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.

Sonata/Sonatina Festival 2024

Sonata/Sonatina Festival 2024 was a great success!  Forty-four Students from eleven teachers performed Saturday, February  17, 2024 at Illinois Central College. A recital of the gold medal finalist was held at 1:30 in the Lecture Recital Hall. Gold, silver, and bronze medals were awarded.

Congratulations to the committee: Grace Trang (chair), Liz Reed, Pam Eyerly, and Rebecca Gebbink

Congratulations to the participating teachers: Kozue Pepper, Masako Johnson, Rebecca Gebbink, Connie Tatum, Pam Eyerly, Liz Reed, Angela rose, Grace Trang, Ji Hyun Kim, Jennalynn Cisna, Lucia-Hildegard de Benito Sanchez