The Istanbul Conference

Why don't you guys consider attending to this conference in Istanbul with your written thoughts instead of antagonizing each other? Maqam Music circles here need insight as to what is microtonality and how it can broaden the scope of the music-making process. I'm sure your contributions would be much appreciated, and I would be more than happy to help translate them to Turkish. (I'm also part of this organization, you know...)

Cordially,
Ozan

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CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT

REPRESENTATION IN MUSIC / MUSICAL REPRESENTATION

Istanbul Technical University Turkish Music State Conservatory

Department of Musicology

6-7-8- OCTOBER 2005

Representation has been among main topics in social sciences and humanities over a decade. As a means of expressing thoughts and feelings, music is a carrier of identity, for musical communication / expression operates through representation, and elements of music are representation systems establishing meaning. The concept therefore becomes an important subject in studies of disciplines like musicology, ethnomusicology and sociology of music.
The Conference aims to bring together papers on music in/as representation from various disciplines of social sciences and humanities, creating an opportunity for scholarly exchange. Submissions are expected on such subjects as

*Audio and visual expression strategies regarding cultural representation
*Gender and sexuality in music
*Marketing strategies of music industry in regard of cultural representation
*Scenes, subcultures in musical practice
* Sound analysis of representational systems
* Theoretical approaches to representation in music and musical representation
* Symbol, code, sign and meaning in music
* Image as strategy in musicianship
* Local and global dynamics in music
* The use of music technology for representation.

Abstracts should be sent to by 'pop2005@itu.edu.tr'June 1 2005. Conference program will be announced on July15 2005. The participants will receive information about the details on July 15 2005.

Conference fee: $ 100
Conference Location: Istanbul Technical University Turkish Music State Conservatory Department of Musicology, Macka Campus Istanbul