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AIM: Achievement in Music
For information or to enter a student
for the 2020 exams, please contact BNMTA AIM Coordinator
Pam Dunlap at bnmtainfo@gmail.com

​The Achievement in Music Program
is a nationally recognized program
which is sponsored by the
Illinois State Music Teachers Association.

AIM is divided into two testing dates:
Theory:
  • Written Exam
  • Aural Skills
  • Sight-reading
  • Transposition
  • ​Harmonization
​Performance:
  • ​Technique, which ranges in difficulty from simple 5-finger patterns to four octave scales, 2 against 3 scales, chord progressions, etc.
  • ​Repertoire, from a list of repertoire and approved collections
Levels 1-3:
Two pieces (both must ​be memorized)
Levels 4-9:
Three pieces (two must be memorized)
Levels 10-12:
​Four pieces (two must be memorized)

​Students generally prepare one level each year and demonstrate their competency at annual exams, which are conducted by experienced judges in a comfortable setting.

Students are not in competition with other students, but are evaluated individually on their accomplishments.

Students are recognized with a pin for passing the theory exam, and a medal and certificate ​​for passing both the theory and performance exam.

​Students who complete Level 12 are ​presented with an engraved plaque.


Separate AIM curricula have been written for organ, voice, and strings.
​Over 3000 students from Illinois as well as several
​other states
participate in these exams each year.
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  • Home
  • About
  • Find a Teacher
  • Event Schedule
  • Past Years’ Events
  • AIM: Achievement in Music
  • Sonata / Sonatina Festival Main Page
    • Sonata / Sonatina Registration Form
    • Sonata / Sonatina Governing Rules
    • SSF Complete Repertoire List (scrollable) >
      • Level 1, SSF Repertoire
      • Level 2, SSF Repertoire
      • Level 3, SSF Repertoire
      • Level 4, SSF Repertoire
      • Level 5, SSF Repertoire
      • Level 6, SSF Repertoire
      • Level 7, SSF Repertoire
      • Level 8, SSF Repertoire
      • Level 9, SSF Repertoire
      • Level 10, SSF Repertoire
      • Level 11, SSF Repertoire
  • BNMTA Spring Festival Main Page
    • Spring Festival Repertoire
    • Spring Festival Registration Form
    • Spring Festival Governing Rules
  • Photos
  • Officers and Committee Chairs
  • Bylaws
  • Contact Us