Journal of Historical Research in Music Education

Aims & Scope

The mission of the Journal of Historical Research in Music Education (JHRME) is to encourage submission of high-quality historical research and bring to the readership reviews of books and media that advance knowledge in history and historiography.

The journal serves to publish and disseminate studies that reflect a diverse range of topics spanning various time periods, music teaching and learning environments and cultural contexts, drawing on economic, intellectual, political, social and cultural perspectives to deepen understanding of the past.

The aim is to provide a scholarly forum that illustrates the value of professional history and historical research to the development of music in school and society.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.5
2024	0.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.134

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	5

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	25785

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	7

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The History of Jazz Education: A Critical Reassessment

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Kenneth E.

• An Approach to the History of Music Education in Latin America: Part II: Music Education 16th–18th Centuries

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Alicia C., Claudia Dal, Ana Lucía

• A Century of Memorization Pedagogy

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Jennifer

• Political Influences on Curriculum Content and Musical Meaning: Hong Kong Secondary Music Education, 1949–1997

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Wai-Chung

• E-Portfolios in Music and other Performing Arts Education: History through a Critique of Literature

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Peter, Jennifer, Wendy, Hugh, Athena

• Some Notions, Stories, and Tales about Music and Education in Society: The Coin's other Side

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Jere T.

• A History of Modern Band and Little Kids Rock from 2002–2014

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Bryan

• Creative Music Making since the Time of the Singing Schools: Fringe Benefits

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Mary A.

• “In Music Nothing Is Worse Than Playing Wrong Notes”

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Lia

• The Kodály Concept in the United States: Early American Adaptations to Recent Evolutions

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Megan M.

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