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From classes to concerts, there’s always something happening at Merit School of Music!
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FREE Instrument Exploration! Workshop
FREE Instrument Exploration! Workshop
Have a music-loving child who isn’t quite sure which instrument to choose? The best way to pick is by trying them all! This fun introductory class is designed to give …
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Second Semester Ends – Private Lessons
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Summer Early Childhood Classes Begin
Academic Year Private Lessons Make Up Week
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Academic Year Ends – Private Lessons
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Summer Building Hours Begin
Summer Building Hours Begin
Take a look at our summer building hours. These hours will be in effect from 6/12/23-9/22/23. Mondays 8:30am-9:00pm Tuesdays 8:30am-9:00pm Wednesdays 8:30am-9:00pm Thursdays 8:30am-9:00pm Fridays 8:30am-7:00pm Saturdays 9:00am-3:00pm Sundays 8:00am-2:00pm …
Summer Group Classes, Private Lessons, and Camps Begin
Piano Summer Camp Session 1
Piano Summer Camp Session 1
During this 1-week camp, pianists will develop their skills in music theory, ear training, transposition, solo performance, and participate in masterclasses with Merit's esteemed piano faculty.
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Taste of Randolph
Taste of Randolph
Join us for Merit's Musical Storytime from 12-12:30PM and stop by our booth from 12 to 4 PM for the Instrument Petting Zoo!
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Building Closed – Juneteenth
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Piano Summer Camp Session 2
Piano Summer Camp Session 2
This camp is best for intermediate to advanced pianists (including Conservatory pianists!) with a minimum of 3 full years of instruction with a piano teacher and is available to students …
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Brass Summer Camps
Brass Summer Camps
Join other young brass players from across Chicagoland for a week-long intensive led by Merit’s renowned faculty. It will be a fun and exciting week filled with large group rehearsals, …
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Taste of Randolph
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