- To undertake research of music education on specific divisions, conduct experiment on education and teaching reform, summarize, discuss, publicize and popularize the achievements of music education & teaching research in addition to the experience of teaching reform;
- To host music educational debates, seminars, workshoops and conferences, academic exchange, music teacher training and various competition activitiess and exhibit the results of music education and teaching;
- To provide scientific analysis, information feedback and advisory opinion for the administrative departmens of education in making decision on music education;
- To provide information and consultation service, compile and publish information,
- data, books and audio-visual products concerning music education;
- Maintain and strengthen ties with the international music education academic institutes and promote the exchange and cooperation in international music education;