Music Theory Southeast (MTSE) is a regional society whose primary goal is to foster the discipline of music theory throughout the Southeastern region.

Goals

• To provide a forum for the exchange of information and ideas pertaining to music theory and its teaching, especially among music theorists residing or teaching in the Southeastern region
• To conduct meetings which may include the presentation of papers, panel discussions, workshops, the performance of music, and the exhibition of published materials
• To encourage the highest standards of research and creativity in music theory
• To encourage the highest standards in the teaching of music theory
• To provide a contact for students and young professionals with the music theory community

• To publish a newsletter, announcements of meetings and calls for papers, or other appropriate materials
• And, recognizing music theory as a distinct discipline but yet not separable from other aspects of music, to advocate and uphold the highest standards of musicianship in all types and at all levels of music making