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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 […]

  • The facade of the Joy Faith Knapp Music Center

    Building Closed – Juneteenth

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

    The Joy Faith Knapp Music Center will be closed on Friday, June 19 in celebration of Juneteenth. We will reopen on Saturday, June 20.

  • Three students are seated, playing trumpets.

    Brass Camps

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

    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, […]

  • A closeup of a child's hands on a piano

    Piano Camp (Session 1)

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

    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 […]

  • The facade of the Joy Faith Knapp Music Center

    Building Closed – 4th of July

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

    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 […]

  • A closeup of a child's hands on a piano

    Piano Camp (Session 2)

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

    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 […]

  • A student looks at a music stand while playing flute.

    Woodwind Camps

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

    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, […]

  • A young student plays various percussion instruments.

    Music Discovery Camp (Session 1)

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

    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 student playing violin in an orchestra.

    Camp Merit

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

    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 […]

  • A young student plays various percussion instruments.

    Music Discovery Camp (Session 2)

    Featured
    Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
    Summer Camps

    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 […]

  • 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.