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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to the Journal of Music Theory Pedagogy in accordance with the Submission Guidelines.

We accept submissions for the following journal sections:

 

All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the formatting requirements outlined in the Submission Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Articles

Articles on any aspect of teaching or learning music theory will be considered, whether the topic addresses core music theory and aural skills classes, a more specialized topic, or a general topic such as curricular revision. Preference is given to articles that advance the scholarship of teaching and learning in music theory, and submissions that are accounts of classroom practice may be better suited for the Resources section of the journal. Our audience includes professional music theorists, non-theory-specialists (e.g., performer/teachers), graduate assistants, and teachers of pre-college music theory. Article lengths average 7,000-10,000 words. Contributions will be judged on originality, relevance, interest to a diverse audience, and clarity of writing. The Journal of Music Theory Pedagogy sends submissions to at least two peer reviewers, after which the Editor(s) will make a final determination on publication and will provide anonymized peer reviews to authors. We strive to have peer reviews completed within sixty days to ensure a timely process.

Resources

Successful contributions to the Resources section of JMTP focus on core music theory topics (from fundamentals through advanced concepts) in college/university and high school settings. Special consideration will be given to materials that address topics likely to be taught by junior faculty, non-theory specialists (e.g., performer/teachers), and graduate assistants. We especially welcome resources submissions that embrace not only Western music, but also popular, jazz and world music, and music by traditionally underrepresented groups.

Resource submissions may fall into any of the following categories:

Course Document: May include syllabi, grading rubrics, course policies, course outlines, etc. that demonstrate exemplary and potentially novel approaches to course design and assessment.

Assessment (Quiz/Test): We request that tests and quizzes include answer keys; please submit assessments that are no longer actively used in your course.

Worksheet/Assignment: Links to editable notation files are welcome (Finale, Sibelius, MuseScore, Noteflight etc.) so that readers may adapt assignments for their own classrooms.

Lesson Plan/ Sample Analysis: Indicate the course in which the lesson is typically taught, and ideal run time for the lesson. (How many sessions, 50- or 75-minute class meeting etc.)

Teaching Video/Demonstration: Please ensure that written consent is obtained from any student who is seen or heard in the video. Because of the nature of this type of submission, anonymity cannot be guaranteed in peer review. Demonstrations that are obviously intended to advertise a product will not be considered.

Website/Blog: Contributors should only submit links to their own content. Because of the nature of this type of submission, anonymity cannot be guaranteed in peer review.

Other: May include bibliographies, essays on general pedagogy, online courses, etc. 

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