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.
NOTE: Examples of aural skills to be used with the sample aural skills test at each level in the Syllabus may be found at www.NSMTA.org under AIM. Here is the link to their webpage: https://nsmta.org/aim/aim-aural-skills-practice/
November Exam: Sunday, November 10, 2019 (registration deadline October 10, 2019)
AIM Levels 1 ABC and 2; Theory Levels 3 and 4
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 26, 2020 (registration deadline November 25, 2019)
AIM Levels 5-12 Theory Exams
Fees: $30 for all levels (covers theory and performance exam)
March Exam: Sunday, March 15, 2020 (registration deadline February 12, 2020)
AIM Levels 3-9 Performance Exams
Co-Chairs: Vonnie Mrozinski: lmrozinski@sbcglobal.net
Helen Grosshans: thegrosshans@yahoo.com
April Exam: Sunday, April 5, 2020
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 14.
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.
- General Information
- AIM Parent Letter
- CODA Online Piano Repertoire Search (Login required)
- OPERA ONLINE ENROLLMENT for all exams
NOTE: Examples of aural skills to be used with the sample aural skills test at each level in the Syllabus may be found at www.NSMTA.org under AIM. Here is the link to their webpage: https://nsmta.org/aim/aim-aural-skills-practice/
November Exam: Sunday, November 10, 2019 (registration deadline October 10, 2019)
AIM Levels 1 ABC and 2; Theory Levels 3 and 4
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 26, 2020 (registration deadline November 25, 2019)
AIM Levels 5-12 Theory Exams
Fees: $30 for all levels (covers theory and performance exam)
March Exam: Sunday, March 15, 2020 (registration deadline February 12, 2020)
AIM Levels 3-9 Performance Exams
Co-Chairs: Vonnie Mrozinski: lmrozinski@sbcglobal.net
Helen Grosshans: thegrosshans@yahoo.com
April Exam: Sunday, April 5, 2020
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 14.
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.