Building Closed – Winter Break
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The 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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Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
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First Semester Early Childhood Classes End
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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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Conservatory Open House
FeaturedMerit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesConservatoryYou’re invited to our Conservatory Open House! 🎶 Interested in joining Merit’s Conservatory or just curious to know more? The Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory is the culmination of Merit’s instructional continuum and […]
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Conservatory Solo Competition
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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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Magical, Mystical, Mighty Movies FREE Sensory & Family-Friendly Concert
FeaturedMerit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesConcerts & Special EventsJoin Merit School of Music’s Wind Symphony for a free sensory-friendly concert exploring the magical world of movie music! Audience members are invited to move, dance, make noise, or partake in […]
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Merit Philharmonic’s Open Rehearsal with Enrique Mazzola
FeaturedMerit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesConservatoryWorld-renowned conductor and Music Director of Lyric Opera of Chicago Enrique Mazzola leads Merit Philharmonic in an open rehearsal as part of his annual residency with Merit School of Music. […]
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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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Merit – Near North Recital at the Joy Faith Knapp Music Center
FeaturedMerit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesConcerts & Special EventsJoin us at the Joy Faith Knapp Music Center in the West Loop for a Merit - Near North Recital in Gottlieb Hall.
