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Vale Anita Asaasira
The MSA is deeply saddened to learn of the recent and unexpected passing of Anita Asaasira, who won the prize for best postgraduate student paper at the 2020 Symposium on Indigenous Music and Dance. We extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time.
MSA Awards, 2020
The MSA congratulates the winners of the Student Prizes at the 43rd National Conference:
1. Alison Catanach
2. Stephanie Shon
3. Thalia Loughlin
as well as winner of the Postgraduate Student Indigenous Symposium Paper Award, Anita Asaasira.
We also congratulate Professor Kerry Murphy (University of Melbourne) who was awarded the 2020 Don and Joan Squire Award for Voluntary Services to Musicology.
Well done all!
MSA response to Monash University
The MSA was deeply saddened to learn of the recent decision to disestablish musicology and ethnomusicology at Monash University. The MSA's letter of response, sent to Professor Margaret Gardner on Monday 21 September, can be read here.
MSA Newsletter No. 80
The December 2018 - June 2019 issue of the MSA Newsletter is now available. The newsletter can be downloaded from the MSA Newsletter page.
42nd MSA National Conference "Conflict-/-Collaboration"
Convener: Cat Hope
5-7 December 2019
Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria Australia.
Further information and call for papers
Call for papers deadline 12 May 2019
MSA Award 2018
Congratulations to Linda Barwick
who was awarded the
2018 Don and Joan Squire Award for Voluntary Services to Musicology
during the MSA Conference opening ceremony in Perth
MSA Student Prize Winners 2018
Congratulations to the winners of the best student presentations at the 2018 MSA Conference.
1st Prize: Angharad Davis
2nd Prize: Mara Davis
3rd Prize: Sally Blackwood
"Through the Looking Glass" 2018 Conference, Perth, WA
Congratulations to Jonathan Paget and his team for organising an extraordinarily successful combined MSA/ACMC Conference and Symposium of Indigenous Song and Dance , attended by over 200! Thanks to all delegates for your contribution. We look forward to seeing you again next year!
MSA Newsletter No. 79
The December 2017 - November 2018 issue of the MSA Newsletter is now available. The newsletter can be downloaded from the MSA Newsletter page.
Australian Research Council Humanities and Music Research Funding
29 October 2018
The MSA is dismayed to learn that eleven Australian Research Council (ARC) funding applications in Humanities and the Arts were rejected in an action unprecendented in its scale by the former Minister for Education and Training. The MSA has released a statement, which can be viewed here.
41st MSA National Conference "Through the Looking Glass"
Convener: Jonathan Paget
6-9 December 2018
Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, Edith Cowan University, Perth WA
Further information and call for papers
Call for papers deadline 19 April 2018
Musicology Australia
Volume 39 Issue 2 has been distributed to members
Volume 39 Issue 2 has been distributed to members
For non-members, it is available online through our association with Taylor & Francis.
MSA Newsletter No. 78
The December 2016 - June 2017 issue of the MSA Newsletter is now available. The newsletter can be downloaded from the MSA Newsletter page.
Musicology in the Digital Age
14 October 2017, University of New South Wales
Musicology in the Digital Age is a Study Day organised by the Musicological Society of Australia as a forum to reflect on the engagement between musicological research and digital technology.
See the MSA Study Days page for further details.
"Performing History"
Joint NZMS /40th MSA Conference
8-10 Dec 2017, University of Auckland
Draft List of Papers to be presented during parallel sessions now available
Membership Renewal
MSA members are invited to renew their membership of the society for 2017-18 via the Members login page. During the renewal process, please review and update your information as needed, including contact details, postal address and research interests.
Musicology Australia
Volume 39 Issue 1 has been distributed to members
Volume 39 Issue 1 has been distributed to members
For non-members, it is available online through our association with Taylor & Francis.
"Performing History" Joint NZMS /40th MSA Conference
Convener: Nancy November
8-10 Dec 2017, University of Auckland
Call for papers - deadline 15 May 2016
Further Information
Musicology Australia
Volume 38 Issue 2 has been distributed to members
Volume 38 Issue 2 has been distributed to members
For non-members, it is available online through our association with Taylor & Francis.
Congratulations to our 2016 prize and award winners:
Don and Joan Squire Award for Voluntary Services to Musicology in Australia
Awardee: Margaret Kartomi
2016 Conference Student Prize:
1st Prize: Sam McAuliffe
2nd Prize: Patrick MacDevitt
Special Mention: Anthony Linden Jones
MSA Newsletter No. 77
The December 2015 - June 2016 issue of the MSA Newsletter is now available. The newsletter can be downloaded from the MSA Newsletter page.
Access to Musicology Australia
MSA members now have electronic access to Musicology Australia via the Members area. Access to Taylor & Francis Online is provided by the Musicological Society of Australia.
2016 MSA National Conference registration now open
30 Nov - 3 Dec 2016
Elder Conservatorium of Music, Adelaide
Conference Information and Registration
Membership Renewal
MSA members are invited to renew their membership of the society for 2016-17 via the Members login page. During the renewal process, please review and update your information as needed, including contact details, postal address and research interests.
Musicology Australia
Volume 38 Issue 1 has been distributed to members
Volume 38 Issue 1 has been distributed to members
For non-members, it is available online through our association with Taylor & Francis.
Musicology Australia
Volume 37 Issue 2 has been distributed to members
Volume 37 Issue 2 has been distributed to members
For non-members, it is available online through our association with Taylor & Francis.
39th National MSA Conference (2016) "Shifts and Turns: Moving Music, Musicians and Ideas"
Conveners: Daniel Kaleva and Steven Knopoff
30 Nov - 3 Dec 2016
Elder Conservatorium of Music
Further information
Call for papers extended - deadline 20 May 2016
Download the call for papers (pdf)
New Study Group
Artistic Research in Music
Artistic research in music, including performance, composition and creation of research outputs in other formats, has become increasingly recognised and discussed in recent times. ... more
MSA 2015 AGM
5pm Friday 2 October 2015
Recital Hall West, Sydney Conservatorium, Macquarie Street, Sydney.
Musicology Australia
Volume 37 Issue 1 has been distributed to members (August 2015)
Volume 37 Issue 1 has been distributed to members (August 2015)
For non-members, it is available online through our association with Taylor & Francis.
38th National MSA Conference (2015) "Musical Dialogues"
Conveners: Christopher Coady and Kathleen Nelson
1-4 October 2015
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Draft Schedule and further information
Congratulations to our 2014 prize and award winners:
Don and Joan Squire Award for Voluntary Services to Musicology in Australia
Awardee: David Symons
2014 Conference Student Prize:
1st Prize: Matthew Lorenzon
'The Charm of Possibilities': Messiaen's Experimental Techniques in Antagonisme by Xavier Darasse
Special Mentions: Christine Carroll, Cynthia Dellit, Andrew Frampton, Adam Thwaites
Musicology Australia
Volume 36 Issue 2 is currently being distributed to members (December 2014)
Volume 36 Issue 2 is currently being distributed to members (December 2014)
For non-members, it is available online through our association with Taylor & Francis.
Constitutional Changes approved during Special General Meeting
2pm Saturday 27 September 2014, University of New South Wales, Kensington (main) Campus
37th MSA National Conference a great success!
29 Nov - 2 Dec 2014
Melbourne
Reports in forthcoming MSA Newsletter
Musicology Australia
Volume 36 Issue 1 was posted to members in July 2014
For non-members, it is available online through our association with Taylor & Francis.
Latest Newsletter
Congratulations to our 2013 prize and award winners:
Don and Joan Squire Award for Voluntary Services to Musicology in Australia
Awardee: Thrse Radic
2013 Conference Student Prizes:
1st Prize: Zubin Kanga
"'Not Music Yet': Graphic Notation as a Catalyst for Collaborative Experimentation"
2nd Prize: Athena Lill
"The Cup Game: Musical play in Secondary Schools"
Honourable mentions: Louise Devenish, Jocelyn Ho, Ellen Winhall
Annual General Meeting
The MSA holds its annual general meeting at the MSA annual conference, which is open to all interested parties.
The 2013 AGM is scheduled for 5pm Wednesday 20 November during the joint MSA-NZMS Conference at the Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University, South Bank, Brisbane.
MSA Australia and New Zealand Postgraduate Music Research Thesis Register
All current postgraduate music researchers affiliated with Australian or New Zealand universities who have not yet registered their project are encouraged to do so