The Musical Quarterly A project of Oxford University Press (see other related projects). About The Musical Quarterly, founded in 1915 by Oscar Sonneck, has long been cited as the premier scholarly musical journal in the United States. Over the years it has published the writings of many important composers and musicologists, including Aaron Copland, Arnold Schoenberg, Marc Blitzstein, Henry Cowell, and Camille Saint-Saens. The journal focuses on the merging areas in scholarship where much of the challenging new work in the study of music is being produced. Peer Review: This publication uses peer review for some or all submissions. Check for details. Country of Publication United States Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 4 x per year Nonfiction Open Audience:Scholars, Specific group.Lengths: Article: 8,000 - 15,000 words.Styles:Academic, Critical.Topics: Music: General, Classical music, Musicology, Theory/Analysis/Criticism.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Instagram @oxunipressLinkedIn LinkedInX (Twitter) @oxunipress Support this Publisher: Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Musical Quarterly Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsAmerican Literary HistoryAnalysis DNQThe Cambridge QuarterlyEarly Music DNQELT JournalThe English Historical ReviewEssays in CriticismEuropean Journal of International LawForum for Modern Language StudiesThe Forum PrizeJournal of Church & StateThe Journal of Medicine & PhilosophyJournal of SemanticsJournal of Social HistoryThe Journal of Theological StudiesJournal of Victorian CultureLiterature and TheologyModern Judaism: A Journal of Jewish Ideas and Experience OPTED OUTThe MonistMusic & LettersNotes & QueriesThe Opera Quarterly DNQOxford Journal of Legal StudiesOxford Review of Economic PolicyOxford University PressThe Review of English Studies Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 08 Sep 2026For scholarly publications, we check their guidelines for changes twice a year, and we audit the listing once a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only