Our publications
Sempre publishes three leading journals with Sage, collaborates with Routledge on the book series Sempre Studies in The Psychology of Music, and produces conference volumes.
Explore our leading journals
Partnering with Sage, Sempre publishes three highly ranked, peer-reviewed journals: Psychology of Music, Research Studies in Music Education, and Music & Science.
Psychology of Music
Psychology of Music, “the pre-eminent journal in the field”, is our longest-established title, publishing papers directed at increasing the scientific understanding of any psychological aspect of music.
Music & Science
Music & Science, our most recently-founded journal, is open access and aims to publish research from any perspective that engages with scientific approaches to understanding music.
Research Studies in Music Education
Research Studies in Music Education, now in its twenty-fifth year, promotes the dissemination and discussion of high-quality research in music and music education.
Browse the Routledge-Sempre book series
The Routledge-Sempre series explores the psychology of music, featuring over 45 books on topics like musical development, cognition, creativity, and therapeutic applications. It bridges education, music, and psychology research, presenting practical insights for a diverse audience.
Titles
The series explores diverse topics, including creativity, musical learning, therapeutic applications and the social impact of music.
Authors
Contributors to the series include leading international researchers and practitioners who bring unique perspectives to music education, psychology and applied musicology.
Our conference series
The Sempre Conference Book Series, founded and edited by Dr. Evangelos Himonides until June 2024, complements the Society’s own and affiliated conferences by offering a platform for publishing official conference proceedings. For enquiries about affiliating a conference or publication opportunities, contact the Sempre conference secretaries.
Enjoy free access to two of our online journals with Sempre membership
When you become a Sempre member, you’ll receive a free online and paper subscription to Psychology of Music and a free online subscription to Research Studies in Music Education – including access to both journals’ entire online archive.