A scene from the Broadway production of Hello Dolly with Bette Midler

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Mission statement

The Musical Theater Interest Group provides a space for scholars to meet, converse, and share ideas about music-theoretical explorations of musical theater. This group provides resources to scholars such as: an up-to-date bibliography of theoretical literature on musical theater, information about current shows and national tours, information about upcoming publications, and an outlet for this wishing to share new research.

Activities

Our interest group usually hosts lightening talks at the annual meeting of the Society of Music Theory interest group session, and promotes musical theater scholarship broadly. A possible joint conference with the SAM Musical Theater interest group is in the works—stay tuned for more information.

Online presence and discussion

All SMT members are invited to join our interest group site on Humanities Commons. This page is used to make announcements, hold discussions, and offers an online avenue for communicating between our members. Our bibliography of theoretical literature on musical theater is also hosted here.

HOW TO JOIN

There are no requirements for membership; simply attend our meetings at annual SMT meetings to participate.

Contact

If anyone has any questions about the group or our purpose, please feel free to contact either of the co-chairs (below).

Leadership and Contact Info
Role Name Email
Co-chair Tanner Harrod Tanner.Harrod@gmail.com
Co-chair Makulumy Alexander-Hills makulumy.hills@columbia.edu 

SMT Jacksonville 2024

The Society for Music Theory celebrates its forty-seventh Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel in Jacksonville, Florida, November 7–10, 2024.

ABOUT JACKSONVILLE

Visit Jacksonville built a microsite for our attendees to use. Visit the site to learn more about Jacksonville, including where to eat, what to do, and how to get there.

CONFERENCE INFORMATION

Information about the conference can be found on the SMT website. 

Hotel Reservations 

The Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel (225 E Coastline Drive) has reserved a block of rooms for conference attendees. The rates are $169/night for single and double occupancy; $194/night for triple occupancy; $219/night for quadruple occupancy; and $169 for student quadruple occupancy (limited rooms available). Hotel reservations for non-students may be made online.  SMT student members should have received an email with a code to reserve at the student rate; please email Jennifer Diaz at smt@societymusictheory.org if you did not receive the email. 

Using the conference room block at this hotel helps us meet our contractual obligations and keeps you close to all conference activities.

Conference Registration

Conference registration is open and available on our website. The rates are as follows:

Rate Category Early (6/01–9/27/2024) Regular (9/28–11/1/2024)
Student or low-income $70.00 $95.00
Emeritus/Retired $100.00 $135.00
Standard $130.00 $175.00
Student Helpers

We are in need of student volunteers to assist during the conference. Volunteers will receive a registration fee waiver in exchange for 6.5 hours of service. The deadline to apply is September 6. 

Hotel Accessibility

Every effort will be made to meet the unique requirements of all attendees. For specific needs or questions please contact Jennifer Diaz, Executive Director, at smt@societymusictheory.org.  

Sponsorships

The Society provides several sponsorship opportunities for organizations at our Annual Meeting. 

Exhibits 

The deadline to reserve an exhibit booth is September 6. 

Program Guide Advertisements 

The final deadline to reserve a program guide ad is September 6. 

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