We are soliciting articles for publication in “The Art Song Magazine"! Previous contributors have included Deen Larsen, Dr. Becky Lu, Dr. Tsitsi Ella Jaji, Graham Johnson, James Primosch, Te Oti Rakena & Dr. Tessa Romano, and Susan Youens. We have a dedicated and growing readership from around the world.

We seek articles from advanced graduate students, established scholars, composers, and performers on the topic of Art Song, with a special interest in works that engage critically with contemporary repertoire and works of underrepresented peoples in the Classical music discipline. Both formal academic papers and op-eds are acceptable. Articles should be between 1000-3000 words in length and adhere to our submission guidelines. We also encourage the submission of shorter, program note-style articles.

Please submit articles for review by May 15, 2023 to sparksandwirycrieseditor@gmail.com. Honoraria between $250 and $500 USD are available, based on the length and scope of the article. If selected, we will provide editorial support prior to publication.

Sparks and Wiry Cries

Named in reference to a poem by Paul Goodman, Sparks & Wiry Cries began in 2009 as a podcast and online magazine with a vision to contextualize art song in the sharing of recordings, interviews, and articles by prominent artists and scholars. In 2012, the Casement Fund, Ltd. encouraged co-founders Martha Guth and Erika Switzer to expand their vision and curate an art song recital series based in New York City. In 2015, Sparks received its 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and grew to include the songSLAM competition and a commissioning program. Today, through our international songSLAMs. sparksLIVE events and Art Song Magazine, we are actively engaging in current conversations through insightful publishing, programming, and commissioning.