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  • The facade of the Joy Faith Knapp Music Center

    Building Closed – Thanksgiving

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    Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
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    We will be closed on Thursday, November 28 through Sunday, December 1 in recognition of Thanksgiving. We will reopen with regular hours on Monday, December 2.

  • The facade of the Joy Faith Knapp Music Center

    No Classes – Building Closes Early (5pm)

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    Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
    Early Childhood

    There will be no classes on Friday, December 20. We will close at 5pm on Friday, December 20. We will be closed Saturday, December 21 through Thursday, January 2. We will reopen with regular hours on Friday, January 3.

  • The facade of the Joy Faith Knapp Music Center

    Building Closed – Winter Break

    Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
    Key Dates

    The Joy Faith Knapp Music Center will be closed from 12/21/24-1/2/25. The building will reopen on Friday, 1/3/25.

  • Conservatory Resumes

    Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
    Conservatory

  • Classes Resume

    Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
    Early Childhood
  • The facade of the Joy Faith Knapp Music Center

    Building Closed – Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
    Key Dates

    The Joy Faith Knapp Music Center will be closed on Monday, January 20 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 21.

  • Choir camp students sing together as a group

    Summer 2025 Registration Opens for Current Families

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    Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
    Early Childhood

    Registration for summer camps and classes opens for current families on Monday, March 3. Reserve your spot!

  • A line of young students, seated and playing trombones.

    Summer 2025 Registration Opens to the Public

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    Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
    Early Childhood

    Registration for summer camps and classes opens to the public on Saturday, March 15. Reserve your spot!

  • The facade of the Joy Faith Knapp Music Center

    Building Closed – Memorial Day

    Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
    Key Dates

    The Joy Faith Knapp Music Center will be closed on Monday, May 26 in honor of Memorial Day. We will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, May 27.