The RMA Research Students' Conference, organized by the Royal Musical Association will take place from 5th January to the 7th January 2017 at the Canterbury Christ Church University in Canterbury, England. The conference will cover areas like he Royal Musical Association was founded in 1874 ‘for the investigation and discussion of subjects connected with the art and science of music’, and its activities have evolved to embrace all aspects of the study of any kind of music, from history, analysis, and ethnomusicology to studies of perception, reception, and practice-based research. It aims to sustain and enhance British musical culture, while fostering international links and recognizing outstanding scholarly achievement by individuals worldwide, and to support the education and training of young scholars.