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Through its professional activities, The College Music Society gathers, considers, and
disseminates ideas on the philosophy and practice of music. CMS creates forums
in which individuals working in the various areas of music can interact and
communicate. Recognizing the richness of musical diversity and the challenge of
balancing the traditions of the past with the possibilities of the future, the
members of The College Music Society are united by a dedication to the science
of learning and the art of teaching and are engaged in a dialogue that will
shape music teaching in the years ahead. Through its professional activities,
CMS fosters the continuing education and renewal of college and university
music faculty, shares the fruits of music research, develops and enhances music
instruction, and celebrates the importance of teaching.
- Conferences—The Society's annual national conference is held each fall in various locations in the United States and Canada. A biennial international conference is held in odd-numbered years. Regional conferences are held each spring in ten locations across the U.S.
- CMS Summits—CMS Summits provide the opportunity for members of the Society to (1) focus intently on a topic of present or emerging importance to the music field and (2) develop action plans for addressing important concerns.
- Professional Development—The College Music Society sponsors a variety of summer institutes, workshops, symposia, and other events which provide opportunities to hone teaching skills and consider issues of concern to the music and higher education community.
- Publications—The society publishes an interdisciplinary journal, College Music Symposium, as well a bi-monthly Newsletter. Series publications include CMS Reports, Monographs and Bibiliographies in American Music, and Sourcebooks in American Music.
- Forums and Dialogues—Representatives of the major areas of music assist the Society in the identification and analysis of professional concerns, and in the development of projects, programs, publications, and professional development initiatives designed to address issues within them.
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