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  • Violinists in formal attire play while standing on a staircase.

    Gala 2026

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    Four Seasons Hotel 120 East Delaware Place, Chicago
    Concerts & Special Events

    We hope you join us at Gala 2026 as we gather together as a Merit community, experience amazing student performances, and honor our special guests, Caroline and Charlie Huebner. Save […]

  • A large group of children playing cello in a gym.

    Stringtacular 2026

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    Benito Juarez Community Academy 1450 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL, United States
    Concerts & Special Events

    Stringtacular is a vibrant collaboration of young string players representing Merit’s music programs at: Orozco Elementary School Brighton Park’s Gunsaulus Scholastic Academy Merit’s Suzuki-Alegre Strings program Experience the joy and energy […]

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    FREE Merit South Shore Concert

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    Merit School of Music - South Shore 7000 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, United States
    Concerts & Special Events

    Celebrate music, creativity, and community at Merit School of Music’s South Shore branch! Join us for a free, family‑friendly concert featuring our violin and cello students as they showcase everything […]

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    Merit Summer Bash 2026

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    Fitzgerald's 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn, IL, United States
    Concerts & Special Events

     Join us for 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 […]

    $75
  • 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.

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    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, […]

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    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 […]

  • 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 […]