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.

Monthly Meetings

Chairman: Grace Trang

MonthlyGeneralMeetings
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 10amThe Year Ahead
Potluck Brunch		Calvary Baptist Church
2200 W Nebraska, Peoria
Saturday, September 27, 2025, 9amCarl Anderson
(Bradley University)
Careers in Music Business		Illinois Central College
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 9amSarah Leonard – Piano Inspires
Don’t Stretch, Adapt!
Strategies for Small Hands		Illinois Central College
NovemberNo MeetingHoliday
December – tbdHoliday Luncheontbd
Saturday, January 24, 2026, 9amJanna Williamson
Demystifying Memorization: Stop “hoping for the best” and discover what really works		Illinois Central College
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 9amDr. Pei-I Wang
(Millikin University)
Read Music Fast!		Illinois Central College
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 9amDr. Casey Robards
(University of Illinois)
Collaborative Piano: Expanding the Pianist’s Toolbox		Illinois Central College
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 9amJun Hong, Ivan Jian
(Millikin University)
Mastering Piano Technique: How to Engage Every Element from Fingertips to Shoulders		Illinois Central College
May – tbdSpring Luncheontbd