November 7-8, 2025 at Blackburn College, Carlinville, IL
The Illinois State Music Teachers Association (ISMTA) is hosting the 2025 State Conference on November 7-8, 2025 at Blackburn College, Carlinville, IL. And Save the Date for the 2026 ISMTA conference, November 6-7, 2026, at Roosevelt University in Chicago.
Registration opens mid-September
Early registration deadline October 23
Conference Resources
Registration Fees: (Early Bird / Regular)
To attend the Friday night banquet or lunches (for an additional fee), you must register by October 23. There will be a cash bar Friday night.
Conference Hotel
…coming Summer 2025
Conference Artist/Clinician: PETRONEL MALAN

“Formidable…dizzying…magical.” These words from New York reviewer Harris Goldsmith vividly illustrate pianist Petronel Malan’s uniquely captivating style. Indeed, as a multiple Grammy® nominee and gold medalist of several international piano competitions, Petronel continues to enthrall audiences worldwide.