Performance Proposal Submission Directions
- Accepted performance formats include:
- Recital - (25 minutes) performance by a single performer or ensemble that features music of one or more composers. The time limit includes set-up and tear-down.
- Lecture Recital - (25 minutes) includes delivery, discussion, and/or questions as appropriate. Lecture-recitals present scholarship in combination with a live performance component. Lecture-recitals differ from performances in that a minimum of 50% (12.5 minutes) of the presentation time must be dedicated to speaking.
- Complete performance proposal submissions include:
- First and last names of all performers (including accompanist)
- Email addresses for all performers
- Audio/video excerpt of actual or representative work(s) recorded by performer or ensemble
- Download the NACWPI 2026 National Conference PERFORMANCE Template to your computer, amend by typing over example text therein, save as a Word document, and upload as the "Presentation Abstract/Bio(s)" attachment below
- Professors/instructors, retired faculty, associates, and students may submit a proposal to present
- Proposal submissions of any and all types are limited to two per individual
- Proposers must submit their own work and may not submit proposals on behalf of their students or colleagues, except of course, in the case of proposals where there are multiple performers or presenters - primary and secondary presenters will be designated in the proposal submission process.
- Proposals must be uploaded on or before April 1, 2026, 11:59PM (Central) using the online form below
- All accepted wind and percussion performers must be active, associate, retired, or student members of NACWPI for the March 1, 2026 - February 27, 2027 NACWPI membership period
- All accepted performers, including accompanists and other supporting musicians, must preregister for the NACWPI 2026 National Conference
- Performers agree to perform on any day of the conference should their proposal be accepted
- NACWPI does not fund travel expenses of accepted performers, nor provide accompanists or musical equipment beyond standard audio/video necessary for lecture recitals and a piano
- Proposals will be peer-reviewed by a committee of NACWPI members
- The primary performer will be notified of acceptance via email on or before May 1, 2026
- Questions should be directed to NACWPI Executive Director Dr. Ted Hoffman at NACWPI@montevallo.edu
Performance Proposal Submission Form |