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Call for Papers

H. C. Robbins Landon at 100

Boston University, Boston, March 5-7, 2026

The program committee for the Haydn Society of North America (HSNA) and the Mozart Society of America (MSA) invites proposals for presentations on topics related to Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and other topics related to famed musicologist H. C. Robbins Landon’s research interests. The conference will be held March 5-7 at Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts.

Proposals for individual papers, lecture-recitals, and panels on all topics relating to Haydn, or other composers/topics that align with H. C. Robbins Landon’s research interests and publication history are welcome. The committee also welcomes submissions of all proposals that engage with various aspects of music during the eighteenth century.

Proposals for individual papers and lecture-recitals should include all of the following:

1. a presentation title and abstract of no more than 300 words;

2. a brief biography of the author(s) for inclusion in the conference program;

3. a note providing proposal title and contact information for the presenter(s).

Proposals for panels (of three to four 20-minute presentations, shorter “lightning talks,” or roundtable discussions) should include all of the following:

1. a panel title and abstract for the entire panel of no more than 300 words

2. a presentation title and abstract of no more than 300 words for each presentation

3. a brief biography for each member of the panel for inclusion in the conference program

4. a note providing proposal title and contact information for each member of the panel

Proposals for concerts (not to exceed 100 minutes) should include all of the following:

1. a concert title or theme, and provisional program;

2. a brief biography of the performer(s) for inclusion in the conference program;

3. a note providing the contact information for the performer(s).

All presentations will be allotted 30 minutes, including questions and discussion; therefore, papers should be kept to 20 minutes. Lecture-recitals may be allotted up to 60 minutes at the discretion of the program committee.

Please submit proposals by email no later than December 15, 2025 to jsmackay@loyno.edu (program chair). Applicants can expect to receive a decision by January 15, 2026.

Up-to-date information will also be posted on the HSNA and MSA websites. Inquiries may be sent to jsmackay@loyno.edu.

New Publication

The Haydn Society of North America is delighted to announce the release of
Haydn, Sacred Music, and the Viennese Classical Triad
(Vol. 13 of the Eisenstädter Haydn-Berichte)
Edited by Walter Reicher and Michael E. Ruhling
Published by Hollitzer Verlag, 2025

This volume features a distinguished collection of essays, including selected papers from the 2023 international conference “Reassessing Haydn’s Sacred Music,” hosted by HSNA. Additional chapters explore sacred music by Mozart and Beethoven, offering a multifaceted view of the Viennese Classical period and its enduring musical legacy.

We invite scholars, performers, and students to explore this important contribution to Haydn studies and classical music scholarship.

View the table of contents and ordering information:
👉 Click here to visit the publisher’s page

HSNA Conference Fund

Support Our International Conferences!

As part of our lead-up to the 300th anniversary of Joseph Haydn’s birth in 2032, the Haydn Society of North America (HSNA) is excited to announce plans to co-host an international conference every three years, with upcoming events in 2026 and 2029. Details for these conferences will be shared soon!

To support these initiatives, we have established the HSNA Conference Fund. Starting this year, $10 from each annual membership will go directly toward this fund. In addition, we are inviting members to make additional donations to help ensure the success of our conferences.

Exciting News: An anonymous donor has generously pledged to match member donations up to $15,000 between now and 2032! This matching opportunity will help us:

• Underwrite conference expenses

• Provide travel and lodging stipends for HSNA members presenting at our international conferences

• Strengthen our ability to secure external funding from foundations and grant organizations

Your contributions will play a vital role in making these conferences a success and in showcasing the vibrant community dedicated to Haydn’s legacy.

For more information on the HSNA Conference Fund, including donation levels and how to contribute, please visit our donation page.

Thank you for your continued support!

Editorial Director Search

HAYDN: Online Journal of the Haydn Society of North America.

The Haydn Society of North America seeks an Editorial Director for its open-access, peer-reviewed online journal HAYDN: Online Journal of the Haydn Society of North America (https://remix.berklee.edu/haydn-journal/). Candidates are expected to be visionary and open to new directions in scholarship and its dissemination, be knowledgeable of web-based academic editorial practices, be able to work collaboratively among a team of scholars, web media experts, and other fields related to publication, and have a record of publication and editing of scholarly material. 

The duties of the position include:

1.     Preside over the journal’s international editorial board

2.     Solicit, receive, and organize submissions through the Berklee REMIX submission system

3.     Oversee peer review process

4.     Proofread and edit submissions

5.     Work with authors to create appropriately formatted visual and electronic materials, such as music scores, tables, figures, etc., to include in articles electronically, and in hard-copy format

6.     Negotiate subscription and publication aspects between HSNA, its members, and Berklee REMIX, as necessary from time to time

7.     Generate and have sent out notices of publication

8.     Negotiate relationships with publishers, recording companies, and other such entities for use of online materials, as necessary

9.     Work with Berklee REMIX editorial, technical, and business staff to ensure smooth, proper, and timely delivery of the journal content

10.  Other editorial, business, communication, and technical tasks that come up from time to time

11.  Serve as an ex officio, non-voting member of the HSNA Board (unless also serving as an elected member of the Board), serving as liaison between Berklee REMIX and the HSNA Board and Society, including generating a journal report for each annual general meeting of the Society. 

Those interested in applying for the position should send a letter of interest and cv to Michael Ruhling (Michael.Ruhling@rit.edu). Nominations are also welcome; please include contact information with nominations.

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