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SUMMARY:Diwali Musical Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a musical storytime at 4:30pm! This event is part of the Mary Bartelme Park Council’s Diwali Celebration. Stop by the park from 4-7pm for free activities\, performances\, and community celebration—hope to see you there!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/diwali-storytime/
LOCATION:Mary Bartelme Park\, 115 S Sangamon St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Early Childhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T152255Z
UID:10001588-1758362400-1758367800@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Open House at Merit – South Shore
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to Merit School of Music – South Shore’s Open House on Saturday\, September 20 @ 10:00 – 11:30 am!\n  \nStop by our Open House to:\n\nEnjoy an instrument petting zoo 🥁\nWatch performances including a special musical storytime 👏\nExplore the building 🏫\nLearn about fall programming 🍂\n& more! 🤗\n\nSpecial pricing available at this location!\n\n→ RSVP for the event
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/open-house-merit-south-shore/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music – South Shore\, 7000 S Jeffery Blvd\, Chicago\, 60649\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T130000
DTSTAMP:20250903T191949Z
CREATED:20250513T155142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T191949Z
UID:10001573-1757757600-1757768400@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Merit @ 61st Street Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the 61st Farmer’s Market in South Shore! Stop by our booth to explore an instrument petting zoo\, meet our team\, and enjoy a musical storytime (11:00am) while learning about Merit’s South Shore fall programming. This event is free and open to the public! \n\n🎺 Instrument Petting Zoo: 10:00am – 1:00pm\n📖 Musical Storytime @ 11:00am
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/merit-61st-street-market-2025/
LOCATION:61st Street Market\, 6100 S Blackstone Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T110000
DTSTAMP:20250822T005705Z
CREATED:20250702T151230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T005705Z
UID:10001587-1757152800-1757156400@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:FREE Instrument Exploration! Workshop
DESCRIPTION:⏰ Sign up starting Monday\, Aug 25 at 9am. This popular workshop fills fast—reserve your spot early! \nHave 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 workshop is designed to give kids of all ages the chance to explore various instruments and learn more about Merit’s programming. \nOur team of experts will introduce kids (and parents\, too!) to: \n\nInstruments such as guitar\, piano\, violin\, and more!\nGroup classes and private lessons at Merit\nEarly Childhood classes for ages 0-8\nWhat age to start learning instruments and why\n\nAt the end of the workshop\, your child can choose their favorite instrument and you’ll have the opportunity to sign up for classes with a special discount!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/instrument-exploration-6/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T113000
DTSTAMP:20250625T184024Z
CREATED:20250604T211257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T184024Z
UID:10001579-1755943200-1755948600@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Open House at Merit – Near North
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to Merit School of Music – Near North’s Open House on Saturday\, August 23 @ 10:00 – 11:30 am!\n  \nStop by our Open House to:\n\nEnjoy an instrument petting zoo 🥁\nWatch student and faculty performances and a special musical storytime 👏\nExplore the building 🏫\nLearn about fall programming 🍂\n& more! 🤗\n\n✨ FLASH SALE ✨ for this event only! Sign up onsite at this Open House to receive 15% OFF fall group classes and Early Childhood classes.*\n*Discount only available to new Merit families & cannot be combined with other discounts or financial aid. Valid on Early Childhood & Instrument & Vocal Music group classes only. \n→ RSVP for the event
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/near-north-open-house-2025/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music – Near North\, 458 W Eugenie St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T110000
DTSTAMP:20250703T155403Z
CREATED:20250703T155403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T155403Z
UID:10001590-1755338400-1755342000@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:South Shore Sounds: Let's Splash and Sing
DESCRIPTION:Dive into music with South Shore Sounds\, a pop-up playdate series that gets little ones moving\, grooving\, and exploring music together. \nKids ages 0-5 will explore rhythm\, song\, and creative expression through hands-on musical play—perfect for babies\, toddlers\, and preschoolers. Come sing\, splash\, and celebrate community through sound!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/lets-splash-sing/
LOCATION:Bryn Mawr Community Church\, 7000 S Jeffery Blvd\, Chicago\, 60649\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Early Childhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250804T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250804T151500
DTSTAMP:20250604T214200Z
CREATED:20250604T214200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T214200Z
UID:10001580-1754317800-1754320500@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:FREE Instrument Exploration! Workshop at Chicago Public Library - Lincoln Park
DESCRIPTION: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 workshop is designed to give kids of all ages the chance to explore various instruments and learn more about Merit’s programming. \nOur team of experts will introduce kids (and parents\, too!) to: \n\nInstruments such as guitar\, piano\, violin\, and more!\nGroup classes and private lessons at Merit\nEarly Childhood classes for ages 0-8\nWhat age to start learning instruments and why\n\nAt the end of the workshop\, your child can choose their favorite instrument\, and you’ll have the opportunity to sign up for classes with a special discount.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/instrument-exploration-library/
LOCATION:Lincoln Park Library\, 1150 W. Fullerton Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T113000
DTSTAMP:20250625T183945Z
CREATED:20250530T162321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T183945Z
UID:10001577-1754128800-1754134200@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Fall Open House
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to Merit School of Music’s Open House in the West Loop on Saturday\, August 2 @ 10:00 – 11:30 am!\n  \nStop by our Open House to:\n\nEnjoy an instrument petting zoo 🥁\nWatch student performances 👏\nExplore Merit’s building 🏫\nLearn about fall programming 🍂\n& more! 🤗\n\n\n✨ FLASH SALE ✨ for this event only! Sign up onsite at this Open House to receive 15% OFF fall group classes and Early Childhood classes.*\n*Discount only available to new Merit families & cannot be combined with other discounts or financial aid. Valid on Early Childhood & Instrument & Vocal Music group classes only. \n→ RSVP for the event
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/fall-open-house-2025/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T110000
DTSTAMP:20250703T155200Z
CREATED:20250703T155200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T155200Z
UID:10001589-1753524000-1753527600@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:South Shore Sounds: Let's Jam
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to jam! Join us for South Shore Sounds\, a pop-up playdate series that gets little ones moving\, grooving\, and exploring music together. \nKids ages 0-5 will explore rhythm\, song\, and creative expression through hands-on musical play—perfect for babies\, toddlers\, and preschoolers. Come sing\, shake\, and celebrate community through sound!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/lets-jam/
LOCATION:Bryn Mawr Community Church\, 7000 S Jeffery Blvd\, Chicago\, 60649\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Early Childhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T120000
DTSTAMP:20250604T212545Z
CREATED:20250604T151016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T212545Z
UID:10001578-1750501800-1750507200@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:WFMT Introductions: Live from Merit School of Music featuring Jacob Cornejo
DESCRIPTION:Please join WFMT and Merit School of Music as we celebrate Make Music Chicago with a live broadcast of Introductions\, WFMT’s weekly Saturday morning program featuring talented pre-college classical musicians in the Chicago area. \n\n10:30 am: Doors open to Merit’s Gottlieb Hall\n11:00 am: Live broadcast\n12:00 pm: Broadcast ends\n\nThe performance will feature 18-year-old flutist Jacob Cornejo\, a fellow of Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative and student at Merit and ChiArts. Accompanied by pianist Mio Nakamura\, Jacob’s program will feature works by Godard and Muczynski\, a fantasia by Telemann\, and shorter pieces by Ian Clarke and John Rutter.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/wfmt-introductions-live/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T110000
DTSTAMP:20250606T161357Z
CREATED:20250528T195446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T161357Z
UID:10001574-1749895200-1749898800@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Merit @ Wells Street Art Festival
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at Wells Street Art Festival on Saturday\, June 14!  \n⭐ Performance will be at the Choose Chicago Stage (at the intersection of Wells St & Scott St) \nSing\, dance\, and play along with our Early Childhood teaching artists in a fun and engaging storytime! Stop by our booth for an instrument petting zoo and learn about our summer programming: \n\n📖 Musical storytime at 10:00 am\n🎻 Instrument petting zoo from 10:00 – 11:15 am
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/merit-wells-street-art-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Wells Street Art Festival\, 1560 N. Wells\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Early Childhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T120000
DTSTAMP:20250605T145907Z
CREATED:20240905T202700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T145907Z
UID:10001505-1749637800-1749643200@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Musical Storytimes at Lincoln Park Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special musical storytime at Lincoln Park Library on Wednesday\, June 11! 📖 🎶\n\nTWO sessions! Sing\, dance\, & play along at these special musical storytimes for babies and toddlers. Registration is required!  \n  \n10:30 am Session: For kids 0 to 18 months and their caregivers. \nClick here to register → \n  \n11:30 am Session: For kids 1 to 3 years old and their caregivers. \nClick here to register →
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/lincoln-park-library-musical-storytime-june-11/
LOCATION:Lincoln Park Library\, 1150 W. Fullerton Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Early Childhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T191500
DTSTAMP:20250512T204210Z
CREATED:20250512T204210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T204210Z
UID:10001572-1749147300-1749150900@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Student Concert @ Merit - South Shore
DESCRIPTION:Come see our Merit South Shore students in action at a celebratory end-of-year concert at Bryn Mawr Community Church! This free\, public event is a great opportunity to experience the joy of music firsthand and learn more about our upcoming summer programs. \n 
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/student-concert-south-shore/
LOCATION:Bryn Mawr Community Church\, 7000 S Jeffery Blvd\, Chicago\, 60649\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T130000
DTSTAMP:20240930T160614Z
CREATED:20240930T160614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T160614Z
UID:10001544-1747479600-1747486800@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Stringtacular
DESCRIPTION:Stringtacular is a vibrant collaboration of young string players representing Merit’s music programs at: \n\nOrozco Elementary School\nBrighton Park’s Gunsaulus Scholastic Academy\nMerit’s Suzuki-Alegre Strings program\n\nExperience the joy and energy of more than 250 first-grade through high school students\, all performing together on one stage.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/stringtacular-2025/
LOCATION:Benito Juarez Community Academy\, 1450 W Cermak Rd\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Merit Music in Communities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250511
DTSTAMP:20240930T155939Z
CREATED:20240930T155939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T155939Z
UID:10001542-1746662400-1746921540@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Group Class Concerts & Parent-Teacher Conferences
DESCRIPTION:Group class concerts are held during each group’s specific class time in their classroom unless otherwise specified.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/group-class-concerts-parent-teacher-conferences-5/2025-05-08/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Group Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250506
DTSTAMP:20240930T155939Z
CREATED:20240930T155939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T155939Z
UID:10001541-1746403200-1746489540@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Group Class Concerts & Parent-Teacher Conferences
DESCRIPTION:Group class concerts are held during each group’s specific class time in their classroom unless otherwise specified.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/group-class-concerts-parent-teacher-conferences-5/2025-05-05/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Group Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTSTAMP:20240930T155939Z
CREATED:20240930T155939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T155939Z
UID:10001540-1745884800-1746057599@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Group Class Concerts & Parent-Teacher Conferences
DESCRIPTION:Group class concerts are held during each group’s specific class time in their classroom unless otherwise specified.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/group-class-concerts-parent-teacher-conferences-5/2025-04-29/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Group Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T210000
DTSTAMP:20240930T155024Z
CREATED:20240930T155024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T155024Z
UID:10001539-1745604000-1745614800@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Gala 2025
DESCRIPTION:We hope you join us at Gala 2025 as we gather together as a Merit community\, experience amazing student performances\, and honor our special guest\, Emanuel Ax\, for his contributions to the arts. \nSave the date and stay tuned for more information!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/gala-2025/
LOCATION:Four Seasons Hotel\, 120 East Delaware Place\, Chicago\, 60611
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T120000
DTSTAMP:20240930T153101Z
CREATED:20240930T153101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T153101Z
UID:10001534-1743937200-1743940800@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Conservatory Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory graduating class of 2024.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/conservatory-graduation-2025/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Conservatory
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250406
DTSTAMP:20240930T152919Z
CREATED:20240930T152919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T152919Z
UID:10001533-1743724800-1743897599@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Conservatory Spring Concerts
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Spring Concerts featuring the students of the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory on Friday and Saturday\, 4/4-4/5.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/conservatory-spring-concerts-2025/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Conservatory
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250321
DTSTAMP:20241008T162851Z
CREATED:20241008T162851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T162851Z
UID:10001554-1742428800-1742515199@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Conservatory Spring String Chamber Concert
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/spring-string-chamber-concert/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Conservatory
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250317
DTSTAMP:20240927T214321Z
CREATED:20240927T214321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T214321Z
UID:10001527-1742083200-1742169599@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Barnett Chamber Music Competition
DESCRIPTION:The thirteenth annual A.N. and Pearl G. Barnett Chamber Music Competition will be held on Sunday\, March 16\, 2025\, in Anne & Howard Gottlieb Hall at Merit School of Music in Chicago. \nThe competition is open to musicians aged 18 and under with two divisions: \n\nStrings and Piano\nWinds\, Brass\, and Percussion\n\nContestants will be competing for $11\,000 in cash prizes. There are prizes for winners in each of the two divisions\, as well as an award for the overall winner. There is also a special award for the top finishing group from Merit School of Music. \nThe Barnett Chamber Music Competition is free and open to the public. 
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/barnett-chamber-music-competition-2025/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Conservatory
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T110000
DTSTAMP:20250207T192234Z
CREATED:20250207T192234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T192234Z
UID:10001569-1740823200-1740826800@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Tango with Jedis: A Sensory- & Family-friendly Concert
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy a FREE sensory- and family-friendly concert with Merit’s Wind Symphony! Audience members are invited to move\, dance\, make noise\, or partake in any way that helps them to enjoy the music. Families and those with sensory processing sensitivities welcome. \nJoin us at Merit for this FREE concert:\n\nHear familiar favorites from Merit’s Wind Symphony 🎷\nChildren and adults of all ages and abilities welcome 😊\nExperience a sensory-friendly style concert where the audience is encouraged to move around\, make noise\, take breaks\, clap along\, and more 👏\nCelebrate neurodiversity at a performance that is made for everybody to enjoy ✨\nAwesome opportunity for any child’s FIRST concert 🎵\n\nConcert repertoire includes:\n\n“High School Cadets”\, John Philip Sousa\n“The Force Awakens”\, John Williams\n“A Little Tango Music”\, Adam Gorb\n“Old Sore Head”\, Julius Fučík\n“Snake Charmer”\, Randall Standridge\n\nGet your free tickets today!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/tango-with-jedis-sensory-family-friendly-concert/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Conservatory,Early Childhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T153000
DTSTAMP:20250110T155314Z
CREATED:20240904T142148Z
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SUMMARY:Conservatory Open House
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to our Conservatory Open House! 🎶\n\nInterested in joining Merit’s Conservatory or just curious to know more?\nThe Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory is the culmination of Merit’s instructional continuum and represents the region’s most talented and driven student musicians. Our Conservatory Open House is a great opportunity for interested students to learn more\, ask questions\, and determine if Conservatory might be right for you. \nStop by our Open House to:\n\nTour Merit’s building\nGet info about upcoming auditions\nLearn more about Conservatory\nMeet other young musicians & families!\n\nThere will be two sessions based on instrument:\n\n12:30pm • Band\, Jazz\, Choir\, & Piano\n2:30pm • Strings & Guitar\n\n\nAbout Conservatory\nMerit School of Music’s Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory is one of the country’s most prestigious music programs for driven student musicians. Over 26 Saturdays during the academic school year\, Conservatory students study with Chicago’s finest music educators and participate in performance ensembles\, technique and music theory classes\, and a variety of engaging electives. Founded with the mission to remove barriers to high-quality music education\, Merit’s Conservatory is 100% tuition-free for all students.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/conservatory-open-house-2025/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Conservatory
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250120T203000
DTSTAMP:20241007T153959Z
CREATED:20241007T153721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T153959Z
UID:10001549-1737397800-1737405000@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Masterclass with Demarre McGill
DESCRIPTION: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 flute of the Seattle Symphony Demarre McGill. \nRSVP today!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/demarre-mcgill-masterclass/
LOCATION:Fine Arts Building\, 410 S. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Conservatory
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T193000
DTSTAMP:20250113T211414Z
CREATED:20250113T211414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T211414Z
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SUMMARY:Orchestra Group Class Concert
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/orchestra-group-class-concert/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Group Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T193000
DTSTAMP:20250113T211235Z
CREATED:20250113T211235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T211235Z
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SUMMARY:Piano & Choir Group Class Concert
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URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/piano-choir-group-class-concert/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Group Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250113T193000
DTSTAMP:20250113T210946Z
CREATED:20250113T210946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T210946Z
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SUMMARY:Guitar & Piano Group Class Concert
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/guitar-piano-group-class-concert/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Group Classes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250119
DTSTAMP:20240927T212053Z
CREATED:20240927T212053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T212053Z
UID:10001521-1736726400-1737244799@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Group Class Concerts & Parent-Teacher Conferences
DESCRIPTION:Group class concerts are held during each group’s specific class time in their classroom unless otherwise specified.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/group-class-concerts-parent-teacher-conferences-4/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Group Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T121500
DTSTAMP:20250106T152924Z
CREATED:20250106T152924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T152924Z
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SUMMARY:FREE Instrument Exploration! Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 workshop is designed to give kids of all ages the chance to explore various instruments and learn more about Merit’s programming. \nOur team of experts will introduce kids (and parents\, too!) to: \n\nInstruments such as guitar\, piano\, violin\, and more!\nGroup classes and private lessons at Merit\nEarly Childhood classes for ages 0-8\nWhat age to start learning instruments and why\n\nAt the end of the workshop\, your child can choose their favorite instrument and you’ll have the opportunity to sign up for classes with a special discount. \nLearn More & Register! → \n*Limited spots available!* Once full\, you can join the waitlist and if a spot opens up\, you’ll be the first to know! 🔔
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/instrument-exploration-5/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
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