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IMS2025@Valencia

In cooperation with the University of Valencia we will hold an Intercongressional IMS Symposium on the topic “Global Mediterranean,” from 9 to 12 July 2025. IMS members are entitled to a reduced conference fee.

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Acta Musicologica

Read the past and current issues of the IMS’s official peer-reviewed journal, which contain articles on musicological research of international importance.

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Musicological Brainfood

A fresh intermittent IMS dish that may delight or perturb you, cooked up by leading musicologists to advance, refresh, or reinvigorate different aspects of our field.

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Sing All About It

Announcements of fellowships, prizes, and other honors conferred on our members so that these successes receive the recognition they deserve.

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Latest News and Updates

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In 2027, the IMS will celebrate the centenary of our society. In anticipation …

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IMSODA2025 Call

Scholars who have completed their doctoral dissertation in the field of music in …

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Dent Medal 2025 Call

The Royal Musical Association (RMA) is seeking nominations for the 2025 Dent Medal …

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