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  • A boy playing cello

    Merit South Shore Open House

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    Bryn Mawr Community Church 7000 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, United States
    Concerts & Special Events

    Join us for an Open House at Merit South Shore, our new branch at Bryn Mawr Community Church! 🎵 Stop by our Open House to learn all about the violin and cello […]

  • A dancer performs in front of four guitarists

    Dancevision Rehearsal

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    Ballet Chicago 17 N State Street, Chicago, United States
    Concerts & Special Events
  • A dancer performs in front of four guitarists

    Dancevision 2024: Reflections

    Featured Dancevision 2024: Reflections
    Ballet Chicago 17 N State Street, Chicago, United States
    Concerts & Special Events

    Exploring the intersections of culture and experience to unite in one artistic moment. Ballet Chicago and Merit School of Music's annual new choreography showcase, DanceVision, returns again this fall with […]

    $20
  • A student plays violin

    Merit Near North Recital

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    Church of the Three Crosses 333 W Wisconsin St, Chicago, United States
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    Join us for our first ever Merit Near North recital! Twenty violin, cello, and piano students will perform at the Church of the Three Crosses. We hope to see you […]

  • A dancer performs in front of four guitarists

    Dancevision 2024: Reflections

    Featured Dancevision 2024: Reflections
    Ballet Chicago 17 N State Street, Chicago, United States
    Concerts & Special Events

    Exploring the intersections of culture and experience to unite in one artistic moment. Ballet Chicago and Merit School of Music's annual new choreography showcase, DanceVision, returns again this fall with […]

    $20
  • Anthony McGill holding a clarinet

    Masterclass with Anthony McGill

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    Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
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    Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative and Merit School of Music are thrilled to partner in bringing you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience a masterclass with Merit alum and principal clarinet of […]

  • Alexis Lombre smiling with her head thrown back against a dark background. There is a bright purple light shining on her

    Play On 2024

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    City Winery 1200 W. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, United States
    Concerts & Special Events

    Join Merit School of Music for a special concert benefiting equal access to music education at City Winery! We are thrilled to announce that Merit alum Alexis Lombre will headline […]

    $25 – $45

  • Dia de los Muertos Sensory- and Family-Friendly Concert

    Dia de los Muertos FREE Sensory & Family-Friendly Concert

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

    Join Merit’s Wind Symphony for a free concert celebrating a Latin American tradition originating in Mexico, featuring music from Encanto and Coco. Audience members will be welcome to move, dance, […]

  • An orchestra plays in a shopping center. A Christmas tree and lights surround them.

    Holiday Performance at Willis Tower

    Willis Tower 233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, United States
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    Students from our strings programs at Frederic Chopin Elementary School and Burbank Elementary School will perform a special holiday concert at Willis Tower.

  • Four students in a percussion ensemble play various drums and percussion instruments.

    Conservatory Winter Concerts

    Featured Conservatory Winter Concerts
    Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
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    Join us for our Winter Concerts featuring the students of the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory on Friday and Saturday, 12/13-12/14. Friday, December 13 7pm Trombone Choir & Concert Band 7:50pm Symphonic […]

  • Four students in a percussion ensemble play various drums and percussion instruments.

    Conservatory Winter Concerts

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

    Join us for our Winter Concerts featuring the students of the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory on Friday and Saturday, 12/13-12/14. Friday, December 13 7pm Trombone Choir & Concert Band 7:50pm Symphonic […]