8th Conference of the EuNet MERYC

European Network of Music Educators and Researchers of Young Children

University of Cambridge, United Kingdom

20th - 24th June 2017

CALL FOR PAPERSSubmission Deadline: November 30th, 2016

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The 8th MERYC Conference will be hosted by MERYC-UK and Professor Pamela Burnard of The Faculty of Education, Homerton College, Cambridge University from 20 th to 24th

June 2017.

The conference title is: Creating Musical Spaces: Origins, Cultures and Childhoods and the focus of MERYC2017 is interdisciplinary discussion and dissemination of new, unpublished research relating to the field of music and early childhood (0-8 years) in education (school and extracurricular contexts) and everyday life, both in theoretical research and innovative approaches to practice. The main aim of MERYC is to improve European research and practice with young children and music. For this reason, only European people will act as presenters at the MERYC Conference. Educators and researchers from other continents are welcome to attend the Conference as participants who do not present.

This 8th conference, MERYC2017, follows the first meeting at the Danish University of Education, Copenhagen in 2003, the second conference at the University of Exeter in 2005 the third at the University of Cyprus in 2007, the fourth at the University of Bologna in 2009, and the fifth at the Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences in 2011, and the sixth at The Hague University of Applied Sciences in 2013, and the seventh at Tallinn University in 2015. Participants at the conferences were educators and researchers representing many European countries including Austria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and UK.

The MERYC2017 conference is supported by BERA, The British Education Research Association and SEMPRE, the Society for Education, Music and Psychology Research.

The MERYC2017 conference will be supported by:

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CONFERENCE CHAIRS Jessica Pitt Pamela Burnard Michel Hogenes

INVITED KEY NOTE SPEAKER Professor Pamela Burnard Professor Raymond MacDonald

MERYC BOARD Michel Hogenes, Chair, The Hague University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands Jessica Pitt, University of Roehampton, United Kingdom Stefanie Stadler, University of Zürich, Swiss Tiina Selke, Tallinn University, Estonia Helga Rut Gudmundsdottir, University of Iceland, Iceland

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EUROPEAN PANEL OF REVIEWERS

Melissa Bremmer, Amsterdam University of the Arts, The Netherlands Laura Ferrari, University of Bologna and Municipality of Bologna, Italy Charlotte Fröhlich, University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland Margré van Gestel, ISME Board member, The Netherlands Claudia Gluschankof, Levinsky College of Education, Israel Helga Rut Gudmundsdottir University of Iceland, School of Education, Iceland Laura Huhtinen-Hildén, Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Finland Karin Johansson, Lund University, Sweden Theano Koutsoupidou, Mediterranean College, School of Education, Greece Leena Pantsu, Jyväskylän ammatikorkeakoulu, Finland Jèssica Pérez-Moreno, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain Jessica Pitt, University of Roehampton, United Kingdom Hans Van Regenmortel, Musica, Impulscentrum voor Muziek, Belgium José Retra, Independent Researcher, The Netherlands Tiina Selke, Tallinn University, Estonia Gudrun Schmidt-Kärner, Independent Music Educator, Germany Ruth Schneidewind, Institut für Musikpädagogik, Austria Alison Street, Peers Early Education Partnership and University of Roehampton,

United Kingdom Susan Young, Independent Researcher, United Kingdom Nikolaos Zafranos, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Fine Arts, Greece

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SUBMISSION Submissions are invited for:

1. Spoken research papers 2. Spoken practice papers 3. Symposia 4. Posters 5. Demonstrations

The main conference language is English. Participants who wish to present the spoken paper in their first language can do so, but are asked to prepare an English translation of the text and show it as a Power Point slideshow while speaking. They are also asked to arrange for translation during the 5 minutes of discussion.

Spoken papersSpoken papers will be allocated 30 minutes, consisting of 20 minutes for presentation, 5-10 minutes for questions & discussion.

Spoken research papers. The spoken research papers are the presentation of research projects, explaining aims, method (experimental, empirical investigation, ethnological observation, etc.), data analysis, findings, and conclusion.

Spoken practice papers. The spoken practice papers are the presentation of “good practice”, explaining novel didactical approaches, pedagogical theories, and accompanied by discussion of the implications for future work.

SymposiaSymposia will consist of a set of spoken papers related to a theme. The total time allowed for a symposium will be 90 minutes to two hours, consisting of three to four 25-minute papers and a discussion (although variations will be considered). Symposium conveners are asked to coordinate the submission of papers - including an abstract for the entire symposium - stating the rationale for the topic, the aims of the symposium, and the set of speakers proposed (see detailed submission information below). A discussant may also be proposed.

PostersPoster presentations will appear in the Conference Programme, in the Abstract Book, and in the Proceedings and will be assigned to designated times in the conference schedule. Depending on the subject and/or content, it may be more appropriate to submit an abstract as a poster for visual presentation rather than a 20-minute spoken

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presentation. In general, the sorts of papers, which are most effective as posters, are those in which the major conclusions become evident from the thoughtful examination of charts, graphs and photos rather than those, which require the audience to follow a sustained chain of verbal argumentation. Therefore, authors will want to make points in narrative form as brief as possible. The poster paper is able to "stand alone", that is, to be understandable even if the author is not present; moreover it does not typically require audiovisual support. Specific information about poster dimensions and other requirements will be communicated to authors of accepted posters.

DemonstrationsInformation on demonstrations will appear in the Conference Programme, in the Abstract Book, and in the Proceedings. A demonstration of an innovative pedagogical approach is likely to take the form of a workshop in which participants join in actively. The host university may provide equipment in the form of instruments or other materials if precise information is provided in the proposal. For demonstrations of software or equipment, authors will be responsible for ensuring that the necessary equipment is available, and their submission should include a short description of the aims (which should not have a commercial motive) and a full description of the equipment and facilities required. The time for a demonstration/workshop session will be maximum 30 minutes.

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SUBMISSION PROCEDURE All submissions for spoken papers, posters, symposia papers and demonstrations must be sent by filling in the appropriate online form that is available on the MERYC2017 website: http://www.meryc.eu/conferences.html. Abstracts (350 words) should be structured according to these outlines:

Spoken Research paper For empirical papers the headings should include: 1. Background 2. Aims 3. Method 4. Results 5. Conclusions

For theoretical/review papers, the headings should include: 1. Background 2. Aims 3. Main Contribution 4. Implications

Spoken Practice paper 1. Theoretical background and content 2. Age and characteristics of participants (number of children, ages); Kind of school

(nursery, kindergarten, primary school, music school) or community (communities, childcare centre, family, other); Time and place

3. Aims of the project 4. Method or pedagogical approach (for example: collaborative learning, individual or

group work, self-initiated or adult-led, other) 5. The activities (if possible separate descriptions of what the children do and the

teacher does) 6. The outcomes 7. Conclusion and implications for future work

Symposium Symposium organisers should fill in the online form that is available on the Conference website http://www.meryc.eu/conferences.html which includes: (a) a 350 word general description of the organised session with its purpose, and rationale; (b) authors and title of each contribution; (c) name of a discussant who, if necessary, can be included in the

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symposium. Symposium papers will be submitted on-line by the authors and will be reviewed.

PosterFor posters the abstract headings should include:

1. Background 2. Aims 3. Method 4. Results 5. Conclusions

Demonstration For demonstrations the headings should include:

1. Background 2. Aims 3. A short description of the activities 4. Implications 5. Specific value and meaning.

Authors of spoken papers and posters should also indicate on the submission form one or more topic areas under which the paper might be grouped, and three keywords. The chosen topic areas can be selected from the list below or a new topic area may be proposed.

Suggested Topic Areas: Aesthetic perception and response Composition Emotion in early childhood music European music heritage Exploring music and sound Improvisation Intercultural music education Musical behaviour Music and education Music and health Music and language Music and memory Music and movement Music and creativity

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Music development Music in everyday life Music therapy Neuroscience Pedagogical theories Perception Pre-natal music development Singing Socio-cultural studies Teacher training Teaching/learning performance Technologies and music education

WORKSHOPS The conference will include a number of planned workshops given by invited workshop leaders. Information on workshops will appear in the Conference Programme and in the Proceedings. The workshop leaders will be British experts in young children’s music education and in training music teachers and educators. They will present practical shared experiences according to specific aims and pedagogical approaches.

PROCEEDINGS All the authors whose abstracts have been accepted may present, by March 15th 2017, a full paper of 2,000 – 3,000 words for the inclusion in the Conference Proceedings. Details of the procedure and format for submitting papers will be provided upon notification of abstract acceptance.

REFEREEING AND CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS Submissions will be blind-reviewed by members of the MERYC2017 European Panel of Reviewers. Abstracts will be published in a conference booklet and distributed to all participants. Full papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings. All registered attendees will receive one copy of the Proceedings and may purchase additional copies for a nominal fee.

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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES – To be advised via websiteA page on the conference website will be available for online registration and more detailed information regarding fee payment. On-site registration and fee payment will be available during the conference at the registration desk. Students must present a valid document on-site confirming their academic status. The registration fee includes access to all sessions, the Conference Proceedings (only full registration), coffee breaks and meals. It does not include the conference dinner and the accommodation. For each presentation at least one author should be registered at the Conference before May 13th 2017 in order for the abstract to be included in the Abstract book, the paper in the Proceedings and the presentation to be scheduled in the Conference timetable.

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SUPPORT by SEMPRE Applicants to MERYC2017 in Cambridge, UK who are either a.) full-time students and non-wage earners (written proof is required) and/or b.) reside and work in medium or low HDI countries, may be eligible for support to attend MERYC2017 from the Society for Education, Music and Psychology Research (SEMPRE). They must apply to MERCY2017 in the usual way for either a full paper presentation or a poster. If they wish to be considered for a SEMPRE award, they should explain, in the online submission form, (a) how attendance at the conference will assist them with their research and/or practice, (b) give an indication of the expected costs of attendance and (c) explain why other sources of funding are not open to them. If the MERYC2017 scientific panel accepts the paper or poster, they will then make a recommendation to SEMPRE for possible funding. The SEMPRE Trustees will look at all the recommendations and make decisions, based on the nature of the recommendation, the status of the applicants and the potential number of awards. The decision of the SEMPRE Trustees is final and they regret that they are unable to enter into correspondence regarding their decision. Each application will be treated equally on its merits.

SUPPORT by BERAThe British Educational Research Association (BERA) is a member-led charity that exists to encourage educational research and its application for the improvement of practice and public benefit. It also encourages the development of productive relationships with other associations within and beyond the UK. Aspiring to be the home of all educational researchers in the UK, BERA provides an active peer community, organised around 30 Special Interest Groups. We also recognise excellence in educational research through our range of awards. In addition to our member-focused activity, we aim to inform the development of policy and practice by promoting the best quality evidence produced by educational research.

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ACCOMMODATION We are looking for accommodation across all price ranges and a list will be available through the Conference website.

VENUE The conference will be held in the university city of Cambridge which is home to the 31 colleges that comprise the University. Founded in 1209 it is one of the top five universities in the world. As well as a stimulating conference based at Homerton College there will be the opportunity for a guided tour of the Cambridge Colleges, shopping within the sights of King’s College, visiting the magnificent Botanical Gardens, punting on the Cam, plus attending some innovative early childhood music workshops in museums and nurseries with artistic installations for young children - your stay will be memorable. It is a compact city boasting spectacular architecture of colleges, chapels, churches and courtyards as well as parks with the River Cam running through the centre. There is a fast and frequent train to London King’s Cross and London Liverpool Street stations. Just 3 miles from the city centre is Cambridge International Airport with daily flights to a range of European destinations. Stansted Airport is just 30 miles from the city; Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Luton and Birmingham International are also within easy reach.

DEADLINES

November 30th2016 abstracts submission

January 31st 2017 notification of abstract acceptance

March 15th 2017 deadline submissions full papers

March 31st 2017 early registration fee

March 31st 2017 full paper submission for inclusion in the Conference Proceedings

May 13th 2017 registration fee due by at least one author for each submission in order the paper to be scheduled in the Conference timetable and included in the Conference Proceedings.

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