The Jazz Audiences Initiative explored the following key research questions:
- What does jazz" mean to people? How do people relate to jazz as an art form?
- How do people develop preferences for different forms of jazz?
- What are the pathways into the art form?
- How much taste diversity" is there within the jazz audience?
- What kinds of live jazz experiences do people want?
- How does setting affect preference and attendance?
- What are the connections between attendance and personal practice?
Submission Guidelines:
Submit a 1-2 page abstract by August 15, 2011. Papers should directly relate to the research questions above and may include:
- Historical perspectives on jazz/ arts audiences
- Quantitative studies
- Case studies
- Literature reviews
Submissions need to be Word documents in .doc or .pdf format. Presentations will be 50 minutes in length, including a minimum of 10 minutes for questions and answers. Presenters will also have the opportunity to present their findings in a combined poster/ information session showcasing all accepted research findings. A projector and screen will be available, presenters will need to provide their own computers and projector adapters. Presenters agree to become members of JEN and attend the JEN conference. For more information, to submit an abstract, and join JEN, go here.