2026 Annual Meeting
Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
November 5-8
The Society for Music Theory's 49th Annual Meeting is coming to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this November. More than 650 music theorists from colleges, universities, and conservatories around the world will gather for four days of connection, collaboration, and exploration of new directions in music research and practice.
SMT's 1,200-member community spans academics, graduate students, and professionals at the forefront of music theory in higher education. This year's meeting features 150+ presentations alongside workshops, receptions, small-group meetings, and plenty of opportunities to forge meaningful connections. Whether you're faculty, a graduate student, publisher, or administrator, this is where your field comes together.
General Information
- Program Guide, Schedule, & Mobile App
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- The Annual Meeting Program Guide is a searchable and downloadable PDF designed to help you get the most out of the conference.
- Explore our online searchable program, complete with abstracts!
- Download the Conference4Me app from your favorite digital store, then search for SMT 2026 Annual Meeting.
- On-Site Registration
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On-site registration for current members is available beginning November 4th at the following rates:
Student/Low-Income $140 Retired $185 Regular $225 The On-site registration desk hours are as follows:
Wed., 11/04 3-6 pm Thurs., 11/05 8:30am-6pm Fri., 11/06 8:30am-6pm Sat., 11/07 8:30am-2pm - Hotel Reservations
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The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee.
The SMT hotel room block reservation deadline has passed. Please contact the hotel directly for current availability and rates.
Looking for a roommate for SMT 2026? Fill out this form to connect with other attendees.
- Policies and Guidelines
Thank you to our 2026 Annual Meeting Sponsors!
