OMEA Resource Center: Publications
OMEA Publications Guidelines for Authors
OMEA--The Oregon Music Educators Association established its publications
program to expand and enhance the knowledge of its membership and to advance
the cause of music education. OMEA encourages the submission of manuscripts
on all phases of music education in schools and communities, including
professional philosophy and practical instructional techniques (but not
method books), the arts and arts education as a whole, and current issues in
music teaching and learning. Abstracts and manuscripts of books, booklets,
brochures, papers, and media resources (such as audiocassettes and
videocassettes) are reviewed by the publications committee.
OMEA copyrights its publications for the protection of its authors. Portions
of the publications may not be reproduced or reprinted without permission
from OMEA.
Royalties are not paid for published contributions except under specific
circumstances as determined by the Editor and approved by the Board�s
Executive Committee. All authors receive copies of their publications, and
they may order additional copies at a reduced rate.
Submission of manuscripts
Before writing manuscripts, authors should send an outline or a table of
contents and a sample chapter to OMEA's Editor of publications. This will
enable the publications committee to determine whether the proposed work is
appropriate for OMEA's current publication needs. If the outline is approved,
OMEA will request that the author send the entire manuscript. OMEA does not
consider simultaneous submissions (that is, manuscripts that are being
considered at the same time by another publisher). Acceptance of an outline
does not guarantee manuscript acceptance.
The Editor will acknowledge receipt of every manuscript. After the editor
and the publications committee (or other authorities for highly specialized
topics) have carefully
reviewed each manuscript or out-line, those that do not meet current
publication needs will be returned to the author as soon as possible.
Preparation of manuscripts
All material, whether typewritten or printed by computer, must be
double-spaced on 8-1/2" x 11" bond paper. Readable computer printouts are
acceptable, and OMEA would appreciate receiving computer disks (IBM or
Macintosh format) along with a hard copy of the text. Since the publications
staff uses Appleworks 5.0.3 for Mac, that is the preferred format, but most
other disks can be translated by the staff. All disks should be marked
clearly with the author's name, title of the manuscript, disk format (PC or
Mac), and the name and version of the software used. The manuscript (or
abstract) may also be delivered via email as a cut and paste document.
It is the author's responsibility to cite all material from other sources;
liability for failure to cite published sources lies with the author.
Citations must include name of author and publication, city and state of
publication, publisher, volume, number, and issue (if applicable), and pages
cited. Omission of this information will delay publication. To use
previously published music or long quotations in the text, permission must be
secured from the publisher. It is the author's responsibility to obtain
permission and send a copy of the written permission to OMEA. The author
should copyright original music before publication. OMEA adheres strictly to
the U.S. Copyright Law and carefully guards against any infringement of this
law.
Photographs from authors that complement the content are always welcomed.
Black-and-white glossy photos are required or uploaded jpegs may substitute.
All photos become the property of OMEA. Graphics are the responsibility of
the author and will be included if submitted to OMEA as camera-ready art
produced by a graphic artist and sized no larger than 8-1/2" x 11". Sketches
or other unacceptable art will not be used.
Editing and production
Once a manuscript (not just an outline) is accepted for publication, the
editor enters it in the publications schedule. Depending on the length and
complexity of the manuscript, the time limitations of OMEA staff, and the
current work load, the manuscript may be published in three to eight months.
OMEA staff members edit manuscripts to conform with recognized principles of
English usage and guidelines of The Chicago Manual of Style (14th ed.), which
is published by The University of Chicago Press. The editor also makes
changes that have been requested by the publications committee or returns the
manuscript to the author if the changes requested are extensive. These
revisions may involve condensing the manuscript, rearranging the parts for
improved sequence, adding stronger passages, sharpening the focus, or
retitling the work. The editor will make every effort to ensure that
researched material and facts are correct, but the author has final
responsibility for accuracy. All design decisions regarding format, font,
presentation, artwork, color, and photographs remain with the OMEA staff.
Please send manuscript proposals to:
- Editor OMEA
PO Box 69429
Portland, OR 97239
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