Conference Proposals

Call for Proposals

2023 State Conference on November 3-4, 2023 at Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

The Illinois State Music Teachers Association (ISMTA) is now accepting proposals for the 2023 State Conference on November 3-4, 2023 at Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. ISMTA  will continue the conferences in an in-person format. This year’s conference will be filled with a variety of programs that will enrich our members in areas such as professional development, music education, performances, wellness, technology, and inclusive/diversity teaching.The options of the presentation will be 25 minutes or 50 minutes, including Q & A. 

For further questions, please contact VP-Conferences

Follow the guidelines below when you submit your proposal:

  • Name of Presenter(s), phone number, and email address<
  • Title of presentation 
  • 25-minute or 50-minute presentation. 
  • The session proposal should include any supporting information. (250 words) 
  • A brief summary of the presentation (100 words)
  • Bio(s) of the presenter(s) (50 words limit for each person)
  • A jpeg file of the presenter’s headshot (minimum of 300 dpi)
  • Agreement to give an in-person presentation on site.

Submission deadline: June 30, 2023 by 5pm (CDT). Incomplete or late submissions will not be considered.

Proposals must be submitted to the online form: