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  • A student playing trombone, looking at music on a music stand.

    Trombone Camp

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

    Join other young trombone 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 […]

  • Student Services Office Summer Hours

    Key Dates

    Between 6/11 and 7/3, our Student Services office will have modified hours. Tuesday 3:30-5pm Wednesday 3:30-5pm Thursday 3:30-5pm You can reach Student Services at studentservices@meritmusic.org.

  • 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 Wednesday, June 19 in celebration of Juneteenth. We will reopen on Thursday, June 20.

  • Two students playing clarinet onstage.

    Clarinet Camp

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

    Join other young clarinet 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 […]

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

    Flute Camp

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

    Join other young flute 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 […]

  • Two students play a grand piano side by side.

    Piano Camp

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

    During this 1-week camp, pianists will develop their skills in music theory, ear training, transposition, solo performance, and participate in masterclasses with Merit's esteemed piano faculty. This camp is best for intermediate to advanced pianists (including Conservatory pianists!) with a minimum of 3 full years of instruction with a piano teacher and is available to […]

  • 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 Thursday, July 4 through Saturday, July 6 in honor of Independence Day. We will reopen with regular summer hours on Sunday, July 7. Happy Fourth of July!

  • Student Services Office Special Hours

    Key Dates

    Between 7/8 and 7/12, our Student Services office will have modified hours. Monday-Friday 3:30-6:3opm You can reach Student Services at studentservices@meritmusic.org.