The RMA, founded in 1874, is the second oldest society of its kind in the world.
Our many conferences and study days engage with music of all kinds on many levels.
Three regular publications - the Journal of the Royal Musical Association, the RMA Research Chronicle and the RMA Monographs series - are part of our wide-ranging organization.
We offer prestigious awards for outstanding scholarly achievement as well as grants and training opportunities for young scholars.
We support the work of independent scholars, and membership now includes access to Oxford Music Online (including Grove Music Online) and The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.
The RMA is a hub for other national and international organizations concerned with the study of music.
Enjoy exploring the RMA website and contact us if you want to know more.

Mark Everist
President of the RMA
Society for Musicology in Ireland Annual Conference
15 Jun 12 - 17 Jun 12
17th Biennial International Conference
27 Jun 12 - 30 Jun 12
Study Groups & Chapters
Registration now open: RMA-supported International Beethoven Conference
6 Jan 12 - 25 Jun 12
Opportunity: Members of RMA Council
Nominations for candidacy as Ordinary Members of Council are open - Closing date 15 Jun 12
16 Apr 12
Opportunity: Editor of the Journal of the Royal Musical Association
The Royal Musical Association seeks to appoint an Editor of the Journal of the Royal Musical Association to succeed Professor Rachel Cowgill - Closing date 31 Aug 12
16 Apr 12
Call for Papers and Works: RMA Research Student Conference 2013
- Deadline 29 Oct 12
3 Jan 13 - 5 Jan 13