Anacrusis

The following guidelines are designed to assist Anacrusis Editorial Committee members to evaluate articles for publication in Anacrusis.

Articles not conforming to the guidelines may be returned for revision. Articles submitted for review should contain primarily new or original information or research relevant to the choral art and of interest to people who are passionate about group singing. 

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/songwriters 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 the article's main subject to be of self-promotion or the promotion of a company, product, or performing arts organization in which they have vested interests.