The official journal of Choral Canada, Anacrusis, contains academic articles, special features and focus columns. The journal is published three times per year (fall, winter and spring/summer). Choral Canada members automatically receive Anacrusis and are eligible for advertising discounts.
Publication Schedule
Vol. 38 #1 Fall 2019
Distribution Date: October/November 2019
Vol. 38 #2 Winter 2020
Distribution Date: February/March 2020
Vol. 38 #3 Summer 2020
Distribution Date: June/July 2020
Vol. 38 #1 Fall 2019
Distribution Date: October/November 2019
Vol. 38 #2 Winter 2020
Distribution Date: February/March 2020
Vol. 38 #3 Summer 2020
Distribution Date: June/July 2020
Anacrusis Committee
Patricia Abbott (Québec)
Dr. Bruce Kotowich, Editor-In-Chief (Ontario)
Dr. Jennifer Lang (Saskatchewan)
Dr. Ian Loeppky (Alabama)
Dr. Catherine Robbins (Manitoba)
Dr. Vaughn Roste (Indiana)
The Editorial Review committee includes three members of the Anacrusis Committee, lead by Dr. Vaughn Roste. This committee will be responsible for the collection, editing, and/or writing of articles of an academic nature.
Patricia Abbott (Québec)
Dr. Bruce Kotowich, Editor-In-Chief (Ontario)
Dr. Jennifer Lang (Saskatchewan)
Dr. Ian Loeppky (Alabama)
Dr. Catherine Robbins (Manitoba)
Dr. Vaughn Roste (Indiana)
The Editorial Review committee includes three members of the Anacrusis Committee, lead by Dr. Vaughn Roste. This committee will be responsible for the collection, editing, and/or writing of articles of an academic nature.
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. Example of format to be followed. Non-academic articles are not required to contain references.
- For articles with musical examples/figures, placement of musical figures should be indicated within the body of the article (i.e., “Figure 1”). Permission of copyright owner should be given underneath each musical example (e.g., copyright year, publisher, and a reprint permission statement). (i.e., “Figure 1. Benjamin Britten, War Requiem, Op. 66, “VI, Libera Me,” ms. 1)
- Appropriate illustrations and/or musical examples with information on permission to reprint should accompany the article. (i.e., War Requiem, Op. 66 by Benjamin Britten and Wilfred Owen. Copyright 1961 by Boosey and Hawkes Music Publishers Ltd., Reprinted by permission.)
- A short biographical note on the author and a black & white must accompany the article.
- All 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 article avoids promoting a company, person, product, or performing organization.
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 article avoids promoting a company, person, product, or performing organization.