[AMS-announce] CFP: Bach and the oratorio tradition (Bach Perspectives/American Bach Society)

[Announcements for the AMS]

CFP: Bach and the oratorio tradition (Bach Perspectives/American Bach Society)

The American Bach Society invites the submission of papers for consideration for Bach Perspectives 8, whose topic will be "Bach and the Oratorio tradition." Essays on all aspects of the subject, including Bach's oratorios, their connection to earlier and later repertories, performance, context, and interpretation, are welcome. Papers should be approximately 6000 words and be sent in electronic form to Daniel R. Melamed by 1 September 2008 at the e-mail address DMELAMED (AT) INDIANA.EDU. If necessary materials may be sent in both paper and electronic form to D. Melamed, Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405 USA.