Sparks & Wiry Cries calls for articles on new research in art song for publication in The Art Song Magazine. Articles should be between 1000-3000 words in length and adhere to our submission guidelines.
We are currently soliciting articles on the following topics as they relate to art song composition and performance:
Intergenerational learning and wisdom
Storytelling and oral histories
Community building and chosen families
Elders, mentors, role models, and matriarchs
Maturing and changing voices
Fabric and textile crafts
Scholars should feel encouraged to submit their recent work, whether or not it responds to the above topics. Our academic articles are reviewed by an editorial board composed of established scholars in musicology, vocal performance, and collaborative piano. If selected, we will provide editorial support prior to publication.
The Art Song Magazine is an expertly curated open-access forum for music & poetry, criticism, scholarly research, personal essays, and other material that serves as a virtual and accessible meeting ground for the full expanse of the song community. Previous contributors to The Art Song Magazine have included Dr. Tsitsi Ella Jaji, Graham Johnson, Deen Larsen, Dr. Becky Lu, Dr. J. Mackenzie Pierce, Dr. James Primosch, Dr. Te Oti Rakena & Dr. Tessa Romano, and Dr. Susan Youens. We have a dedicated and growing readership from around the world.
After reviewing the submission guidelines, kindly submit articles for review by June 30, 2025 to the Managing Editor, Jardena Gertler-Jaffe.
