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MDG 35 Deadline Extension to January 14, 2024
MDG is extending the deadline for MDG 35: Theory & Philosophy to January 14th, 2024. Click here for more information.
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New TOPICS Articles (September 12, 2023)
MDG journal 'TOPICS' announces the publication of two new articles about teaching music education in higher education settings.
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MDG 34 (Facultad de Música de la Universidad Veracruzana in Xalapa, Mexico)
The 34th MayDay Group Colloquium “Collaborations Across Cultures” is being held June 25-28, 2023 in Xalapa, Mexico.
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MDG Remembers Janice Waldron
It is with profound sadness that the MayDay Group shares news of the passing of longtime MayDay Group member Dr. Janice Waldron.
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Nominations are now open! (Colloquium Coordinator and Editor of ACT)
Nominations are open for the MDG Colloquium Coordinator and Editor for the ACT Journal. Click here for more information.
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ACT 21(1) is now available (April 1, 2022)
Action, Criticism, and Theory for Music Education, Vol. 21, Issue 1, is now online. Click here for more information.
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MDG 33 - Call for Proposals
The MayDay Group is now accepting proposals for this year's colloquium centered on technology and digital media.
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New Issue of ACT - June 30, 2021
A new issue of Action, Criticism, and Theory for Music Education, 20 (2), is now available online. Click here for more information.
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MayDay Group Action Ideals Revision (2021)
The MayDay Group has drafted revised Action Ideals, which we are sending to our membership in order to facilitate an informed discussion...
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Announcement - New Issue of ACT
Action, Criticism, and Theory for Music Education issue 20(1) is now available. Click here for more information.
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Special Issue on Anti-Racism, Anti-Fascism, and Anti-Discrimination in and through Music Education Deadline Extended!
Submission deadline for this special issue is March 1st, 2021.
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Statement of Solidarity and Commitment to Antiracism
The MDG Steering Committee denounces violence against Black communities and supports global justice efforts through political action.
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ACT 19(1) Now Online
The Editorial and Production teams of ACT are pleased to announce that ACT 19(1) is now online.
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Announcement: 32nd MDG Colloquium postponed until 2021
The steering committee has made the difficult decision to postpone the 32nd Colloquium of the MayDay Group due to the COVID-19 virus.
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Announcement: New Action Ideal
The Steering Committee has voted to adopt Action Ideal IX. Click here to read more information.
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Announcement: Call for Papers – Action, Criticism, and Theory for Music Education (ACT)
ACT sends a call for papers that examine the influence of neoliberal capitalism on music education.
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MDG Discussion for Shevock’s (2019) “Waste in Popular Music Education: Rock’s Problematic Metaphor and Instrument-Making for Eco-Literacy.”
Dan Shevock provides discussion questions regarding his newest TOPICS publication.
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MDG remembers Susan Conkling
The MayDay Group was saddened this week to learn of the death of Susan Wharton Conkling.
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Call for Papers: Special Issue of Action, Criticism, and Theory for Music Education on Narrative Inquiry
ACT invites submissions for a Special Issue to critically review and advance narrative scholarship in music education.
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Announcement: Portuguese translation of Green (2003) published in InterMeio
Article by Lucy Green is now available in Portuguese in the free access journal, InterMeio.
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