ICTMD Study Group on Musics of East Asia

Executive Committee Members for 2024-2026:

Hsin-Wen HSU (Chair), Matt GILLAN (Vice-chair), Jocelyn CLARK (Secretary), Adam KIELMAN, Ho Chak LAW, Ya LI, Minako WASEDA.

MEA has set up a listserv for discussion of issues related to the study of
East Asian musics. This is a moderated list with subscription open to all ICTM
members. To join the list, please send your request to MUSICSOFEASTASIA@listserv.umd.edu

For membership applications and other details, please contact the current Chair of the Executive Committee, Dr. Hsin-Wen Hsu, at hhw@ntnu.edu.tw.

Background

Study Group for Musics of East Asia (MEA)

The study group for Musics of East Asia (hereafter MEA) was founded in
September 2006 to provide a forum for ICTM members from all parts of the world
who share an interest in the musics of East Asia, broadly defined musically and
geographically, including East Asian music in the diaspora as well as indigenous,
transplanted, and syncretic music within East Asian countries. Other performing
arts related to music will also be part of the subjects of study.

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Abstract Review Completed: Notification in Progress

Dear colleagues,

The review of symposium abstracts has been completed. Members of the 2026 ICTMD MEA Local Arrangements Team have begun contacting individual authors to notify them of the review results. Due to limited human resources, this notification process is expected to be completed within two weeks. If you submitted an abstract but do not receive a notification by the end of January, please contact the Local Arrangements Team at 2026ictmdmea@gmail.com.

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Abstract Review in Progress

Dear colleagues,

The review of conference abstracts is currently in progress. Notifications of the review results are expected to be sent out in mid-January, 2026. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

The Program Committee of 2026 ICTMD MEA

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Extension of the CfP Deadline for the 9th ICTMD-MEA Symposium

Extension of Deadline

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Update on Online Presentation Options for the 2026 ICTMD-MEA Symposium

To ensure the quality of the ICTMD-MEA 20th Anniversary and 9th Symposium, the conference was originally planned to be held onsite and in person only. However, considering that some participants may be unable to travel to Taiwan due to health conditions or visa issues, the Program Committee and Local Arrangement Committee has decided to accept applications for virtual participation under exceptional circumstances. Applicants must include a brief explanation of their reason for requesting virtual participation and provide relevant supporting documentation in their submission.