The Peoria Area Music Teachers Association, known as PAMTA was organized in 1965. PAMTA is the local affiliate
of the Illinois State Music Teachers Association and the Music Teachers National Association. Thirteen teachers attended
the first meetings and sponsored student recitals. At the end of the first year there were 42 members. First meetings were held at Bradley University and the Reid Music.

PAMTA now boasts 50 members, both degreed and non-degreed professionals who've chosen to be educators in the
field of music. Some teach in a school environment, but most are independent, private educators who've established a
music studio in their home.

The Objective of this group is to encourage an exchange of ideas in the field; to enrich the love and understanding of
music; and to elevate the standards of teaching music by recognizing the experience, training, and challenge necessary
for professional growth.

PAMTA organizes many activities for its members and their students, including various performance opportunities for
students such as theme recitals: Costume Recital, Sacred Music Recital, The Jazz Showcase, Honors Recital, etc. We
administer theory and performance exams through the AiM syllabus, provided by the Illinois State Music Teachers
Association. Our students are given the opportunity to provide seasonal music during the holiday season at various
places of business. We offer our students participation in the Sonata/Sonatina Festival and our multi-piano ensemble
concert, the Monster Concert.

If you have questions that have not been answered through
our indepth web site, we're here to help!
Please do not hesitate to contact our
current president, Susan Twitty, (309) 698-7210.

Thank you for considering a PAMTA teacher!