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.

Teachers

All Meetings will be held on the 4th Saturday of the month at Illinois Central College, choir room, and begin at 9 am — with the exception of the August potluck!

August 23, 2025, 10am“The Year Ahead”
September 27, 2025Carl Anderson (Bradley University)
October 25, 2025Sarah Leonard
NovemberNO MEETING
DecemberLuncheon – tbd
January 24, 2026Janna Williamson
February 28, 2026Dr. Pei-I Wang (Millikin University)
March 28, 2026Dr. Casey Robards (University of Illinois)
April 25, 2026Jun Hong, Ivan Jiang (Millikin University)
MayLuncheon – tbd

Conference

ISMTA State Conference – November 7-8, 2025 – Blackburn College, Carlinville, IL

MTNA  National Conference – March 21-25, 2026 – Chicago, Illinois  

 

Affiliated Organizations

Music Teachers National Association

Illinois State Music Teachers Association

ICC Music Academy