Achievement in Music (AIM) Examinations

Materials

The 2014 Syllabus and the Karen Rogers Theory Workbooks. To purchase these, go to ismta.org. 

Repertoire and Substitutions

• Level 12 repertoire (from the 2014 Syllabus) must be submitted to Stephanie Myers at hisamimyers@gmail.com, 5 months prior to the date of your choice of recital or exam. 

• Level 2–12 repertoire substitution requests must be submitted to Stephanie Myers by January 15, 2025. 
  

Level 12 Information and Requirements

• The Level 12 approval form and procedures are found on ismta.org/aim. All Level 12 program requests must use this form. 

• Click here to read Guidelines for program notes, written by member Hannah Voigt.

• Samples of program notes written by student, Claire Liu, are available here: Sample 1, Sample 2

Grading

• Levels 1a, 1b, 1c, and 2: Students must receive a final score of 70 or higher to pass and receive a certificate. 

• Levels 3–12: Students must

  1) receive a final score of 70 or higher to pass the theory exam 

  2) pass the theory exam before taking the performance exam 

  3) receive a final score of 70 or higher to pass the performance exam, and 

  4) pass both theory and performance exams to receive a certificate. 

• Score recommendations: 

• 70–74 Passing 

• 75–79 Fair 

• 80–89 Good 

• 90–94 Excellent 

• 95–100+ With Distinction

Awards

• Levels 9–12: A plaque personalized with the student’s name is awarded at each level passed with a final score of 80 or higher on both the theory and performance exams. 

• Sam Licata Award: $100 to recognize those who complete Level 11 with a minimum score of 85 in both Theory and Performance. 

• Sister Marjorie Delaplane Award: $150 to recognize those who complete Level 12 with a minimum score of 85 in both Theory and Performance.

ONLINE REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please note that we have a system in place called Online Piano Exam Registration Access (OPERA) that allows you to register as well as view schedules and repertoire. Please refer to the e-mail from the coordinators about how to log in and access the system. The system itself is not run by CAMTA and any questions about its usage or issues should be directed to them through their Feedback Form.

STEP 1: TEACHER AND STUDENT REGISTRATION

Teachers must first register themselves and their students by going to CAMTA OPERA. Make note of the amount due so you will know how much to pay in Step 2! Teachers who have not registered previously using CAMTA OPERA will have to first create an account.

STEP 2: PAY ONLINE

Teachers should pay for all of their students with one payment. Applications will be considered incomplete unless payment is made in full. Fees are not refundable! Pay in one of the following ways (click here to view specific instructions for each payment method):

a) ONLINE BANKING, which is the preferred payment method for CAMTA since there is no fee for the transaction. Initiate this through your bank’s online system and send the amount due from Step 1. IMPORTANT: Use treasurer@camta.org as the pay-to address. Please put AIM and the teacher name in the message field.

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b) PAYPAL (CAMTA incurs a fee for using this service), which you initiate by clicking on the Donate button below. Once you’re in, please “donate” the amount due from Step 1. Please look for “add special instructions to the seller” and specify AIM and the teacher name.