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Join us for Merit School of Music's first ever Merit Summer Bash! ☀️ Hosted by our Associate Board, Merit Summer Bash will be an evening to dance, drink, and listen to live music all to benefit equitable access to music education. Each ticket includes entry and open bar access (beer and wine only) for one […]
We will be closed on Friday, July 4 through Saturday, July 5 in honor of Independence Day. We will reopen with regular summer hours on Sunday, July 6. Happy Fourth of July!
Registration for Fall 2025 opens for current families on Monday, July 7. Reserve your spot!
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 […]
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!
Registration for Fall 2025 opens to the public on Monday, July 14. Reserve your spot!
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! […]
Get ready to jam! Join us for South Shore Sounds, a pop-up playdate series that gets little ones moving, grooving, and exploring music together. Kids ages 0-5 will explore rhythm, song, and creative expression through hands-on musical play—perfect for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Come sing, shake, and celebrate community through sound!
Get $40 off* your Fall 2025 classes. Reserve your spot! *$40 off available through July 31, 2025. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Valid only on Early Childhood classes and Instrumental & Vocal Music group classes (Near North & West Loop only). Not valid on private lessons or 10-week beginner classes. This discount can be combined […]
You're invited to Merit School of Music's Open House in the West Loop on Saturday, August 2 @ 10:00 - 11:30 am! Stop by our Open House to: Enjoy an instrument petting zoo 🥁 Watch student performances 👏 Explore Merit's building 🏫 Learn about fall programming 🍂 & more! 🤗 ✨ FLASH SALE ✨ […]
Have a music-loving child who isn’t quite sure which instrument to choose? The best way to pick is by trying them all! This fun introductory workshop is designed to give kids of all ages the chance to explore various instruments and learn more about Merit’s programming. Our team of experts will introduce kids (and parents, too!) […]
Joy Faith Knapp Music Center
38 S Peoria St, Chicago, IL 60607
312-786-9428
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