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 30, 2027
Theory exam for levels 3-12
Saturday, April 24, 2027
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 13, 2026 beginning at 7:00 pm.
The theme of the Recital is "Time Travel: A Walk Through Musical History"
Students are invited to perform a selection of their choice which will be performed in approximate historical sequence. Brief readings will highlight the characteristics of the historical music periods represented in the recital.
Performers of member teachers participate without an entrance fee.
Audience members pay an entrance fee of $5 per person for all those high school age or 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 30, 2027
Theory exam for levels 3-12
Saturday, April 24, 2027
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 13, 2026 beginning at 7:00 pm.
The theme of the Recital is "Time Travel: A Walk Through Musical History"
Students are invited to perform a selection of their choice which will be performed in approximate historical sequence. Brief readings will highlight the characteristics of the historical music periods represented in the recital.
Performers of member teachers participate without an entrance fee.
Audience members pay an entrance fee of $5 per person for all those high school age or older.
Competitions
MTNA student competitions are offered in both performance and composition. Visit www.mtna.org for details on these opportunities.