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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 at studentservices@meritmusic.org.
The Joy Faith Knapp Music Center will be closed on Friday, June 19 in celebration of Juneteenth. We will reopen on Saturday, June 20.
Join other young brass players from across Chicagoland for a week-long intensive led by Merit’s renowned faculty. It will be a fun and exciting week filled with large group rehearsals, challenging music, practice tips, and chamber music. Come prepared to work hard, meet new friends, and sharpen your skills! The last day of camp will […]
Join other young piano players from across Chicagoland for a week-long intensive led by Merit’s renowned faculty. Come prepared to work hard, meet new friends, and sharpen your skills! The last day of camp will include performances for family and friends. Stay tuned for more details!
We will be closed on Friday, July 3 through Saturday, July 4 in honor of Independence Day. We will reopen with regular summer hours on Sunday, July 5. Happy Fourth of July!
Join other young piano players from across Chicagoland for a week-long intensive led by Merit’s renowned faculty. Come prepared to work hard, meet new friends, and sharpen your skills! The last day of camp will include performances for family and friends. Stay tuned for more details!
Join other young woodwind players from across Chicagoland for a week-long intensive led by Merit’s renowned faculty. It will be a fun and exciting week filled with large group rehearsals, challenging music, practice tips, and chamber music. Come prepared to work hard, meet new friends, and sharpen your skills! The last day of camp will […]
Embark on an exciting journey of musical exploration with our summer camp designed for children aged 6-8. At Music Discovery Camp, we aim to spark curiosity, ignite creativity, and instill a lifelong love for music. Join us for an enriching experience where each day unfolds new sounds, rhythms, and the joy of discovering various instruments! […]
Make friends, memories, and beautiful music at Camp Merit! Camp Merit brings all of Merit’s large ensembles together—band, choir and orchestra—for 2 fun-filled weeks. Each student will select a track (band, choir, or orchestra) based on their main area of study. Band and orchestra students who enjoy singing also have the option to add the […]
Embark on an exciting journey of musical exploration with our summer camp designed for children aged 6-8. At Music Discovery Camp, we aim to spark curiosity, ignite creativity, and instill a lifelong love for music. Join us for an enriching experience where each day unfolds new sounds, rhythms, and the joy of discovering various instruments! […]
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.
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 explore violin, viola, cello, and bass and learn all about Merit’s strings programming. Get ready for faculty demonstrations, a lesson in strings basics, and plenty […]
Joy Faith Knapp Music Center
38 S Peoria St, Chicago, IL 60607
312-786-9428
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