May 27 to 30, 2026
Promotion: Brazilian Association of Cognition and Musical Arts (ABCM)
Organization: Federal University of Sergipe (UFS)
Location: Didática VII – Avenida Marechal Rondon, s/n, Jardim Rosa Elze, CEP 49100-000, São Cristóvão, SE.
Event Theme
ENCAM 5 offers a space for reflection and debate on music cognition, human development, and learning across different research contexts in music. Within each thematic symposium, participants will have the opportunity to examine, from the perspective of human development, the role of music in the constitution of the subject, including perceptual, sensory, affective, cultural, creative, and reflective capacities.
Musical education, across its diverse trajectories, highlights how learners construct specific forms of knowledge and develop modes of participation within local cultures and musical communities of practice throughout the lifespan. In the domain of musical learning, learning processes are not limited to the acquisition of technical skills, but rather involve continuous processes of meaning-making, creative management, self-regulation, and the development of expertise. Thus, research that articulates music cognition, human development, and learning contributes to a broader understanding of how individuals learn, think, and become musically constituted.
ENCAM 5 invites submissions that explore theoretical and empirical perspectives aimed at understanding music as a structured form of knowledge that is fundamental to human development, fostering significant advances in the field of music cognition research in Brazil.
Organizing Committee
General Coordination: Prof. Dr. Maria Luiza Santos Barbosa (UFS)
Assistant Coordination: Prof. Dr. Alessandro Pereira da Silva (UFS)
Student Coordination: Prof. Dr. Fabiano Zanin (UFS)
Infrastructure and Logistics: Prof. Dr. Daniel Nery (UFS)
Accessibility Coordination: Prof. Dr. Carlos Alberto Ferreira da Silva (UFS)
Media Outreach Coordination: Prof. Me. Frederico Cunha Andrade (UFS)
Local Organization: Iamm Mannir Bezerra Dantas Bispo (UFS)
General Collaboration: Leonardo Carvalho Resende (UFS)
Student Support: Caio Correia Andrade Carvalho (UFS)
Scientific Committee
Prof. Dr. Adeline Annelyse Marie Stervinou – UFC/Sobral
Prof. Dr. Diana Santiago – UFBA
Prof. Dr. Danilo Ramos – UFPR
Prof. Dr. Guilherme Bertissolo – UFBA
Prof. Dr. Letícia Dias de Lima – UFMS
Prof. Dr. Marco Antônio Toledo Nascimento – UFC/Sobral
Prof. Me. Clara Piazzetta – UNESPAR
Prof. Dr. Patrícia Vanzella – UFABC
Prof. Dr. Rael Bertarelli Gimenes Toffolo – UNESPAR
Prof. Dr. Thenille Braun Janzen – UFABC
Program
The event will be held in a hybrid format, combining in-person and virtual participation. The inclusion of remotely presented papers will broaden the reach of ENCAM 5, making it accessible to a larger number of senior researchers and early-career researchers, while also expanding access to the general interested audience.
The program consists of conferences, roundtable discussions, and research communication sessions (oral and artistic):
Conferences
Address themes of human development and learning from the perspective of musical cognition, based on studies conducted by nationally and internationally recognized researchers.
Roundtables
Promote debates on topics related to the event’s theme, bringing together converging lines of research that offer different analytical and reflective perspectives.
Oral and Artistic Communications
Researchers may submit abstracts presenting the results of their investigations for in-person or online presentation.
Important Dates
| Paper Submission Period | February 9 to March 9, 2026. Extended until March 16! |
| Evaluation Period | March 17 to March 31, 2026 |
| Notification of Acceptance | April 6, 2026 |
| Deadline for Final Versions (Abstracts) | April 27, 2026 |
| Registration for Authors | April 6 to April 27, 2026 |
| Registration for Attendees | March 19 to May 26, 2026 |
| Final Deadline for Papers | June 30, 2026 |
Call for Papers
Submission
Authors must strictly follow all instructions described in the Guidelines for Authors within the submission system. Templates for formatting abstracts for oral and artistic communications are available for download on the submission system homepage.
Submissions must be made through the following link:
https://www.abcogmus.com/conferencias/index.php/encam5/index
Registration Categories and Fees
Registration fees for ENCAM 5 are organized according to the participant’s category (undergraduate student, graduate student, researcher/faculty member), ABCM membership status, and the payment period.
Special rates apply to active ABCM members and to students affiliated with institutions located in the North and Northeast regions of Brazil.
Fees are established in progressive tiers, according to the schedule below:
- First tier: March 19, 2026 – April 13, 2026*
- Second tier: April 14, 2026* – April 27, 2026 (final deadline for authors)
- Third tier: April 28, 2026 – May 26, 2026
- On-site registration: May 27, 2026
*Revised dates
Please refer to the table below for the complete list of categories and corresponding fees.
Registration Fees – Active ABCM Members (Values in Brazilian Reais – BRL)
| Category | First Tier Mar 19 – Apr 13, 2026 | Second Tier Apr 14 – Apr 27, 2026 | Third Tier Apr 28 – May 26, 2026 | On-site May 27, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Student | Exempt | Exempt | Exempt | Exempt |
| Graduate Student [North and Northeast regions of Brazil] | 50,00 | 50,00 | 50,00 | 80,00 |
| Graduate Student | 120,00 | 170,00 | 220,00 | 270,00 |
| Researcher / Faculty Member | 200,00 | 250,00 | 300,00 | 350,00 |
Registration Fees – Non-Members (Values in Brazilian Reais – BRL)
| Category | First Tier Mar 19 – Apr 13, 2026 | Second Tier Apr 14 – Apr 27, 2026 | Third Tier Apr 28 – May 26, 2026 | On-site May 27, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Student* | 20,00 | 20,00 | 20,00 | 50,00 |
| Graduate Student* | 50,00 | 50,00 | 50,00 | 80,00 |
| UFS** Researcher / Faculty Member | 200,00 | 250,00 | 300,00 | 350,00 |
| Undergraduate Student | 120,00 | 170,00 | 220,00 | 270,00 |
| Graduate Student | 480,00 | 530,00 | 580,00 | 630,00 |
| Researcher / Faculty Member | 680,00 | 730,00 | 780,00 | 830,00 |
* Applicable only to students affiliated with institutions located in the North and Northeast regions of Brazil.
** Universidade Federal de Sergipe
Registration
Registration for the V Meeting on Cognition and Musical Arts (ENCAM 5) will be conducted in two stages.
In the first stage, participants must complete the registration form and submit supporting documentation for the selected registration category. After review and validation of the information by the organizing committee, instructions for payment of the registration fee will be sent by email.
In the second stage, participants must complete payment of the corresponding fee.
Registration will only be considered complete after confirmation of payment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Do all authors need to register for the event?
No. Only the presenting author is required to complete registration and submit payment by April 27, 2026 (final deadline for authors).
2. Can I change the presenting author after submission?
Yes.
By default, the first author is considered the presenting author. If it is necessary to designate a different author as the presenter, the request must be sent to the Organizing Committee by April 27, 2026, via email at contato@abcogmus.com.
Please note: the presenting author must be properly registered for the event.
3. Who is eligible to register under the Student category
The Student category is open to:
- Undergraduate students;
- Graduate students (Master’s or PhD).
Valid proof of institutional enrollment is required and will be reviewed by the Organizing Committee.
4. What documents are accepted as proof of enrollment for the Student category?
The following documents will be accepted:
- Official enrollment certificate or declaration;
- Updated academic transcript confirming active enrollment;
- Valid student ID (including issue and expiration dates);
- Proof of enrollment issued through the institution’s online system.
The document must include:
Full name of the student;
- Name of the institution;
- Program/course;
- Level of study (undergraduate, specialization, Master’s, or PhD);
- Confirmation of active enrollment.
Validity: Documents issued before July 2025 will not be accepted as proof of institutional affiliation and eligibility for the Student category.
5. How can I verify my status as a researcher or faculty member?
For registration under the Researcher or Faculty category, proof of active institutional affiliation may be requested, such as an official institutional declaration, employment contract, or equivalent document.
Documents must have been issued from July 2025 onward to be considered valid.
6. How can I verify whether my ABCM membership is active?
To check your membership status with the Brazilian Association of Cognition and Musical Arts (ABCM), please contact the Treasury Office at:
tesouraria@abcogmus.com
7. What happens if I do not submit proof of institutional affiliation?
Registrations submitted under discounted categories without valid supporting documentation may remain pending approval or be reclassified to the full-fee category.
8. Can I change my participation mode (in-person or remote)?
Yes.
The presenting author may request a change of participation mode until April 27, 2026 (final deadline for registration and payment). To do so, please contact the Organizing Committee.
9. Will full papers be published in the conference proceedings?
No.
Only the final versions of accepted abstracts will be published in the event’s Abstract Book.
Authors whose abstracts are accepted and who present their work at the event may submit full papers for possible publication in ABCM indexed publications (ISBN), such as articles in Revista Percepta.
Interest in these publication options must be indicated at the time of abstract submission. Full manuscripts must be submitted by June 30, 2026, following the required format.
Accepted works that are not presented by the submitting author or at least one co-author will not be eligible for publication.
10. Will the event sessions be recorded?
Yes.
Keynote lectures, roundtables, and oral presentations will be live-streamed and recorded. Recordings will be made available exclusively to registered participants after the event.
All copyrights remain with the presenters, who may download and share their materials after the event.
11. Is ABCM membership required to submit a paper to ENCAM 5?
No.
It is not necessary to be an ABCM member to submit an abstract for review or to present at ENCAM. However, active ABCM members are eligible for discounted registration fees.
12. What happens if payment is not completed within the selected registration tier period?
If payment is not completed within the corresponding registration tier, a new payment request will need to be issued according to the next applicable tier rate.
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