Musicale will offer a 90-minute workshop on research techniques focusing on bibliography, historiography, online databases, and other research tools relevant to ethnographers and practitioners in ethnomusicology and dance studies, especially graduate students and early-career scholars. Depending on participants' interests, the workshop may include discussions on navigating databases and online resources, reference works, and locating and working with sources in ethnomusicology and other disciplines, as well as conducting initial research in languages other than English. The topic of writing abstracts may also be covered. Through short presentations of participants' research projects, guided discussion, and breakout groups, the workshop will provide a setting for engaging in global dialogue and for sharing and expanding critical debate on current research in ethnomusicology and dance studies while strengthening the knowledge of solid research techniques. The workshop will be led by Tina Frühauf and Zdravko Blažeković. Those wishing to participate should send an abstract summarizing their research interests and a short bio by 1 December 2024 via: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mmN1mD_tEhK_S8Rd-MPMxt1R1UUXMzqUsbozmaDWAbc/edit
We encourage all early career scholars attending the conference to participate in these sessions. They promise to be enriching experiences, offering valuable opportunities for professional growth and community building.
We look forward to seeing you in Wellington!
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