The Society for Turkish Classical Music (STCM) supports, promotes, and preserves one of the great musical traditions of the world.

STCM promotes public awareness and appreciation for this unique musical and cultural form through concerts, lectures, demonstrations, and publications.

STCM creates learning opportunities by offering qualified instruction for musicians in workshop and master-class settings, developing curricula for this form in universities and music conservatories, and developing relationships, partnerships, and teaching exchange opportunities between educational institutions here and in Turkey.

STCM promotes community development by supporting interested individuals and organizations, promoting alliances and collaborations with other organizations engaged in similar and intersecting activities. STCM links supporters and patrons with individuals and organizations.

STCM transcribes and publishes contemporary notation of a large body of compositions preserved in older notation forms, which are currently in danger of falling further into obscurity. STCM creates and distributes recordings, supporting public awareness, learning opportunities, and community development.