2nd International Symposium on Musical Topics and Topic Theory
May 22 - 24, 2025 University of Northern Colorado Greeley, ColoradoFrom its contacts with worship, poetry, drama, entertainment, dance, ceremony, the military, the hunt, and the life of the lower classes, music in the early 18th century developed a thesaurus of characteristic figures, which formed a rich legacy for classic composers. Some of these figures were associated with various feelings and affections; others had a picturesque flavor. They are designated here as topics—subjects for musical discourse.
—Leonard G. Ratner (1980)
The University of Northern Colorado is so pleased to report that the 2025 conference was an amazing success. Based on feedback from our international participants, we will be issuing a Call for Papers earlier in the fall with a due date of either Mid December or early January in order to notify presenters around the first of February. This will facilitate travel plans, particularly for international participants. If you have any questions about this conference, or if you are a past participant and have suggestions, please contact Janice Dickensheets at janice.dickensheets@unco.edu
