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February 5 Deadline: 12th SIMM-seminar Expressions of Interest
02-04-2026
Expressions of interest are due tomorrow, February 5, for the 12th SIMM-seminar (happening May 4–6 in Brussels, Belgium). Submissions are invited from post-graduate students and researchers focusing on the role of composers in social and community music programs. Expressions of interest can be emailed to Lukas Pairon ([email protected]) and must include your name, institutional affiliation, current professional role(s), and a maximum 200-word statement sharing your professional experience and motivation to participate. No registration fee is required.
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