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Building Closed – Winter Break
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesKey DatesThe Joy Faith Knapp Music Center will be closed from 12/22/25-1/4/26. The building will reopen on Monday, 1/5/26.
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First Semester Early Childhood Classes End
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesEarly Childhood -
Building Closed – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesKey DatesThe Joy Faith Knapp Music Center will be closed on Monday, January 19 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 20.
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Second Semester Group Classes & Early Childhood Classes Begin
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesEarly Childhood -
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CPS Student Non-Attendance Day (Merit Classes in Session)
Key DatesCPS students will have non-attendance days; however, Merit classes will be in session as scheduled.
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2026-2027 Conservatory Audition Registration Opens
FeaturedMerit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesConservatorySign up for your Conservatory audition today → Learn more about Merit's Conservatory →
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Summer 2026 Registration Opens for Current Families
FeaturedMerit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesEarly ChildhoodRegistration for summer camps and classes opens for current families on Monday, March 2. Reserve your spot!
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CPS Student Non-Attendance Day (Merit Classes in Session)
Key DatesCPS students will have non-attendance days; however, Merit classes will be in session as scheduled.
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Summer 2026 Registration Opens to the Public
FeaturedMerit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesEarly ChildhoodRegistration for summer camps and classes opens to the public on Monday, March 16. Reserve your spot!
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Classes and Private Lessons Resume
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesEarly Childhood -
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CPS Student Non-Attendance Day (Merit Classes in Session)
Key DatesCPS students will have non-attendance days; however, Merit classes will be in session as scheduled.