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IASPM-US Interest Groups


IASPM-US encourages the formation of interest groups within the organization. The purpose of an interest group is to help members within the Association form an intellectual community around a common topic in the field of popular music studies.

Current Interest Groups:

Pedagogy Interest Group - Sonia Vasan, Chair


Start an Interest Group

Application procedure. The formation of interest groups is driven by the membership. Any member of IASPM-US may apply to the Executive Committee to form an interest group. An application should consist of a mission statement of between 150 and 300 words, a list of the names and e-mail addresses of at least ten IASPM-US members who wish to join the group, and the name and e-mail address of a person who is willing to chair the group. Applications should be submitted to the president of IASPM-US via the website at .

Interest group rights and responsibilities. Interest groups may create e-mail discussion lists. Group chairs are responsible for managing their lists and ensuring that they serve as a useful conduit for group business and do not conflict with the mission of IASPM-US. Groups will also be provided with space on the IASPM-US website for the creation of web pages. The Executive Committee and Web Site Editor reserve the right to edit web pages for size and content. Groups have the opportunity to apply to the program and local arrangements committees to hold lunchtime group meetings at the annual conference, space permitting. These meetings are not paper or panel sessions, but opportunities for interest group members to get together casually during a lunchtime break. Chairs may also contact the Executive Committee to expand and develop the tole of interest groups.

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