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ISME has a small team that manages the administration of the Society. Every other role is held by a member who volunteers their time and expertise for the benefit of all.

Structure

ISME has a Board of Directors, Commissions and  Forum, Special Interest Groups and  Committees, supported by a small management team.

Board and Executive

The ISME Board of Directors comprises fifteen members who, during the two years of their appointment, dedicate much of their professional and private time to executing the Society's policies and activities. They represent as many aspects of music education and as many cultural and ethnic groups as possible. Five members of the Board form the Executive. These are  the President, President Elect, Immediate Past President and two Board Members, which are invited by the President.  The 'presidential term' is a six year commitment: two as President Elect, two as President and two as Past President. The Board changes at the General Assembly, held at the World Conference.  Board meetings are held at each of the biennial world conferences (one for the outgoing Board and one for the incoming Board) and one meeting is also held in the intermediate year. Board members can hold a seat for no more than two consecutive terms, standing for election for each term.

To view the current Board click on the option below.

Commissions and the Forum

Commissions are designated in the Constitution and Bylaws and are designed to offer members opportunities to explore a specialised area in greater depth. More information about Commissions can be found on their dedicated page. Commissions are headed by a chair and there is a committee of commissioners to support the chair in their work. To view the current Commission chairs and commissioners and for the Forum team click on the option below.

Special Interest Groups

Special Interest Groups are ad hoc groups designed to offer members opportunities to explore a specialised area that is of current interest. More information about the Special Interest Groups can be found on their dedicated page. Special Interest Groups are headed by a chair and there is a committee to support the chair in their work. To view the current Commission chairs and commissioners and for the Forum team click on the option below.

Committees

From time to time, the Board may establish a committee to oversee a specific aspect of ISME's work. These are Standing Committees and Working Committees and for more information about them go to their dedicated page. To view the office bearers for these committees, click on the option below.

Management team

There is a small management team based in the USA, Australia and India which handles the administration of the Society. To view the team click on the option below.

Argentina
Dr. Ana-Lucia Frega
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Australia
Ms. Annette Pearce
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Australia
Graham Bartle
Honorary Life Member and Special Advisor to the Forum for Instrumental and Vocal Teaching
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Canada
Ms. Joan Therens
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Argentina
Violeta Hemsy de Gainza
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United States
Dr. Lauren Kapalka Richerme
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Brazil
Dr. Carina Joly
Musicians Health and Wellness SIG
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Norway
Einar Solbu
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Australia
Prof. Margaret Barrett
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Australia, Australia
Gary McPherson
Gary McPherson is a Life Member of ISME and currently the Ormond Professor of Music at the University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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Spain, Finland
Dr. Guadalupe López Íñiguez
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Argentina
Prof. Alejandra Garcia Trabucco
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United Kingdom
Prof. Susan Hallam
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United Kingdom
Mr. Ronald Smith
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Switzerland
Sylvia Schwarzenbach
Honorary Life Member and Special Advisor to the Forum for Instrumental and Vocal Teaching and the SIG MHW
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