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29th Annual Sea Music Festival Symposium at Mystic Seaport
| Location: | Connecticut, United States |
| Call for Papers Date: | 2008-03-10 (Archive) |
| Date Submitted: |
2007-11-21 |
| Announcement ID: |
159548 |
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Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT June 14, 2008.
Mystic Seaport’s 29th Annual Symposium “MUSIC OF AMERICA AND THE SEA”
We are seeking proposals for papers in History, Folklore, Literature, Ethnomusicology, or other appropriate disciplines that address any aspect of music or verse of the sea or inland waters from the Age of Sail through the present day. The symposium is part of a three day event whose focus celebrates the lives and work of sailors through musical performance.
Topics of interest have included: Shipboard work songs, songs of maritime or other occupational trades, seafaring cultures and cultural change, ethnicity and ethnic influences, cultural exchanges, ballad and broadside traditions, technology, regional interests, and popular culture.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE is March 10, 2008. Audiovisually illustrated presentations are welcome. Papers selected must be submitted in final form by May 7th.
Graduate students are encouraged to submit a proposal.
Speakers will receive lodging and meals and free admission to the festival weekend.
PLEASE SUBMIT PROPOSALS and a brief curriculum vita or resume to:
Dr. Glenn Gordinier, attn: Symposium Williams-Mystic Program Mystic Seaport 75 Greenmanville Ave. Mystic, CT 06355-0990 glenn.gordinier@mysticseaport.org
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Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT June 14, 2008.
Mystic Seaport’s 29th Annual Symposium “MUSIC OF AMERICA AND THE SEA”
We are seeking proposals for papers in History, Folklore, Literature, Ethnomusicology, or other appropriate disciplines that address any aspect of music or verse of the sea or inland waters from the Age of Sail through the present day. The symposium is part of a three day event whose focus celebrates the lives and work of sailors through musical performance.
Topics of interest have included: Shipboard work songs, songs of maritime or other occupational trades, seafaring cultures and cultural change, ethnicity and ethnic influences, cultural exchanges, ballad and broadside traditions, technology, regional interests, and popular culture.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE is March 10, 2008. Audiovisually illustrated presentations are welcome. Papers selected must be submitted in final form by May 7th.
Graduate students are encouraged to submit a proposal.
Speakers will receive lodging and meals and free admission to the festival weekend.
PLEASE SUBMIT PROPOSALS and a brief curriculum vita or resume to:
Dr. Glenn Gordinier, attn: Symposium Williams-Mystic Program Mystic Seaport 75 Greenmanville Ave. Mystic, CT 06355-0990 glenn.gordinier@mysticseaport.org
Email: glenn.gordinier@mysticseaport.org
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