ICDVRAT & ArtAbilitation 2008 International Conference

***** SPECIAL ICDVRAT/ArtAbilitation SESSION *****

“HELPING THROUGH MUSIC”

Casa da Musica (CdM), Porto, Portugal, 11 September 2008

CALL FOR PAPERS

Extended Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 March 2008*

(Accepted Papers Submission Deadline: 1 July 2008)


Papers that report on helping people with different
abilities through music related methods and technology
are sought for a special session of ICDVRAT&ArtAbilitation
International Conference that will be convened on the
morning of 11th Sep 2008. This special session will
conclude the ICDVRAT/AA conference activities in nearby Maia.

Papers from this special session will be printed in the
ICDVRAT/ArtAbilitation conference proceedings book.

Following the session all ICDVRAT/AA delegates are invited
to attend an afternoon rehearsal of the “World Music Day
Concert” that is presented by the ORQUESTRA NACIONAL DO
PORTO (ONP) in the spectacular 1200 seat CdM auditorium.
This event inaugurates a planned series of international
concerts. These concerts are planned to incrementally build
toward augmenting opportunities for people with disabilities
to access and appreciate live classical music.

More information here: http://www.artabilitation.net/

And here:

http://www.icdvrat.reading.ac.uk/



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Prof Eduardo R Miranda
Interdisciplinary Centre for Computer Music Research
Faculty of Technology
University of Plymouth
United Kingdom

http://cmr.soc.plymouth.ac.uk/
E-mail: eduardo.miranda AT plymouth.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1752 232 532