PAMTA is the local affiliate of the Illinois State Music Teachers Association and the Music Teachers National Association. The objective of this group is to Encourage and exchange of ideas in the field; to Enrich the love and understanding of music; and to Elevate the standards of teaching music by recognizing the experience, training, and challenge necessary for professional growth.

Welcome to the Peoria Area Music Teachers Association

PAMTA is open to music educators in the Greater Peoria area.  Our membership includes professional teachers of piano, violin, voice, organ, flute, and clarinet.

Teachers who wish to join the local association also become members of the state, ISMTA, and national, MTNA,  associations.  Members of MTNA are entitled to membership services including a subscription to the award-winning magazine, American Music Teacher, insurance programs, professional publications, and workshops at the state and national level.

Membership from local to national levels offers:

  • Networking
  • Student evaluations through the “Achievement in Music” program
  • The opportunity to share with and learn from the most knowledgeable experts in music education
  • Opportunities for continuing education
  • Career and professional development
  • Leadership skill development
  • Peer recognition
  • State and National conferences

For more information, contact us at pamtainfo@gmail.com

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The Next Mozart?

Posted on August 6th, 2011

6-Year Old Piano Prodigy Wows All

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUx4t4W4eVY&feature=related

 

Congratulations Competition Participants!

Posted on June 6th, 2011

Congratulations to all students and teachers who participated in the 2nd annual Bradley / MusiCenteR Grade School Piano Competition.

Thank you Ed Kaizer – Bradley University.

Thank you Craig Schertz – The MusiCenteR.

Thanks to all the PAMTA members who worked to make this competition a successful and rewarding event for the students.

Thank you to the Judges: Pam Bates, Jany Izaguirre, Brenda Conroy, Janet Kaizer, and Ed Kaizer.

Thank you to the Room Monitors: Mary Rohrer, Laura Treichel, Justin Kothenbeutal, and Sara.

Thank you to the Desk Personnel: Pam Eyerly, Carrie Purtell, and Sue Twitty.

Check out the 2011 Winners and Winners Recital!

May Guest Speaker/Artist – Shawn Degenhart

Posted on May 18th, 2011