Project Spectrum is seeking new graduate student committee members to join us in our mission of increasing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in music studies. Read our complete mission statement here.

In our organizational model, graduate student committee members serve as the leading voice for Project Spectrum and the primary organizers of its events and actions. Our faculty affiliates support the graduate student committee as advisors, mentors, and collaborators. Graduate student and faculty affiliate information is available on our website.

We seek motivated members who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, Arab and/or other racial and ethnic minorities. Underrepresented intersections including but not limited to gender, sexuality, ability, residency status, and class are issues of particular interest. We are currently accepting applications from all areas of music studies (including scholars outside of the traditional music disciplines) who can commit for a minimum of two years. Historically, Project Spectrum members are affiliated with North American universities, but students of international backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

The graduate student members of Project Spectrum are passionate about building community and supporting each other as we organize toward both urgent needs and longer-term visions around music academia. While this labor belongs to everyone, we believe an important function of leadership is to uplift voices and ideas from the ground up.

We look forward to hearing from those who would like to join us in our work.

Student Application Timeline:

• Applications open on Monday, 23 March.

• Applications close on Friday, 19 April at 11:59pm Pacific.

• Applications are reviewed by current graduate student committee members April 20-24.

• All applicants will be notified of their application status no later than Wednesday, 29 April.

• New members are expected to begin their term as of May 1st.

Student Roles & Responsibilities:

• Labor load for Project Spectrum largely depends on the schedule of events and publications. The most labor intensive position, the co-chair, meets once per week for up to one hour and has an average workload of 1–3 hours/week. The rest of the graduate students meet every 4–6 weeks, with more hours of commitment expected when planning activities. All meetings happen via Zoom, with additional communication happening via email and WhatsApp.

• We have collaborated and continue to be interested in collaborating with study/interest groups from various music societies to help them plan sessions (e.g., AMS Music and Disability Study Group). We also plan to organize events independent from these societies (e.g., virtual professional development for graduate students).