Achievement in Music (AIM)

The Achievement in Music (AIM) Program, which is sponsored by the Illinois State Music Teachers Association, is a comprehensive theory and performance curriculum comprised of 14 levels of achievement for piano students.  The local associations are in charge of administering the exams in their areas.  Over 3000 students from Illinois, as well as several other states, participate in these exams each year. Separate AIM programs have also been written for voice and strings.

November Exam: Sunday, November 11, 2018 (registration deadline October 11, 2018)
AIM Levels 1 ABC and 2; Theory Levels 3 and 4
Co-Chairs:  Joan  James : joanjames@comcast.net
                    Annie Artinian: sempreaya78@gmail.com
Send payment by deadline date to Annie Artinian, 1544 Chickamauga Ln, Long Grove, Illinois 60047 (one check payable to "NWSMTA")
Fees: $20 for levels 1 A,B,C and 2, $30 for levels 3 and 4 (covers theory and performance exam)


January Exam: Sunday, January 27, 2019 (registration deadline December 15, 2018)
​AIM Levels 5-12 Theory Exams
Co-Chairs: Helen Chang: helenlchang66@yahoo.com
                  Joan James: joanjames@comcast.net
Send payment by deadline date to Helen Chang, 1550 Cornell Cir, Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169  (one check payable to "NWSMTA")
Fees:  $30 for all levels (covers theory and performance exam)

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March Exam: Sunday, March 10, 2019 (registration deadline February 10, 2019)
​AIM Levels 3-9 Performance Exams
Co-Chairs: Vonnie Mrozinski: lmrozinski@sbcglobal.net
                   Helen Grosshans: thegrosshans@yahoo.com
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April Exam: Sunday, April 7, 2019 (registration deadline March 7, 2019)
​AIM Levels 10-12 Performance Exams
Co-Chairs: Suzanne Fleer: suzannejf2@comcast.net
                   Suzanne Murray: smurraypiano@gmail.com

NOTE: Repertoire substitutions for Levels 10 and 11 and all Level 12 repertoire must be approved by Stephanie Myers at hisamimyers@gmail.com.  Please do this before January 15.


PDF FORMS

AIM Levels 1 ABC and 2; Theory Levels 3 and 4

AIM News and Updates

♪  Theory students in Levels 5 and above will be listening to the pre-recorded aural skills portion of the theory exam on MP3 players or CD players.  Listening independently in a listening room shortens the exam time required with a judge.  On the day of the exam, the MP3 and CD players will be provided onsite along with earphones.  Students do not need to bring their own MP3 or CD player.  Although earbuds and headsets are provided and will be cleaned with a sanitary wipe after each use, students may opt to bring their own.  (2013) 

TEACHERS:  Please remind students that the recording may be paused as directed for extra time; students are NOT to pause the recording during (in the middle of) the dictation example.