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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
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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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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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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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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250321
DTSTAMP:20241008T162851Z
CREATED:20241008T162851Z
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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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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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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
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T155314Z
UID:10001500-1737808200-1737819000@meritmusic.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/demarre-mcgill.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T193000
DTSTAMP:20250113T211414Z
CREATED:20250113T211414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T211414Z
UID:10001568-1737050400-1737055800@meritmusic.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T193000
DTSTAMP:20250113T211235Z
CREATED:20250113T211235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T211235Z
UID:10001567-1736964000-1736969400@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Piano & Choir Group Class Concert
DESCRIPTION:
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
UID:10001566-1736791200-1736796600@meritmusic.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/group-class.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T121500
DTSTAMP:20250106T152924Z
CREATED:20250106T152924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T152924Z
UID:10001565-1736593200-1736597700@meritmusic.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T200000
DTSTAMP:20250109T185022Z
CREATED:20240927T211757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T185022Z
UID:10001520-1736447400-1736452800@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Conservatory Chamber Ensembles Concert
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/conservatory-chamber-ensembles-concert-2025/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Conservatory
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/chamber-ensembles.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T170000
DTSTAMP:20240927T181353Z
CREATED:20240927T181353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T181353Z
UID:10001517-1734166800-1734195600@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Conservatory Winter Concerts
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Winter Concerts featuring the students of the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory on Friday and Saturday\, 12/13-12/14. \nFriday\, December 13 \n\n7pm Trombone Choir & Concert Band\n7:50pm Symphonic Band & Wind Symphony\n\nSaturday\, December 14 \n\n9am Instrumental Ensembles\n11am Jazz\n1pm Voice\n3pm Merit Philharmonic
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/conservatory-winter-concerts-2024/2024-12-14/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Conservatory
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/winter-concerts.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241213T210000
DTSTAMP:20240927T181353Z
CREATED:20240927T181353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T181353Z
UID:10001516-1734116400-1734123600@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Conservatory Winter Concerts
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Winter Concerts featuring the students of the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory on Friday and Saturday\, 12/13-12/14. \nFriday\, December 13 \n\n7pm Trombone Choir & Concert Band\n7:50pm Symphonic Band & Wind Symphony\n\nSaturday\, December 14 \n\n9am Instrumental Ensembles\n11am Jazz\n1pm Voice\n3pm Merit Philharmonic
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/conservatory-winter-concerts-2024/2024-12-13/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Conservatory
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/winter-concerts.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T130000
DTSTAMP:20241204T171214Z
CREATED:20241204T165920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T171214Z
UID:10001557-1733400000-1733403600@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Performance at Willis Tower
DESCRIPTION:Students from our strings programs at Frederic Chopin Elementary School and Burbank Elementary School will perform a special holiday concert at Willis Tower.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/holiday-performance-at-willis-tower/
LOCATION:Willis Tower\, 233 S Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Merit Music in Communities
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/willis-tower.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T110000
DTSTAMP:20241004T150626Z
CREATED:20240927T173208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T150626Z
UID:10001509-1730543400-1730545200@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Dia de los Muertos FREE Sensory & Family-Friendly Concert
DESCRIPTION: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\, make noise\, or partake in any way which helps them to enjoy the music. Families and those with sensory processing sensitivities welcome. Save the date! \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 🤗\nEnjoy music to commemorate Dia de los Muertos and the diverse Latinx cultures represented in our Merit community\n\nGet your free tickets today!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/dia-de-los-muertos-concert/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Conservatory
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Dia-de-los-muertos-concert.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T220000
DTSTAMP:20241007T154339Z
CREATED:20240814T202845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T154339Z
UID:10001496-1730309400-1730325600@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Play On 2024
DESCRIPTION: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 our 6th annual Play On\, with additional performances by Merit alum Mae Ya Ryan Carter and Merit’s very own Honors Jazz Combo. Enjoy the gorgeous music\, bid on exciting raffle prizes\, and support high-quality music education in Chicago. \nThe doors open at 5:30pm\, and the show begins at 7:00pm. \nTickets are on sale now\, so get yours today!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/play-on-2024/
LOCATION:City Winery\, 1200 W. Randolph Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241029T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241029T203000
DTSTAMP:20241007T153404Z
CREATED:20241007T151208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T153404Z
UID:10001548-1730226600-1730233800@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Masterclass with Anthony 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 clarinet of the New York Philharmonic Anthony McGill. \nRSVP today!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/anthony-mcgill-masterclass/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Conservatory
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/anthony-mcgill.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T180000
DTSTAMP:20240927T172001Z
CREATED:20240927T171722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T172001Z
UID:10001507-1729357200-1729360800@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Dancevision 2024: Reflections
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the intersections of culture and experience to unite in one artistic moment. \nBallet Chicago and Merit School of Music’s annual new choreography showcase\, DanceVision\, returns again this fall with a retrospective entitled Reflections.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/dancevision-2024/2024-10-19/
LOCATION:Ballet Chicago\, 17 N State Street\, Chicago\, 60602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/dancevision.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T173000
DTSTAMP:20241016T183240Z
CREATED:20241016T181224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T183240Z
UID:10001556-1729355400-1729359000@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Merit Near North Recital
DESCRIPTION: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 there!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/merit-near-north-recital/
LOCATION:Church of the Three Crosses\, 333 W Wisconsin St\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/violin.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T190000
DTSTAMP:20240927T172001Z
CREATED:20240927T171722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T172001Z
UID:10001506-1729274400-1729278000@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Dancevision 2024: Reflections
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the intersections of culture and experience to unite in one artistic moment. \nBallet Chicago and Merit School of Music’s annual new choreography showcase\, DanceVision\, returns again this fall with a retrospective entitled Reflections.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/dancevision-2024/2024-10-18/
LOCATION:Ballet Chicago\, 17 N State Street\, Chicago\, 60602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/dancevision.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241018
DTSTAMP:20241008T160856Z
CREATED:20241008T160856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T160856Z
UID:10001550-1729123200-1729209599@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Dancevision Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/dancevision-rehearsal/
LOCATION:Ballet Chicago\, 17 N State Street\, Chicago\, 60602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/dancevision.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T190000
DTSTAMP:20241007T145745Z
CREATED:20241007T145658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T145745Z
UID:10001547-1728579600-1728586800@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Merit South Shore Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Open House at Merit South Shore\, our new branch at Bryn Mawr Community Church! 🎵\nStop by our Open House to learn all about the violin and cello classes offered this fall\, experience an Instrument Petting Zoo\, and get sized for your instrument so you’re ready for the first day of classes. 🎻 \nLet us know you’re coming!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/merit-south-shore-open-house/
LOCATION:Bryn Mawr Community Church\, 7000 S Jeffery Blvd\, Chicago\, 60649\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Key Dates
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/bryn-mawr.jpg
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