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.

Competitions

ISMTA Piano Competition is a single tier competition

Categories are:

  1. Primary – grades 1-3 (entry fee $30)
  2. Elementary – grates 4-6 (Entry fee $40)
  3. Junior – grades 7-9 (Entry fee $50)
  4. Senior – grades 10-12 (Entry fee $60)
  5. Collegiate – (Entry fee $75)
  6. Piano Duet –  elementary, junior, and senior

Currently, categories only include piano solo and piano duet.  ISMTA plans to include additional instrumental/voice categories in the future.

Visit the ISMTA website for more information.

 Registration—

Registration opens August 16, 2024

Registration deadline is September 11, 2024, 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time.  There will be no exceptions.

Competitions

Date Event Location
October 19, 2024 ISMTA South Auditions Millikin University
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Archives

ISMTA Elementary Piano Competition SOUTH

Allison Ninnam – student of Rebecca Gebbink – Honorable Mention

 

ISMTA Junior Piano Duet Competition SOUTH

Nathan Ninnam & Allison Ninnam – students of Rebecca Gebbink – Second Place