Submit your abstract by March 6, 2026 (5:00 pm EST). (Please see the Whalen FAQ Page for additional important dates.)
If you need to edit your submission, please do not resubmit the form. Email whalen@ithaca.edu to make changes to your submission.
Apply to present at the 2026 Whalen Symposium!
The deadline for submissions is March 6, 2026 (5:00 pm EST)
The 2026 Whalen Abstract Submission Form is now open!
Elements to Include in Your Abstract
Think of your abstract as a condensed version of your final presentation. It should be no more than 500 words. Be sure to include:
- Initial questions of investigation (why did you conduct the research or produce the creative work?)
- Brief articulation of artists, forms, theories, methods, or movements inspiring or informing the creative work (research; techniques; how those techniques are manifested in the work and research that was conducted regarding various composers, representing various cultures, etc.)
- How the work will be presented to the audience (if you will perform or present visual or performance art, be sure to describe the necessary space requirements).
- Proposed significance to the field (what is new or revelatory about your creative work?)
- Bibliography/list of references and works cited MUST be included if you cite any sources of information—e.g., articles, books, book chapters, websites, and personal communications. (These are not included in the abstract word limit.)
- Optional: Supporting materials including charts, graphs, images, choreography documentation, or musical scores are encouraged but not necessary. (These items are not included word limit.)