CFMTA/FCAPM Participation in ISME World Conference 2026

July 26 to 31, 2026 - Palais des congrès in Montreal, QC

The central theme, "Unity in Music Education: Building Bridges for All," emphasizes fostering an inclusive, innovative, and connected global music education community. The conference aims to highlight music's power to transcend boundaries and unite diverse backgrounds.

CFMTA/FCAPM is partnering with ISME to provide TWO PRESENTATIONS and TWO PERFORMANCES.

 

PRESENTATION – CALL FOR PROPOSALS (Paper Presentation)
DEADLINE: September 15th for Submission to CFMTA/FCAPM

ISME invites you to share your research, practice and teaching experiences in music education.

All ISME Submission Criteria must be followed: www.ismeworldconference.org/isme26/callforpapers

For CFMTA/FCAPM partnered submissions, submit proposal click here

Please follow the ISME Guidelines: www.ismeworldconference.org/isme26/GuidelinesforAuthors

  • For CFMTA/FCAPM partnered submissions, all presenters must be members of CFMTA/FCAPM. Membership in ISME is not required.
  • A travel subsidy from CFMTA/FCAPM is available. Please see the application form for more details.

 

PERFORMANCE – CALL FOR PROPOSALS (Musical Performance)
DEADLINE: October 15th for Submission to CFMTA/FCAPM

ISME invites applications from music and interdisciplinary performance groups to showcase their work as part of the conference concert program. These performances are essential to the conference, reflecting musical diversity and celebrating global artistic expressions within music education.

All ISME Submission Criteria must be followed: www.ismeworldconference.org/isme26/PerformanceGroupApplications

For CFMTA/FCAPM partnered submissions, submit proposal at click here.

  • For CFMTA/FCAPM partnered submissions, solo performers (or at least one member of a group) must be members of CFMTA/FCAPM. For student applicants, their primary instrumental teacher must be a member of CFMTA/FCAPM. Membership in ISME is not required.
  • A travel subsidy from CFMTA/FCAPM is available. Please see the application form for more details.