[The New Lexicon] I. [OPEN CALL]

[Urban Megušar]

Dear all,

I am pleased to share an Open Call for [The New Lexicon] I. — an international research residency devoted to advancing the philosophies of various musical disciplines as rigorous fields of inquiry.  

Across four online seminars and a culminating public residency at Bled Contemporary Music Week, participants will articulate the philosophical premises of their practices, develop projects through critical exchange, and contribute to a shared yet plural vocabulary for thinking music anew.

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FORMAT:

Stage I | Articulation and Presentation Two online seminars introduce participants’ practices, projects, and research questions, with attention to their conceptual premises, methods, and artistic stakes.

Stage II | Critical Inquiry and Development Two online seminars examine the grounds, methods, and functions of philosophy of music composition while establishing trajectories for artistic and research development.

Stage III | Public Presentation and Exchange | June 14-25, 2027

Participants present their research through lectures and discussions at the seventh Bled Contemporary Music Week in Bled, Slovenia.

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RESEARCH GROUPS:

– Philosophy of Music Composition

– Philosophy of Music Performance

– Philosophy of Music Research

– Philosophy of Music Technology

– Philosophy of Musical Arts

– Philosophy of Music Education

– Philosophy of Music Theory

– Philosophy of Music Evolution 

– Philosophy of Music Management and Leadership

– Philosophy of Music Journalism Philosophy of Music Culture

– Philosophy of Music Institutions– Philosophy of Music Improvisation

– Philosophy of Musical Ideas– Philosophy of Music History

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The New Lexicon is produced by .abeceda [Institute for Research in Art, Critical Thought and Philosophy], a public-benefit NGO and non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing contemporary artistic practices and critical inquiry. Through its innovative programmes, .abeceda has gained international recognition as one of the leading platforms for contemporary music and artistic research in the Adriatic region and across Europe. www.abeceda.io 

APPLY by October 15, 2026 

More information: https://www.the-new-lexicon.com/

Kind regards,

Urban Megušar 

Inštitut .abeceda | Inštitut za raziskave umetnosti, kritične misli in filozofije
.abeceda Institute | Institute for Research
in Art, Critical Thought and Philosophy