REGION 9 CONFERENCE
February 13-15 2025
University of British Columbia
School of Music
HOSTED BY:
Proposals & Registration
Those attending the conference must be a member of the North American Saxophone Alliance. Membership details are available at http://www.saxophonealliance.org/join.asp
There is a separate registration fee for attendance of the NASA Region 9 Conference. Fees are payable via Julia Nolan by e-transfer at nolan.julia@gmail.com.
Please ensure "NASA Registration" is in the description when you send e-transfer.
Students: $20.00 CAD
General: $25.00 CAD
PROPOSALS
Proposals submissions will be accepted only from student and professionals members of the North American Saxophone Alliance. You must join NASA or renew your membership in the Alliance before you submit your proposal.
Membership details are available at http://www.saxophonealliance.org/join.asp
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PROPOSAL INFORMATION
We welcome proposals for performances, papers, panel discussions, lectures, lecture-recitals, clinics, master classes, and other presentations that relate to saxophone performance, pedagogy, research, or other areas of concern to saxophonists. Our goal is to assemble a series of balanced offerings for the conference.
All proposals must be RECEIVED by Wednesday, January 15th 2025.
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CALL FOR PARTICIPATION PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
Complete proposals include the following:
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This complete application form.
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Biographical information for the PRESENTER(S). Proposals for lectures, panel discussions, master classes, or other non-performance events should include biographical information for all participants. Be sure to include information for all ensemble members, accompanists, etc. Experienced chamber groups may also submit an ensemble biography (approximately 100 word biographies).
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Biographical information for the COMPOSER(S). (approximately 100 words)
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A short justification for presentation at this conference. This should provide reasons why your event should be included on the program.
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For lectures and panel discussions, include an abstract of no more than 250 words that outlines your presentation. The abstract should accurately reflect the entire content of the presentation (thesis, methods, conclusions).
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If submitting more than one proposal, please rank your proposals from most preferred (e.g. #1) to least preferred. This ranking is required in the event that all proposals cannot be accepted due to space or time constraints.
—All performance proposals must be limited to 20 minutes —
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Questions about performance space, resources, performers, or any other considerations may be directed to Dr. Julia Nolan, conference host, at nolan.julia@gmail.com.
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No problem! You can register without needing to submit a proposal at the same link!
Guest Artist
Stay tuned for more information, coming soon!
Getting Here
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By Plane
Fly into the YVR Airport in Richmond, BC
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By Car
Park at the Fraser Parkade or in the small lot next to the School of Music for convenience
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By Bus
The UBC busloop is a 15 minute walk from the music building