Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) Summer Preparation for Violinists

Get ready for your ILMEA audition next fall in this group class designed for middle and high school violinists. Students will rehearse ILMEA scales and excerpts together in addition to learning practice routines and supplemental skills to build musicianship, confidence and technique.

Questions about whether this class is right for you? Please contact your school orchestra teacher or the class instructor, Courtney Hanna-McNamara at channamcnamara@niu.edu.

The ILMEA program has been canceled for summer 2025.

Middle School Class

Grades 6-8

Students registering for this group class should have at least one year of school orchestra experience or have previously enrolled in private lessons.

Fee: $110
Teacher: Courtney Hanna-McNamara

High School Class

Grades 9-12

Students registering for this group class should have some experience with repertoire in 3rd through 5th positions and three octave scales. 

Fee: $110
Teacher: Courtney Hanna-McNamara