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Texas Society for Music Theory
48th Annual Conference
February 27 - February 28, 2026
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX

The Texas Society for Music Theory will hold its 48th annual meeting on February 27 - 28, 2026, on the campus of Texas Woman's University, with Paul Thomas serving as local arrangements coordinator. All conference sessions will take place in either the Music Building/Margo Jones Performance Hall or the Ann Stuart Science Complex (numbers 5 and 9, respectively, on this campus map.)

Location:

Texas Woman's University is located in Denton, Texas, approxlimately 30 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Aiport. (interactive campus map.)

This Google Map is provided for navigation purposes:

Travel:

The physical address for the Music Building/Margo Jones Performance Hall is 1100 Oakland St., Denton, TX 76201.

By Car:
Texas Woman's University may be reached via either I-35W or I-35E, and is approximately 40-50 minutes north of Fort Worth or Dallas. See directions for parking below.

By Air:
Texas Woman's University is approximately 30 minutes from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport ( DFW ), and accessible via I-35E.

Accommodations:

CONFERENCE HOTEL

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Denton has been designated the "conference hotel" for TSMT 2026.

2026 TSMT Conference
Start Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
End Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Last Day to Book : Sunday, February 01, 2026

Book your room for TSMT 2026.

There are numerous other hotel and Airbnb options in town, and nothing is very far of a drive in Denton. Alternatives include:

Hampton Inn & Suites Denton (Close to SpringHill Suites)
Courtyard by Marriott Denton
Hilton Garden Inn Denton

Parking:

For Friday, attendees will need to print a parking pass for Maroon parking lots (see parking map). Parking Passes will be made available online for those who preregister for the conference. Parking passes will also be available for attendees at the registration table. Attendees may also park for free on the side streets near the Music Building. For Saturday, attendees may park in any lots for free.

Luncheon and Dining Recommendations:

A TSMT luncheon will be held on Friday in a private ballroom in Hubbard Hall (30 on the campus map and a 5-minute walk from the Music Building). The luncheon cost is $18.

We encourage you to register for the lunch with your TSMT conference registration/dues in order to keep things streamlined on the day of. Luncheon reservations are due by February 12, 2026. If you wish to attend the luncheon, please select it along with your registration payment.

The luncheon will be a Deli Buffet. Create your own deli sandwich with an assortment of artisan-baked breads, wraps, or Udi's gluten-free bread (available upon request). Sandwiches are served with house-made chips, a soup or salad, and house-made cookies and includes:

Other on-campus meal options in Hubbard Hall include Chick Fil-A, Qdoba, Oda's Indian Cuisine, and Kurogi (ramen). A Starbucks is located at the entrance of the Blagg-Huey Library (35 on the campus map).

There are numerous dining options in Denton. Some local recommendations include: Union Bear, Greenhouse, 940's Kitchen, LSA Burger Co., Andaman (Thai), Rusty Taco, El Taco H, Graffiti Pasta, and Mexican Oak. For more recommendations of local restaurants, coffee shops, and more, check out this dining guide.

If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact Local Arrangements chair Paul Thomas.