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    Gala 2026

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    Four Seasons Hotel 120 East Delaware Place, Chicago
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    We hope you join us at Gala 2026 as we gather together as a Merit community, experience amazing student performances, and honor our special guests, Caroline and Charlie Huebner. Save […]

  • A large group of children playing cello in a gym.

    Stringtacular 2026

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    Benito Juarez Community Academy 1450 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL, United States
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    Stringtacular is a vibrant collaboration of young string players representing Merit’s music programs at: Orozco Elementary School Brighton Park’s Gunsaulus Scholastic Academy Merit’s Suzuki-Alegre Strings program Experience the joy and energy […]

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    FREE Merit South Shore Concert

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    Merit School of Music - South Shore 7000 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, United States
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    Celebrate music, creativity, and community at Merit School of Music’s South Shore branch! Join us for a free, family‑friendly concert featuring our violin and cello students as they showcase everything […]

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    Merit Summer Bash 2026

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    Fitzgerald's 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn, IL, United States
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     Join us for Merit Summer Bash! ☀️Hosted by our Associate Board, Merit Summer Bash will be an evening to dance, drink, and listen to live music all to benefit equitable […]

    $75

  • Strings Instrument Exploration 2026

    Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
    Concerts & Special Events

    Have a music-loving child who's interested in strings but not sure which instrument to play? Come try them out! This fun introductory workshop is designed to give kids the chance to […]

    $10

  • 2026 Open House at Merit School of Music Near North

    Merit School of Music - Near North 458 W Eugenie St, Chicago, IL
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    You’re invited to Merit School of Music’s Near North Open House on Saturday, August 15! Bring the whole family for a fun, music-filled morning of performances and hands-on activities.   […]

  • Band Instrument Exploration 2026

    Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
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    Have a music-loving child who's interested in band but not sure which instrument to play? Come try them all out! This fun introductory workshop is designed to give kids the […]

    $10

  • 2026 Open House at Merit School of Music South Shore

    Merit School of Music - South Shore 7000 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, United States
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    You’re invited to Merit School of Music’s South Shore Open House on Saturday, August 22! Bring the whole family for a fun, music-filled morning of performances and hands-on activities.   […]

  • Guitar Instrument Exploration 2026

    Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
    Concerts & Special Events

    *New Date!* Originally schuedled for August 5th, this Instrument Exploration Workshop has been rescheudled to August 26! Have a music-loving child who's interested in the guitar? Come try it out! […]

    $10