SEMPRE is encourages and embraces research in both music education and music psychology.

The Society for Music Teacher Education was founded in 1982 and is open to those members of MENC: The National Association for Music Education with a particular interest in music teacher education.

Website for MENC. Includes information on national standards, discusion boards, information onf the association, publications, and many other resources.

Website for ISME. Information on the society and many resources, links to valuable websites, and forums.