International Conference
Conference Overview
Join GIML, the Gordon Institute for Music Learning, for the 10th International Conference on Music Learning Theory!
This event is a must-attend for anyone interested in Music Learning Theory. Our conference features practitioner and research sessions, keynotes honoring fellow members of our community, chapter meetings, and social time to see old friends and meet new ones. Come network with audiation-minded music educators and discover new techniques to enhance your music teaching and research. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to expand your knowledge, learn alongside educators at multiple levels, and connect with the GIML community!
GIML is proud to announce the registration information for the 10th GIML International Conference from July 15-17, 2025, in Rosemont, IL (just outside of Chicago, near the O’Hare Airport).
We offer several options for registration, including full conference passes (food included) and one-day conference passes (food for the day included).
Hotel reservations are also available at this time. Use this link to access our group rate at the Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare - Rosemont.
Conference events begin on Tuesday, July 15th @ noon and close in the early afternoon on Thursday, July 17th.
Questions? Contact Conference Chair, Robin Giebelhausen (conferencechair@giml.org)
We hope to see you in Chicago!
Conference Registration
2025 Discounted Conference Registration Rates*
*NOTE: Registration rates will increase by $25 on 6/5/2025; on-site registration adds an additional $20.
Registration Type | Full Conference Pass Food & Banquet Included | One-Day Pass: Tuesday 7/15 Food Included | One-Day Pass: Wednesday 7/16 Banquet Included | One-Day Pass: Thursday 7/17 Food Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GIML Member | $310 | $100 | $270 | $100 |
Non-Member | $380 | $100 | $270 | $100 |
Student | $205 | $100 | $270 | $100 |
Guest (12+ yrs old) | $135 | $35 | $70 | $35 |
Child (under 12 yrs) | Free | Free | Free | Free |
Conference registration and payments are available via Eventbrite! Please note that your registration is not complete until payment is received.
Hotel Information
Holiday Inn, Chicago O'Hare - Rosemont (same building as conference events)
Reservations: To obtain our special group rate, you must use the link below to book during the conference dates (July 15-17). Reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card.
Room Rates*
2 Queen Beds: $179/night
1 King Bed: $169/night
*Room rates reflect cost per night in US dollars during the conference dates (July 15-17). Rates do not include taxes or other fees from the Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare. Rates are subject to change without notice. This group rate expires on 6/15/2025.
Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare - Rosemont
Conference Schedule
Conference events begin on Tuesday, July 15th at noon and close in the early afternoon on Thursday, July 17th.
Questions? Contact Conference Chair, Robin Giebelhausen (conferencechair@giml.org)
A Live Schedule Can Be Found Here: 2025 Conference Schedule
We hope to see you in Chicago!
Reserve Your Copy of the Community Songbook in Honor of Marilyn Lowe!
We are pleased to offer the opportunity to support the Marilyn Lowe Scholarship Fund by indicating your pre-order interest in a special early-release keepsake copy of the Community Songbook in honor of Marilyn Lowe! In coordination with the Lowe family, GIML piano faculty and friends organized an incredible collection of nearly 200 songs, chants, piano pieces and reflections gathered from over 90 contributors among the GIML community and beyond. Book size is 8.5 x 11 inches, over 200 pages, with coil binding. While the collection will be available for online order in hardcopy and eBook versions at a later date, this is your chance to reserve a copy now!
