Achievement in Music

About

The ISMTA Achievement in Music Program, also known as AIM, is an exciting and motivating program for students, designed to develop strong performance and technical skills as well as a thorough understanding of musical theory. There are twelve levels in the program, with Level 1 divided into three parts, Levels 1A, 1B, and 1C. Each level has theory, performance, and technical requirements that follow a logical progression from early elementary through advanced.

West Suburban AIM Theory Exams Fall 2025

The WSMTA AIM Theory Exam is Saturday, October 18 for Levels 3-12 at Armerding Hall at the Wheaton College Conservatory of Music. The registration deadline is September 15.
*AIM is not a function of Wheaton College.

West Suburban AIM Performance Exams Spring 2026

The WSMTA AIM Performance Exams will be held March 7, 2026 for levels 1A-12.

AIM Mentoring Program

Attention new AIM teachers – Any teacher new to the AIM exam will need to have a mentor assigned to them by September 1 (or January 1 for levels 1-2).

Please contact Liz Mackenzie at lizmackenzie09@gmail.com if this is your first time participating in the exam with our chapter.

Questions about AIM? Use the contact button above or directly contact one of our coordinators.

Theory exam coordinators are Janel Greaves and Diane Jankiewicz.

Performance exam coordinators are Debbie Gillette and Janna Williamson.