southern plains chapter

The Southern Plains chapter of SEM holds an annual conference each spring (typically April). The conference rotates between host institutions within Texas and Oklahoma. This conference allows SEM-SP members to present some of their most recent work to colleagues in an environment that encourages feedback and interaction between presenters and attendees. A prize for exemplary work may be awarded to student presenters each year, depending on the quality of submissions for that year.

Proposers are encouraged to submit abstracts on any topic of ethnomusicological interest. Individual papers should be 20 minutes; papers that are part of roundtables should be 10 minutes to allow for more discussion. Those wishing to read papers, exhibit posters, or give presentations, workshops, or performances should send an abstract, following the suggested guidelines specified below. Those proposing panels or roundtables should submit an abstract for each panelist as well as for the session as a whole.

Submit proposals to Rolf Groesbeck, SEMSP 2010 Program Chair.
All materials must arrive by February 15.
Guidelines for submission of abstracts (PDF)
Guidelines for submission of abstracts (RTF)

April 17, 2010
The University of Oklahoma, Norman
The Society for Ethnomusicology Southern Plains Chapter (SEM-SP) is pleased to announce that the keynote event at its third annual meeting will be a performance-lecture by the Muscogee (Creek) hymn singers of the Hutchee Chuppa Indian Baptist Church from Henryetta, Oklahoma.

Conference Program
Conference program 2010 (PDF)

Conference Registration
Registration fees will be collected on the morning of April 17 before the conference sessions. Students are asked to pay $10 and non-students $25. Please make checks payable to: Society of Ethnomusicology Southern Plains Chapter. If you need to use cash, please try to have the exact amount. Registration fees help to offset the expenses of the conference and ensure the continuity of our chapter. We greatly appreciate your contribution.

Directions to Conference Events
Directions (PDF)
Directions (RTF)
Map for Opening Reception and Conference Events (PDF)
Map for Opening Reception and Conference Events (Google)

Hotel Information
Bed & Breakfast and Hotels near the conference (PDF)
Bed & Breakfast and Hotels near the conference (RTF)

Local Arrangements Committee
Zoe Sherinian
Amanda Minks

April 17-19, 2009
The University of North Texas, Denton
Conference program 2009 (PDF)

The 2009 SEM-SP conference was held at The University of North Texas the weekend of April 17-19, 2009. A pre-conference party was held on Friday, 17th. Paper presentations were limited to Saturday, 18th. The conference keynote address was given by John Chernoff, perhaps best known for his African Rhythm and African Sensibility. The conference concluded with a UNT College of Music sponsored African Cultural Festival, led by Professor Gideon Alorwoyie. An SEM-SP after-party followed the festival.

April 19-20, 2008
Butler School of Music, The University of Texas at Austin
Conference program 2008 (PDF)

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