With membership in The Society for Music Theory, you become part of an organization of music theorists recognized world-wide.
The benefits of membership include:
- Subscription to SMT's semiannual online journal, Music Theory Spectrum. Members may pay an additional fee for print copies.
- Access to the semiannual Newsletter
- Participation in SMT annual meetings
- Opportunities to serve the Society through committee participation
- Voting privileges in election of officers
- Nominating privileges for various awards and for elections
- Discounts from a variety of journal and book publishers
Your membership dues help support the numerous services offered by SMT, including our online presence, services such as SMT-announce, Music Theory Online (MTO), SMT-Pod, and SMT-V.
Membership Dues
| Member status / income level ($ USD) | Membership Cost ($ USD) |
|---|---|
| Student | $40 |
| Retired | $50 |
| Regular, with income less than $35,000 | $40 |
| Regular, with income between $35,000 and $49,000 | $75 |
| Regular, with income between $50,000 and $74,000 | $105 |
| Regular, with income between $75,000 and $99,000 | $135 |
| Regular, with income $100,000 or greater | $175 |
Print Issue of Music Theory Spectrum
SMT members receive digital access to Music Theory Spectrum as part of their membership. For print issues, members may pay an additional fee:
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$7.50/year — students, retired members, and those earning under $35,000
- $15.00/year — those earning $35,000 or more
Join SMT
- If you don't have an online SMT account, create an account and follow the process to become a member.
- If you do have an online SMT account (all recent SMT members should have an account), sign in and renew your membership.
If you experience any issues in trying to join, or for questions or financial assistance, please contact the Executive Director.