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. 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: October 15, 2021
Distribution Date: November 2021
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: October 15, 2021
Distribution Date: November 2021
Anacrusis Editorial Board
Editor-In-Chief -- currently vacant; information on how to submit expression of interest for position coming soon
Patricia Abbott (Québec)
Irene Apanovitch (California)
Karen Burke (Ontario)
Laura Curtis, Student Chapter (Ontario)
Dr. Sarah Morrison (Ontario)
Dr. Ian Loeppky (Alabama)
Erika Hille, Layout and Design -- erikahille@gmail.com
Editor-In-Chief -- currently vacant; information on how to submit expression of interest for position coming soon
Patricia Abbott (Québec)
Irene Apanovitch (California)
Karen Burke (Ontario)
Laura Curtis, Student Chapter (Ontario)
Dr. Sarah Morrison (Ontario)
Dr. Ian Loeppky (Alabama)
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 group singing. They should be of interest to choral musicians across the country, such as, but not limited to articles on repertoire, history of choral music and group singing, performance practice, choral composers and conductors/leaders (including interviews), rehearsal techniques, vocal technique, management and organizational issues as they relate to choirs and singing groups, choral music education, choral music and society, choirs and singing groups in community, and sociological aspects of choral/group singing.
- Articles on Canadian aspects of choral music and group singing are particularly welcome.
- Articles may be in French or English.
- Length: Submissions generally consist of 1,000 to 2,500 words; Articles requesting peer-review consideration consist of a maximum of 5,000 words.
- Lengthy articles should be divided into sections separated by sub-titles to lead the reader through the article.
- 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
- A short biographical note (3-4 sentences) and a high quality colour photo (jpg or png) of the author must accompany the article submission.
- All academic articles requesting peer review are subject to a blind review by members of the Anacrusis Editorial Committee.
- Format: please submit electronically to info@choralcanada.org.
Choral Canada's Selection Guidelines for the Consideration of the Anacrusis Editorial Committee The following guidelines are designed to further assist the Anacrusis Editorial Committee members to evaluate articles for publication in Anacrusis.
Articles not conforming to the guidelines may be returned for revision. Articles submitted should contain primarily new or original information or research relevant to the choral art and of interest to choral musicians in Canada.
Articles are accepted for publication when the author receives an email in writing from a member of the Anacrusis Editorial Committee, such as the Editor-In-Chief, that states their article will be published.
Expanded criteria for the consideration of the members of the Editorial Committee 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.
Articles not conforming to the guidelines may be returned for revision. Articles submitted should contain primarily new or original information or research relevant to the choral art and of interest to choral musicians in Canada.
Articles are accepted for publication when the author receives an email in writing from a member of the Anacrusis Editorial Committee, such as the Editor-In-Chief, that states their article will be published.
Expanded criteria for the consideration of the members of the Editorial Committee 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.