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  • Four students in a percussion ensemble play various drums and percussion instruments.
    Featured Conservatory Winter Concerts

    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, 12/12-12/13. Friday, December 12 7pm Concert Band, Symphonic Band & Wind Symphony […]

  • Four students in a percussion ensemble play various drums and percussion instruments.
    Featured Conservatory Winter Concerts

    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, 12/12-12/13. Friday, December 12 7pm Concert Band, Symphonic Band & Wind Symphony […]

  • A colorful gradient background with the words "No Classes"

    Spring Break – No Classes

    Conservatory

    There will be no classes 3/23-3/29. The building will be open for make-up private lessons.

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

    Conservatory Spring Concerts

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

    Join us for our Spring Concerts featuring the students of the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory on Friday and Saturday, 4/10-4/11.

  • A student shakes hands with Executive Director Charlie Grode, who is holding their diploma.
    Featured

    Conservatory Graduation

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

    Join us as we celebrate the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory graduating class of 2026.