The mission of MISTEC is to promote and support:

• the development of research expertise in the field of music teacher education, including the creation of new methodologies;
  

• the development of theoretical innovation and new practical approaches for music teacher education;

• international collaboration between professionals from different regions of the world, including the setting up of joint research projects between different institutions;

• the exchange of multicultural resources and innovative teaching approaches between ISME members who work in teacher education. 

• policy discussion aiming to share experiences between professionals and institutions from around the world; and
  

• colleagues around the world to influence the formation of educational policies so as to ensure that there will be quality music education for all children.

The above Mission will be achieved by MISTEC through the promotion of activities such as biennial Commission Seminars, ISME World Conferences, the dissemination of research and information through various types of publications, and networking offered to ISME members.