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  • Last Day to Save $40 on Fall Classes

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

    Last day to save $40* on group and Early Childhood classes. Register today! *$40 off available between July 20-August 2, 2024. Discounts can be combined with financial aid. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Valid on Early Childhood and Instrument & Vocal Music group classes only. Not valid on private lessons or 10-week beginner classes.

  • The facade of the Joy Faith Knapp Music Center

    Building Closed

    Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
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    With the safety and convenience of our students and families in mind, Merit School of Music will be closed during the upcoming Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago. The building will be CLOSED starting Monday, August 19 – Thursday, August 22. No onsite programming will be held during this time. We will reopen on Friday, August 23. […]

  • Deadline for Returning Private Lesson Families

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    Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
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    Deadline for returning private lesson families to register via personalized SmartRec link.

  • Two Conservatory students perform onstage, a singer and a violinist.

    First Day of Conservatory

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

    We are thrilled to kick off the 2024-2025 Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory! Please join us for the Student Orientation and Conservatory New Parent Meetings.

  • Four students playing brass instruments look at their music stands.

    Fall Group Classes Begin

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

  • A boy playing cello

    Merit South Shore Open House

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    Bryn Mawr Community Church 7000 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, United States
    Concerts & Special Events

    Join us for an Open House at Merit South Shore, our new branch at Bryn Mawr Community Church! 🎵 Stop 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. 🎻 Let […]

  • Halloween – No Group Classes

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

    There will be no group classes held on Thursday, October 31. Happy Halloween!

  • The facade of the Joy Faith Knapp Music Center

    Building Closes Early (5pm)

    Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
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    We will close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 27. 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.