Welcome to the 3rd edition of the International Jazz Voice Conference 4-6 October 2019, Helsinki, Finland

The conference will focus on artistry, education and research in the field of vocal jazz. The activities of the conference include lectures, presentations, workshops, panel discussions and concerts - all related to jazz voice. 

Proposal form for presenters and performers

Call for papers is now open for proposals untill May 19, 2019.

We welcome proposals on the following topics: 

vocal jazz improvisation, history of vocal jazz music, research in vocal jazz music, sound qualities and jazz voice technique, interpretation, traditional vocal jazz, stylistic directions in vocal jazz music, instrumentalists versus singers, vocal jazz pedagogy, and vocal jazz in different countries/cultures. Proposals on other topics related to jazz singing may also be considered, so please send your abstract and topic. 

The language of the conference and all presentations is English.


Presentation formats: 

Lecture / presentation, 10 min (+10 min discussion) 

Lecture concert, 30 min (+10 min discussion) * 

Workshop, 30 min (+10 min discussion) * 

* An accompanying house-band can be provided upon request

Please fill in the details below and send your proposal for the conference by May 19, 2019. All applicants will be notified regarding their acceptance via e-mail by May 25, 2019. 

Registration fee for presenters (accepted proposal) is 120EUR (includes lunch&coffee for all 3 days and the final dinner on Sunday 6th of October).

Name (first name and surname):

Date of Birth (dd.mm.yyyy):

Address, City, Country:

Telephone (with country code and area code): 

Email:

Website (where your work/performance can be found):

Add another link here if needed:

Institution (work or study or both if needed):

Occupation (freelance musician, teacher, student etc.):

Academic background (for example MA, MMus, PhD etc):

Tittle of proposed presentation:

Type of the presentation:

Short description/abstract of the presentation (max. 800 characters including spaces):

Presentation plan (max 3000 characters including spaces)

An accompanying house-band can be provided upon request. Do you need accompanists for your presentation/lecture concert/workshop?

If yes, what instruments (piano, bass, drums)?​

Please write the technical requirements for your presentation (headset microphone, projector for powerpoint presentation etc.)

Please send your curriculum vitae

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