The Association for Technology in Music Instruction (ATMI)

The Conference Committee of ATMI invites the submission of proposals for
papers, presentations, workshops, panels, and software demonstrations to
be presented at the 1996 ATMI Conference. This meeting will be held
jointly with the College Music Society and will take place OCTOBER 24-27
in Atlanta, Georgia.

PAPERS,PRESENTATIONS, and WORKSHOPS:
Topics dealing with all aspects of technology in music instruction are
welcome. Especially encouraged are papers, presentations, and workshops
that focus on the topics listed below.

1) The Internet and Its Use in Teaching, Especially the
Incorpration of Newer Technologies (e.g., ShockWave and Java)
2) Interactive Distance Learning
3) Multimedia: Integrating Video, Graphics, Text, and Music
4) Multimedia: Using Affordable Software to Create Effective
Instruction
5) Research on the Effectiveness of Music Technology
(contributions in this topic are especially welcome)
6) Using Technology In the Music Studio (Music Performance)

PANEL DISCUSSIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
The Conference Committee is extremely interested in informative,
insightful panels that deal with real-world issues--and that will
stimulate input from the conference attendees. The Committee
seeks proposals for the following specific areas:

1) Technology Standards for Music Degrees
2) Multimedia Training and Degree Programs
3) Attitudes Toward Technology, Including Issues Such as the
"Learning Curve Problem," Motivation, etc.
4) How to Develop Budgets, Facilities, and Administrative Support
5) Developing Ties with Music Industry
6) Profiles of Technology Curricula and/or Research in Music
Units (College Music Schools/Departments, Public/Private
Schools and School Districts)

SOFTWARE DEMONSTRATIONS:
Also encouraged are presentations that focus on newly authored software
from all aspects of the music curriculum. Especially welcomed are
programs that take an innovative approach to music teaching and learning.
Proposals should include a complete description of the software's design
and its use in the teaching environment.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: All proposals will be submitted for blind review
and authors are encouraged to exclude references to individuals or
institutions that might compromise this process. Proposals for papers,
presentations, and workshops should include clear statements of
theoretical background, methodology, and conclusions. Panel proposals
should include a complete description of the content to be covered,
panelists and their affiliation, and confirmation of panelists
participation. Proposals should be no more than 2,000 words and contain
a detailed listing of required equipment and operating system(s).
Deadline for submission is MAY 15, 1996. E-mail, regular mail, and fax
submissions will be acknowledged upon receipt. Individuals whose
proposals are accepted must be members of ATMI to present at the 1996
conference.

Send four copies of each proposal to:

Jack Taylor
ATMI Program Chair
214 KMU
Center for Music Research
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-2098
Phone (voice): 904-644-5786
FAX: 904-644-6100

E-mail submissions are especially encouraged and can be sent to:

taylor@cmr.fsu.edu (Internet)