Information about Submissions for the 4th Symposium March 15th 2026

From the 15th Sept 2026 to the 15th Nov  2026, all those working in  the arts,  sciences, and the medical worlds are invited to submit abstracts detailing original research, which offers  new perspectives  concerned with the embodiment of the performer, and/or issues broadly  relating to this topic.

Suggested topics below  will be welcomed, but not confined to:

1. The historical reasons for the separation of the mind/body in musical education
2. Neuroscientific evidence on the ‘brain to body loop’.
3. Biomechanics ― muscular skeletal issues concerning the performer’s body.
4. Biofeedback for neuromuscular re-education.
5. Moved by emotions: the auditory factor.
6. The state of embodied learning in musical education.

Cristine MacKie

Director

all enquiries to: c.mackie@londoninternationalpianosymposium.co.uk

www.pianoperformance.co.uk

Abstracts should consist of 250-300 words. They will be published on the website and should be submitted in Word, with the following specifications: Alignment: Justified; Font: Calabri; Spacing, 1.5. Pont size, 12.They should be  submitted electronically.

We intend also, to offer both on-site and electronic presentation options, although the former will depend on possible restrictions on public meetings and international travel in place at the time of the event.