The Society for Music Theory promotes the development of and engagement with music theory as a scholarly and pedagogical discipline. This encompasses all approaches and perspectives, including scholars, listeners, composers, performers, teachers, and students. It is committed to fostering diversity, inclusivity, and gender equity in the field.
The SMT Student Presentation Award is given annually to either a graduate or undergraduate music student for a scholarly presentation, including papers or posters, at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Music Theory.