General Submission Guidelines

We are pleased to invite IKS members from around the world to submit proposals for papers, workshops, and performances, which will be presented at the 26th International Kodály Symposium from July 31 - August 4, 2023 in Los Angeles, California, USA.  

Important dates: 

• Submissions will be accepted October 1 - December 19, 2022 through the Symposium website.
  Late submissions will not be accepted.
  Updated December 1, 2022.

• Proposal acceptance notification will be sent by January 14, 2023. 
  Updated December 1, 2022.

Submission Checklist: 

• All submissions must be made by IKS Members.  If you do not hold a current IKS member, register or renew here.

• Please provide two references who are knowledgeable of your research and presentations.

• Presenters and Performers are responsible for their Symposium registration and all related travel and accommodation expenses.

If you experience difficulties completing this form, please contact iks23program@gmail.com for assistance.

Types of Submissions: 

1. Paper Submission (30 mins)

2. Workshop Submission (45 mins)

3. Performance Submission (up to 45 mins)

Proposal Parameters:

• IKS Members may submit multiple submissions.  The Symposium Program Committee reserves the right to limit the number of presentations accepted for any one individual.

• Proposal submissions must be in English.

• Presentations may be delivered in a language of the presenter’s mother tongue with English translation provided by the presenter.

• Submission proposals will be evaluated on specific criteria in each type of proposal.

• Joint presentations will be allowed.  One presenter will be the point of contact.

• Facility Descriptions: 

  • Seating 70-100 people per room (fewer allowing for movement activities)

  • Wireless audio/visual connectivity 

  • Piano

If you experience difficulties completing this form, please contact iks23program@gmail.com for assistance.