The Illinois Music Association provides one of the state's largest music competitions for all ages and levels, various opportunities for music students and teachers, and a Scholarship Foundation for students pursuing music at the collegiate level.

Due to COVID-19 the contest has been cancelled.
CURRENT CONTESTANTS:  Please contact your teacher directly regarding refunds of your contest fees.
IMA will also happily accept donations of your fees.  Please let your teacher know!

Annual Contest

Play-A-Thon

Scholarship

The Illinois Music Association was incorporated in 1960 as a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing public interest in music and elevating music education standards.