# Event Details - **Event Name**: Music Theory Pedagogies Reimagined, July 6-9 - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 06 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Mon, 06 Jul, 2026 at 11:30 pm - **Event Description**: A Conference and Hackathon for curricular transformation in music theoryAbout this EventJuly 6th, 1:00 pm to July 9th, 2:00 pm, 2026. Creatively and collaboratively explore opportunities and challenges for innovation in the 21st century music theory classroom with an exciting, international group of scholar-pedagogues.Welcome to Music Theory Pedagogies Reimagined! July 6–9, 2026Dive deep into the world of music theory pedagogy in this in-person conference and hackathon at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Supported by an Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Grant for Higher Learning, this event will bring together scholars and pedagogues from across music’s subdisciplines to explore challenges and possibilities for pedagogical innovation in music theory, broadly defined. Panel presentations, lightning-talk poster sessions, hands-on workshops, roundtable discussions, and three rich plenary sessions of invited speakers will be interspersed with the creative, collaborative activities of a hackathon, where participants will grapple with hard questions and together develop practical solutions for curricular transformation. We are looking to foster a space for imagination and growth, moving beyond esoteric debate to engage in conversation about the future of music theory teaching and learning.Whether you are early-career or later, you'll find creatively curated sessions, hands-on workshops, and inspiring talks as well as plenty of space for dialogue and exploration. Meet fellow lovers of music theory and pedagogy, share ideas, build out your pedagogical toolkits, and add your voice to a vibrant conversation on curricular transformation in music theory. This event will serve as a launch for a larger, multi-year project to design a new, open-access music theory curriculum, and we seek wide input from the outset. Join us!For more information on the event, including details about our 12 invited speakers, go to the conference website.LogisticsRegistration/Fees: There are two registration options and each offers early-bird pricing: students and scholars without a full-time position will pay just $40 for the full event by registering before May 1st and $60 after May 1st; scholars with a full-time position will pay $80 before May 1st and $120 after May 1st.Food: Registration fees will include tasty breakfasts, lunches, coffee, and snacks for the duration of the event as well as an opening night reception and one dinner.Accessibility needs/Dietary restrictions: While we cannot necessarily accommodate all dietary restrictions or other accessibility needs, we'll do our very best. Attendees with dietary or other needs should fill out this google form by May 1st (those filled out later will be taken into account where possible).Accommodations: The conference hotel is the Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge at 575 Memorial Dr., Cambridge, MA. It is about a 15-minute walk from the conference venue in MIT's Music Building (W18). Group rates will be available through the conference accommodations webpage. [Note that the World Cup is happening in Boston during this time, so we strongly recommend booking flights and accommodations early! The group rate is only available while rooms remain available.] - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/music-theory-pedagogies-reimagined-july-6-9/100001983998025502 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, contests, it, hackathons, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes - Location: MIT Music Building (W18) - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 40, max: 120, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Cambridge - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: MIT Music Building (W18) - **lat**: 42.3577239 - **long**: -71.09581829999999 - **full address**: MIT Music Building (W18), 201 Amherst Street, Cambridge, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Music Theory Pedagogies Reimagined, July 6-9 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/3d9ae16673480c7b9774c2a351d35b31fe6210c5bcd6091629166a817b53e597-rimg-w1200-h675-dcd5c3ec-gmir.jpg?v=1772543830 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Music Theory Pedagogies Reimagined, July 6-9 being held? - **A:** Music Theory Pedagogies Reimagined, July 6-9 takes place on Mon, 06 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Mon, 06 Jul, 2026 at 11:30 pm at MIT Music Building (W18), 201 Amherst Street, Cambridge, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Music Theory Pedagogies Reimagined, July 6-9? - **A:** Music Theory Pedagogies Reimagined, July 6-9 is organized by Music Theory Pedagogies Reimagined. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Music Theory Pedagogies Reimagined, July 6-9 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cambridge, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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