CFP: "Masculinities in Wind Music", Univ. of Music and Performing Arts Graz, 8-9 May 2025

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The International Center for Wind Music Research and the Center for Gender Studies and Diversity at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz will organise the international conference "Masculinities in Wind Music" from 8 to 9 May 2025 at Institute 12 Oberschützen (Austria).

The wind music is traditionally considered a male-dominated homosociality. The aim of current wind music research is to examine the socio-historical reasons and consequences of the development of this image and to shed light on its implications. What role does the imaginary collective, the community, economic aspects, personal preferences, etc. play in the gender-specific distribution of wind instruments and activities or in the formation of stereotypes in the wind music? Do the changes bring about a levelling of traditional gender differences or, for example, the development of a ‘female masculinity’ within the wind music scene? This conference is intended to provide a basis and new knowledge for this still little-researched topic, but it should also serve as a stimulus for individual institutes to develop new initiatives independently or in cooperation.

Presenters are invited to submit their proposals in the following categories:
- Masculine homosociality in the wind music
- The imaginary collective in the wind music
- Prejudices and clichés of masculinity in wind music
- Gender-specific experiences in wind music
- Role of women in wind music and wind music research
- Changes and transformation processes
- Evaluation of the role of institutions in change
- Gender-related regional and international differences in wind music
Proposals on general themes are particularly welcome, but other aspects will also be considered, including research in progress.

Presentation formats:
- Lecture 20 minutes (+10min discussion)
- Lecture recital 20 minutes (+10 discussion)
- Poster presentation (Format A1)

Abstract (max. 300 words) and short biography (max. 150 words incl. contact details) should be sent to david.gasche -at- kug.ac.at. In the case of a lecture recital, additional material (e.g. audio or video files) may be included.

Conference languages are German and English.

Please send your documents by 30 January 2025.
Applicants will be notified by 15 February 2025 at the latest.

Contact
Dr. David Gasche, david.gasche -at- kug.ac.at 

More information will become available at https://institut-oberschuetzen.kug.ac.at/forschung/pannonische-forschungsstelleinternationales-zentrum-fuer-blasmusikforschung/aktuelles