QUINCY CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

ILLINOIS STATE MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
1310 Washington St., Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-2310
E-Mail Address: pegh@adams.net or mdieker@culver.edu
Web Site: http://www.ismta.org/
Music Teachers National Association at http://www.mtna.org

President: Mary Dieker; Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Support by: Affiliated with the Music Teachers National Association-receives some support through them; membership dues, ensemble festival performances; Member of the Quincy Society of Fine Arts

Overview:
Serves as a preparatory fine arts school; offers professional instruction on piano, instrumental music, voice, theory, organ and violin; has recital hall and studios. Also sponsors the National Piano Playing Auditions held in May in the Conservatory Recital Room. Student activities include Music Games Day, Masterclasses and Spotlight Recital. State and national competitions are available for members.

The Conservatory offers teacher workshops and guest speakers. They also sponsor a program called Music Matters which is pre-school music readiness classes. (Contact: Mary Shelor at (217) 223-2536). There are opportunities to obtain teaching certification through their organization. Summer scholarships are available for Summer Piano Camp.

The Annual Ensemble Festival includes 100 students and parents.  Non member teachers are invited to participate. Registration deadline for the festival is October 1st.  Email for more details in the summer or early fall. The Piano Orchestra provides a unique opportunity for students and teachers to perform as a group.

Eligibility: Anyone interested in teaching music; Fees: Annual membership: National $61.00, State $30.00, Local $30.00; Limitations: None


Revised Date: 11/09/07