INSTRUMENTAL & VOCAL MUSIC TEACHING COMMISSION

21 - 24 July, 2026

IVMTC - Home Call for Papers IVMTC Awards

Instrumental & Vocal Music Teaching Commission

ISME Commission Pre-Conference Seminar

Call for Papers 2026

Theme

Inclusivity, sustainability, and relationality in instrumental/vocal teaching

Dates

21-24 July, 2026

Venue

Université Laval, Québec,
Canada

The IVMT Commission invites abstract submissions aligned with the theme – Inclusivity, sustainability, and relationality in instrumental/vocal teaching. The table below provides a brief overview of the available submission types. Please scroll down for detailed descriptions and comprehensive submission guidelines.
The IVMTC proudly instigates a series of awards. These include 2 Graham Bartle Travel Awards, and 2 preconference presentation awards. More details on the submission platform

Submission types at a glance

Type of submissions	Abstract word limit	Duration (mins)	Max No. of Co-Presenters / Panelists	Max No. of Co- Authors
Full Spoken papers	400 word Abstract + 3000 word full paper Same time	30 min + 15 min	1 - 2	Unlimited
Spoken papers	400 Words	20 min + 10 min	1 - 2	Unlimited
Posters	400 - 450 Words	6 min - 8 min	1	Unlimited
Workshops	400 words	45 min	1 - 2	1 - 2
Symposia	800 words	90 min	3 - 6	3 - 6

Important Dates

Abstract Submission Deadline   :   31 October 2025
Result notification                        :   TBA
Registrations will open                :   TBA

Submission Guidelines

Go to Submission Guidelines Page

Multiple submissions Policy for IVMTC

Number of Submissions per Author: Each author can submit up to two abstracts.
Number of Presenters per Abstract: Please check the table above.

Pathways to Publication for IVMTC

All accepted abstracts will be included in the Conference Proceedings
All accepted abstract titles will appear in the Conference Program
All accepted Full Papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings

Pathways to 37th ISME World Conference, Montreal

All accepted abstracts from the Pre-Conference Seminars will have the opportunity to be presented as Posters at the 37th World Conference at Montreal in July 2026. You will be extended an invitation once your Pre-conference Seminar abstract is accepted.

Submission types In Detail

Full Papers

Abstract length: Should not exceed 400 words
Full Paper Length: Papers should not exceed 3,000 words, including explanatory notes and appendices, but excluding title, abstract and references. Up to 2 tables and figures may be included in the full paper alone.
Presentation duration:- 30 min + 15 min discussion
Description:- The paper should report recently completed research that contributes to the theory or practice of music education and/or musician’s health.
Submitters should agree to journalistic copyright agreement and both must be submitted at the same time
Full papers will be published in the IVMTC Pre-Conference proceedings

Spoken paper

Abstract length: abstract not more than 400 words
Presentation duration: 20 + 10 min
Description: Spoken paper abstracts must address and will be reviewed on the following five elements:
1. Background
2. Objectives or purposes
3. Content (including description of workshop activities)
4. Methods, approaches or modes of inquiry (including description of how the audience will be engaged in practical interaction)
5. Applications for music education
References, if required, should be added to the end of the document and are not included in the word count.

Spoken papers will not be considered for publication in the conference proceedings

Posters

Abstract length: abstract not more than 400 words
Presentation duration: 8 mins
Description: Poster sessions combine graphic display of materials with the opportunity for individualised, informal discussion of the research throughout a 90-minute session. Individual presenters set up displays representing their papers in a large area with other presenters. Because of the physical configuration of this type of session, no additional audiovisual equipment, such as a screen or LCD projector, is provided.
Abstracts for Poster submissions must follow the same rules given for Papers, above.
Authors of accepted Posters are invited to bring with them a Poster to display during the Conference.
Poster specifications (size, format, etc.) will be provided upon acceptance. We will provide a dedicated time to allow authors to speak briefly about their paper in one or more poster sessions at the pre-conference.

Workshops

Abstract length: 400 words or fewer for abstract
• References, should be added to the end of the document and are not included in the word count.
Presentation duration: 45 mins
Description: A workshop or demonstration provides an opportunity to exchange information or work on a common problem, project, practice or shared interest. Presentations are brief, allowing adequate time for reflective discussion, ‘hands-on’ activity, and/or interaction.
The workshop format is designed for sessions that provide information relevant to the research process, professional practice or other elements of the work of music education professionals. You may wish to present a more practical, demonstrative, practitioner based presentation, or arts-based research presentation with educational/ research orientation

Symposia

Abstract length: An 800-word abstract that outlines the overall theme of the session and briefly summarizes each presenter’s topic must be submitted. Remember not to include any identifying information in the abstract; co-panelists may be labeled as Participant #1, Participant #2, etc.

Symposium submissions need to nominate a chair who will act as the corresponding author

Presentation duration: 90 mins
Description: 3-6 people in a Symposium Panel
Abstracts must address and will be reviewed on the following five items:
1. Alignment to instrumental/vocal music learning-teaching science
2. Theoretical/pedagogical foundation of the paper
3. Aim/focus/context of the work/research reported
4. Methodology/approach/mode of inquiry
5. Results and/or summary of the main ideas
6. Conclusions and implications for music education