Opportunities for Students
Achievement in Music--AIM
SSMTA administers the Illinois Achievement in Music exam to students as an assessment tool and recognition program. Achievement in Music (AIM) is a comprehensive musicianship program which covers sight reading, transposing, harmonizing, listening skills, theory knowledge, technique and repertoire performance. Exams are given at Thorn Creek Reformed Church, 1875 E. 170th Street, South Holland, Illinois on the following schedule:
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Theory exam for levels 3-12
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Performance exam for levels 3-12
Complete exam for levels 1 and 2
AIM fees are $20 for each level. The fee includes both the Theory and Performance portions of the exam.
Student Recital
SSMTA sponsors a Student Recital each year, featuring students of current member teachers. This recital offers a wonderful opportunity to share music with a broader musical community!
The Student Recital will take place at Oak Glen United Reformed Church, 2244 Indiana Avenue, Lansing, Illinois.
The date of the Student Recital is Friday, November 14, 2025 beginning at 7:00 pm.
The theme of the Recital is "The Music of Nature: Celebrating the sounds and beauty of the natural world."
Students are invited to perform any piece that expresses the nature theme.
There is no fee for performers playing in the Recital.
There is a fee of $5 for audience members high school age and older.
Competitions
MTNA student competitions are offered in both performance and composition. Visit www.mtna.org for details on these opportunities.
SSMTA administers the Illinois Achievement in Music exam to students as an assessment tool and recognition program. Achievement in Music (AIM) is a comprehensive musicianship program which covers sight reading, transposing, harmonizing, listening skills, theory knowledge, technique and repertoire performance. Exams are given at Thorn Creek Reformed Church, 1875 E. 170th Street, South Holland, Illinois on the following schedule:
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Theory exam for levels 3-12
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Performance exam for levels 3-12
Complete exam for levels 1 and 2
AIM fees are $20 for each level. The fee includes both the Theory and Performance portions of the exam.
Student Recital
SSMTA sponsors a Student Recital each year, featuring students of current member teachers. This recital offers a wonderful opportunity to share music with a broader musical community!
The Student Recital will take place at Oak Glen United Reformed Church, 2244 Indiana Avenue, Lansing, Illinois.
The date of the Student Recital is Friday, November 14, 2025 beginning at 7:00 pm.
The theme of the Recital is "The Music of Nature: Celebrating the sounds and beauty of the natural world."
Students are invited to perform any piece that expresses the nature theme.
There is no fee for performers playing in the Recital.
There is a fee of $5 for audience members high school age and older.
Competitions
MTNA student competitions are offered in both performance and composition. Visit www.mtna.org for details on these opportunities.