The International Society for Black Musicians is pleased to announce its 2nd Annual Convening, to be hosted virtually on November 19th, 2022. The theme, “Dreaming in Black” was chosen to inspire and celebrate proposals centering Black dreams, Black vision, Black imagination, Black expansion, and more from the minds of Black people. We welcome members to submit their proposals before our deadline on October 1st by 11:59pm PT.  

ISBM is looking to accept the following proposal formats:

Lectures

Lecture Recitals

Recitals

Panels

Masterclasses

Demonstrations

Express Talks (answering an overarching question)

Fishbowl

PechaKucha

Soapboxes

Poster/Paper Presentations

Storytelling

And more! The possibilities are endless!