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 grant program focuses on providing financial support for activities held at the Society for Music Theory's Annual Meeting. This includes funding requests from committees, interest groups, and individual members for special events. The grants are aimed at covering expenses for guest speakers, performers, technology needs, and other related costs for events at the Annual Meeting.