Conference to be held at Boston University, Boston, March 5-7, 2026
The program committee for the Haydn Society of North America (HSNA) and the Mozart Society of America (MSA) invites proposals for presentations on topics related to Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and other topics related to famed musicologist H. C. Robbins Landon’s research interests. The conference will be held March 5-7 at Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts.
Proposals for individual papers, lecture-recitals, and panels on all topics relating to Haydn, Mozart, or other composers/topics that align with H. C. Robbins Landon’s research interests and publication history are welcome. The committee also welcomes submissions of all proposals that engage with various aspects of music during the eighteenth century.
Proposals for individual papers and lecture-recitals should include all of the following:
- a presentation title and abstract of no more than 300 words;
- a brief biography of the author(s) for inclusion in the conference program;
- a note providing proposal title and contact information for the presenter(s).
Proposals for panels (of three to four 20-minute presentations, shorter “lightning talks,” or roundtable
discussions) should include all of the following:
- a panel title and abstract for the entire panel of no more than 300 words
- a presentation title and abstract of no more than 300 words for each presentation
- a brief biography for each member of the panel for inclusion in the conference program
- a note providing proposal title and contact information for each member of the panel
Proposals for concerts (not to exceed 100 minutes) should include all of the following:
- a concert title or theme, and provisional program;
- a brief biography of the performer(s) for inclusion in the conference program;
- a note providing the contact information for the performer(s).
All presentations will be allotted 30 minutes, including questions and discussion; therefore, papers should
be kept to 20 minutes. Lecture-recitals may be allotted up to 60 minutes at the discretion of the program
committee.
Please submit proposals by email no later than December 15, 2015 to jsmackay@loyno.edu (program
chair). Applicants can expect to receive a decision by January 15, 2026.
Up-to-date information will also be posted on the HSNA and MSA websites. Inquiries may be sent to
jsmackay@loyno.edu
Dr. James S. MacKay
Professor of Music Theory, Loyola University New Orleans