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  • Student Services Office Summer Hours 2026

    Key Dates

    From June 15 to August 10, 2026, summer open office hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 – 5:00 pm. Wednesdays are by appointment only. You can reach Student Services […]

  • Student Services Resumes Regular Office Hours 2026

    Key Dates

    Our Student Services office will resume standard hours, Tuesday–Thursday, 3:30–6:30pm. Wednesdays are by appointment only. You can reach Student Services at studentservices@meritmusic.org.

  • Strings Instrument Exploration 2026

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

    Have a music-loving child who's interested in strings but not sure which instrument to play? Come try them out! This fun introductory workshop is designed to give kids the chance to […]

    $10

  • 2026 Open House at Merit School of Music Near North

    Merit School of Music - Near North 458 W Eugenie St, Chicago, IL
    Concerts & Special Events

    You’re invited to Merit School of Music’s Near North Open House on Saturday, August 15! Bring the whole family for a fun, music-filled morning of performances and hands-on activities.   […]

  • Band Instrument Exploration 2026

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

    Have a music-loving child who's interested in band but not sure which instrument to play? Come try them all out! This fun introductory workshop is designed to give kids the […]

    $10

  • 2026 Open House at Merit School of Music South Shore

    Merit School of Music - South Shore 7000 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, United States
    Concerts & Special Events

    You’re invited to Merit School of Music’s South Shore Open House on Saturday, August 22! Bring the whole family for a fun, music-filled morning of performances and hands-on activities.   […]

  • Guitar Instrument Exploration 2026

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

    *New Date!* Originally scheduled for August 5th, this Instrument Exploration Workshop has been rescheduled to August 26! Have a music-loving child who's interested in the guitar? Come try it out! […]

    $10