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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

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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 […]

  • 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 […]

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    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 […]