ICMC Boston 2025 invites submissions of full papers (up to 8 pages) and short papers (up to 4 pages) that resonate with the conference theme Curiosity, Play, Innovation. We welcome works in the following broader categories, including but not limited to:

We particularly encourage submissions that combine innovative approaches to music with groundbreaking technology and scientific insights. Both full and short papers will be included in the proceedings. Authors of the selected papers will have the opportunity to present their work orally during paper sessions and as live demos in the “Innovation Showcase”(see below). Winners of the Best Paper Award will be invited to publish an extended version of their paper in a special issue of the Computer Music Journal.

Full papers should present completed research with comprehensive methodology and artist and/or technical results. Short papers are suitable for work-in-progress, preliminary findings, or focused technical solutions demonstrating clear potential impact. Papers will be reviewed based on their artistic/musical contribution, technical/scientific merits, originality and innovation, presentation quality, and relevance to the extended field of computer music. 

Only original work not previously published or submitted for publication is considered for acceptance. Authors of accepted submissions who cannot physically attend the conference may present remotely.

All submissions must be in English and use appropriate and inclusive language.

Paper submissions should be made using the provided templates and submitted through the ICMC BOSTON 2025 Conference Management Toolkit (CMT). Please remove any identifying information from your submission materials to ensure a double-blind peer review process. LaTeX, MS Word, and OpenDocument Text templates are available here:

Note that page limits include references. To have your paper considered for the demo session, please check the “available for demo” box in the CMT and upload relevant technical documents during submission.

The submission deadline for the paper track: January 15, 2025, AoE [Anywhere on Earth]

For any questions regarding submissions, please contact the ICMC BOSTON 2025 Paper Chairs: Victor Zappi or Akito van Troyer.

We look forward to your contributions and celebrating 50 years of creativity and innovation in computer music at ICMC Boston 2025!

 

ICMC Boston 2025 invites submissions for the Innovation Showcase, which combines poster presentations and live demonstrations. Submissions in this category should be short papers (up to 2 pages) that resonate with the theme of Curiosity, Play, Innovation. We welcome works in the following broader categories, including but not limited to:

We encourage submissions of all stages, including works-in-progress, preliminary research findings, focused technical solutions, brief case studies, and fully developed projects. The crucial aspect is that the work lends itself to engaging presentations through posters or hands-on demonstrations. Submissions should offer interactive experiences that allow conference attendees to directly engage with the work/technology, comprehend its musical applications, and appreciate its innovative elements. Each submission will be evaluated based on its creative and intellectual merit, practical functionality, suitability for interactive presentation, and potential impact on the field of computer music. Selected submissions will be included in the proceedings.

All submissions must be in English and must use appropriate and inclusive language. 

Submissions should be made using the provided templates and submitted through ICMC BOSTON 2025 Conference Management Toolkit (CMT). Alongside the 2-page paper, submissions conceived for live demonstration must include a technical rider and video documentation (max 5 minutes). Please remove any identifying information from all submitted materials to ensure a double-blind peer review process.

LaTeX, MS Word, and OpenDocument Text templates are available here:

Note that page limit includes references. 

The submission deadline for the paper track: January 15, 2025, AoE [Anywhere on Earth]

For any questions regarding submissions, please contact the ICMC BOSTON 2025 Paper Chairs: Victor Zappi or Akito van Troyer.

We look forward to your contributions and celebrating 50 years of creativity and innovation in computer music at ICMC Boston 2025!

 

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Anthony Paul De Ritis, MBA, PhD

Professor, Music Department

Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115  USA