The official journal of Choral Canada, Anacrusis, contains academic articles, special features and focus columns. The journal is published three times per year. Choral Canada members receive Anacrusis as part of their membership benefits and are eligible for advertising discounts.
Publication Schedule
Vol. 38 #3 Winter 2020
Submission Due Date: October 15, 2020
Distribution Date: November 2020
Vol. 39 #1 Spring 2021
Submission Due Date: February 15, 2021
Distribution Date: March/April 2021
Vol. 39 #2 Summer 2021
Submission Due Date: April 15, 2021
Distribution Date: June/July 2021
Vol. 39 #3 Fall 2021
Submission Due Date: July 15, 2021
Distribution Date: September/October 2021
Vol. 38 #3 Winter 2020
Submission Due Date: October 15, 2020
Distribution Date: November 2020
Vol. 39 #1 Spring 2021
Submission Due Date: February 15, 2021
Distribution Date: March/April 2021
Vol. 39 #2 Summer 2021
Submission Due Date: April 15, 2021
Distribution Date: June/July 2021
Vol. 39 #3 Fall 2021
Submission Due Date: July 15, 2021
Distribution Date: September/October 2021
Anacrusis Editorial Board
Patricia Abbott (Québec)
Irene Apanovitch (California)
Laura Curtis, Student Chapter (Ontario)
Dr. Bruce Kotowich, Editor-In-Chief (Ontario)
Dr. Jennifer Lang (Saskatchewan)
Dr. Sarah Morrison (Ontario)
Dr. Ian Loeppky (Alabama)
Dr. Catherine Robbins (Manitoba)
Dr. Vaughn Roste (Indiana)
The Editorial Review Committee includes three members of the Anacrusis Editorial Board, lead by Dr. Vaughn Roste. This committee will be responsible for the collection, editing, and/or writing of articles of an academic nature.
Erika Hille, Layout and Design -- erikahille@gmail.com
Patricia Abbott (Québec)
Irene Apanovitch (California)
Laura Curtis, Student Chapter (Ontario)
Dr. Bruce Kotowich, Editor-In-Chief (Ontario)
Dr. Jennifer Lang (Saskatchewan)
Dr. Sarah Morrison (Ontario)
Dr. Ian Loeppky (Alabama)
Dr. Catherine Robbins (Manitoba)
Dr. Vaughn Roste (Indiana)
The Editorial Review Committee includes three members of the Anacrusis Editorial Board, lead by Dr. Vaughn Roste. This committee will be responsible for the collection, editing, and/or writing of articles of an academic nature.
Erika Hille, Layout and Design -- erikahille@gmail.com
Guidelines for Submissions to Anacrusis
- Articles must be on a subject related to the choral art and of interest to choral musicians across the country, such as, but not limited to articles on repertoire, choral history, performance practice, choral composers and conductors (including interviews), rehearsal techniques, vocal technique, management and organizational issues as they relate to choirs, choral music education, choral music and society, choirs in community, and sociological aspects of choral singing. Articles on Canadian aspects of choral music are particularly welcome.
- Articles may be in French or English.
- Length: submissions generally consist of 1,000 to 2,000 words.
- Referenced material should be noted in the body of the text and cited as endnotes. Non-academic articles are not required to contain references.
- Articles that contain musical examples, illustrations, or figures (statistical charts), copyright clearance must be obtained by the author prior to submission to Choral Canada.
- All musical examples, illustrations, or figures (statistical charts) included in articles must be placed following the explanatory text, within the article. The examples must be labeled with copyright information, and labeled numerically, eg.
Example #1, Ruth Watson Henderson: Voices of Earth, Mov't 2, mm24-20. Copyright 1991 by GVT/Chapel Music - A short biographical note and a black & white photo of the author must accompany the article.
- All academic articles submitted are subject to a blind review by members of the Editorial Review Committee.
- Format: please submit electronically to info@choralcanada.org.
Choral Canada Anacrusis Guidelines for the Consideration of the Editorial Board
The following guidelines are designed to assist Editorial Board members to evaluate articles for publication in Anacrusis, the official publication of Choral Canada.
Articles not conforming to the guidelines may be returned for revision. Articles submitted for review should be concise and contain primarily new or original information or research relevant to the choral art and of interest to Canadian choral musicians. Lengthy articles should be divided into sections separated by sub-titles to lead the reader through the article.
Articles are accepted for publication when the members of the Editorial Board determine that the article contains information that pertains directly to the general interests of the Choral Canada membership. Expanded criteria for the consideration of the members of the Editorial Board include:
1. The topic is of national importance and/or will interest a majority of readers.
2. The article offers new knowledge of or insight into the topic. (Articles that rely heavily on secondary sources are seldom judged to offer new knowledge.)
3. The article will challenge readers’ thinking.
4. The material is timely. (Anniversaries of composers or events offer timely opportunities for articles.)
5. The premise is well defined, supported, and developed; the purpose of the article should be clear.
6. The scope is appropriate: neither too narrow nor too broad.
7. The information is precise, accurate, and well documented.
8. The article is well-written and material flows in an easily read narrative style.
9. Most of the ideas seem to be the author’s and quotes enhance the article.
10. The authors shall avoid any self-promotion or the promotion of a company, product, or performing arts organization in which they have vested interests.
The following guidelines are designed to assist Editorial Board members to evaluate articles for publication in Anacrusis, the official publication of Choral Canada.
Articles not conforming to the guidelines may be returned for revision. Articles submitted for review should be concise and contain primarily new or original information or research relevant to the choral art and of interest to Canadian choral musicians. Lengthy articles should be divided into sections separated by sub-titles to lead the reader through the article.
Articles are accepted for publication when the members of the Editorial Board determine that the article contains information that pertains directly to the general interests of the Choral Canada membership. Expanded criteria for the consideration of the members of the Editorial Board include:
1. The topic is of national importance and/or will interest a majority of readers.
2. The article offers new knowledge of or insight into the topic. (Articles that rely heavily on secondary sources are seldom judged to offer new knowledge.)
3. The article will challenge readers’ thinking.
4. The material is timely. (Anniversaries of composers or events offer timely opportunities for articles.)
5. The premise is well defined, supported, and developed; the purpose of the article should be clear.
6. The scope is appropriate: neither too narrow nor too broad.
7. The information is precise, accurate, and well documented.
8. The article is well-written and material flows in an easily read narrative style.
9. Most of the ideas seem to be the author’s and quotes enhance the article.
10. The authors shall avoid any self-promotion or the promotion of a company, product, or performing arts organization in which they have vested interests.