Conference on British Music
School of Music – Conservatorium, Monash University, 17-19 September 2010
- About the Conference
- Programme Outline
- Key Dates
- Abstracts
- Registration
- Prize
- Accommodation
- Travel
- Transfers
- Office Space
- Technology
- Miscellaneous Information
- Links
- Inquiries
About the Conference
The conference welcomes papers exploring any aspect of British music and musical life in any period. Papers are particularly encouraged which discuss forgotten or less-explored repertoire and composers. Without limiting the remit of the conference, areas of investigation may include British writings about music, reception of British music abroad, ‘foreign’ composers resident in Britain, music broadcasting and concert life in Britain, and intersections between music and literature, politics, modernism, postmodernism, nationalism, and colonialism.
Although it is expected to draw mainly on scholars from the fields of musicology, history and cultural studies, the conference hopes to bring together delegates from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds.
As it is the only conference on British music to be held in the southern hemisphere, it also provides those who may be unable to attend a conference further north with an opportunity to meet and exchange ideas.
Programme Outline
The programme will consist of two (or possibly three) parallel sessions on Friday and Saturday 17 and 18 September in the Performing Arts Building on Monash’s Clayton Campus, which houses the School of Music.
On Sunday 19 September the University will host its annual ‘Music in the Round’ Festival, which for 2010 will include at least four one-hour concerts of music by British composers.
Conference delegates will be offered discounted tickets to ‘Music in the Round’. Details will be posted on this site in mid-2010.
Key Dates
1 April - Deadline for submission of abstracts
1 May - Decision on abstracts announced
1 May - Registration opens
1 September - Publication of conference and concert programme
10 September - Deadline for applications for the Student Prize
Abstracts
Abstracts (300 words) for individual papers, panel sessions (comprising 3 or 4 speakers) or lecture-recitals (of 60 or 90 minutes) should be sent to Dr Paul Watt at the address below.
Registration
Opens on 1 May 2010.
Prize
A prize will be made to the best paper presented by a postgraduate student from any University enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree. Applications for the prize can be made on the Registration Form, which will be posted on this site by 1 May 2010.
Accommodation
Accommodation will be available in flats at Mannix College, a residential college of the University, and a short walk from the School of Music. Rooms are for single or twin occupancy and all rooms are ensuite. Some student rooms (with shared bathroom facilities) may also be available.
Bookings can be made, via registration from this site, from 1 May 2010. We strongly recommend early registration to secure accommodation at Mannix College. Accommodation at nearby hotels can also be arranged.
Accommodation at Mannix College can be booked for the duration of your stay in Melbourne, not just for the days of the conference.
Travel
Getting to Monash’s Clayton Campus (includes a Map)
All international flights to Melbourne arrive at Melbourne Airport (aka Tullamarine Airport).
Transfers
An airport shuttle bus operates daily between the University and Melbourne Airport.
The Airport pick-up location is situated on the Ground Floor, outside the International terminal, and departs weekdays at 7:00am, 9:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 5:15pm, 7:15pm. These times are subject to change without notice, so please confirm all times with the vendor (see below).
The Monash drop off and pick up points are: Mannix College, Bus Loop, South East flats, Roberts Hall car park (opposite the Halls of Residence).
Fare: Approximately $20 per person. Group discounts are available. Large luggage items may incur a charge (e.g. surfboard, golf bags, large boxes etc.)
Contact details: Dandenong Airport Shuttle Bus
Phone: +61 3 9782 6766
Office Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday - Friday ONLY.
Office Space
The School of Music will provide an office with a PC with word processing (including power-point), internet and printing facilities for conference delegates. A booking sheet will be placed on the door (one person at a time). No charge will be made for printing or photocopying presentation-related handouts. A photocopying card will be supplied to all delegates.
The office will be open from 9.00am-5.00pm on each day of the conference.
Technology
A technician will be on hand in every session to ensure the smooth running of technology. Presenters will be scheduled to upload powerpoints and audio files (and to test them) with the School’s technician ahead of their presentations. The School will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to files or personal computer equipment.
If there is a risk your audio-visuals will not work, we suggest you provide handouts. Photocopying handouts may be done within the School free of charge.
Miscellaneous Information
Monash University’s Clayton Campus (its main Campus) is 20 kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD and we therefore strongly recommend booking accommodation at Mannix College, despite good public transport links from the CBD to Clayton.
September in Melbourne is the first month of spring. The average daily temperature is 17° celsius with an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Links
Links: Monash University
Monash School of Music - Conservatorium
Monash University British Music Studies Research Group
Monash University Academy of Performing Arts
Links: Libraries and Archives
Grainger Museum, University of Melbourne
Monash University Sir Louis Matheson Library
National Library of Australia, Canberra
State Library of Victoria, Melbourne
Links: General
Tourist Information, City of Melbourne
Tourist Information, State of Victoria
National Gallery of Victoria [Melbourne CBD]
Federation Square [Melbourne CBD]
Inquiries
Dr Paul Watt
paul.watt@arts.monash.edu.au
Tel. +613 9905 3634