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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTSTAMP:20260415T103751
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T173040Z
UID:10001559-1750636800-1751068799@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Brass Camps
DESCRIPTION: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\, challenging music\, practice tips\, and chamber music. \nCome prepared to work hard\, meet new friends\, and sharpen your skills! The last day of camp will include performances for family and friends. \nStay tuned for more details!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/brass-camps/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer Camps
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T103751
CREATED:20250604T151016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T212545Z
UID:10001578-1750501800-1750507200@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:WFMT Introductions: Live from Merit School of Music featuring Jacob Cornejo
DESCRIPTION:Please join WFMT and Merit School of Music as we celebrate Make Music Chicago with a live broadcast of Introductions\, WFMT’s weekly Saturday morning program featuring talented pre-college classical musicians in the Chicago area. \n\n10:30 am: Doors open to Merit’s Gottlieb Hall\n11:00 am: Live broadcast\n12:00 pm: Broadcast ends\n\nThe performance will feature 18-year-old flutist Jacob Cornejo\, a fellow of Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative and student at Merit and ChiArts. Accompanied by pianist Mio Nakamura\, Jacob’s program will feature works by Godard and Muczynski\, a fantasia by Telemann\, and shorter pieces by Ian Clarke and John Rutter.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/wfmt-introductions-live/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250617
DTSTAMP:20260415T103751
CREATED:20241209T174432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T174455Z
UID:10001560-1750032000-1750118399@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Summer Group Classes and Private Lessons Begin
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/summer-group-classes-private-lessons-begin/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group Classes,Key Dates,Private Lessons
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T103751
CREATED:20250528T195446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T161357Z
UID:10001574-1749895200-1749898800@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Merit @ Wells Street Art Festival
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at Wells Street Art Festival on Saturday\, June 14!  \n⭐ Performance will be at the Choose Chicago Stage (at the intersection of Wells St & Scott St) \nSing\, dance\, and play along with our Early Childhood teaching artists in a fun and engaging storytime! Stop by our booth for an instrument petting zoo and learn about our summer programming: \n\n📖 Musical storytime at 10:00 am\n🎻 Instrument petting zoo from 10:00 – 11:15 am
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/merit-wells-street-art-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Wells Street Art Festival\, 1560 N. Wells\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Early Childhood
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T103751
CREATED:20240905T202700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T145907Z
UID:10001505-1749637800-1749643200@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Musical Storytimes at Lincoln Park Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special musical storytime at Lincoln Park Library on Wednesday\, June 11! 📖 🎶\n\nTWO sessions! Sing\, dance\, & play along at these special musical storytimes for babies and toddlers. Registration is required!  \n  \n10:30 am Session: For kids 0 to 18 months and their caregivers. \nClick here to register → \n  \n11:30 am Session: For kids 1 to 3 years old and their caregivers. \nClick here to register →
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/lincoln-park-library-musical-storytime-june-11/
LOCATION:Lincoln Park Library\, 1150 W. Fullerton Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Early Childhood
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T191500
DTSTAMP:20260415T103751
CREATED:20250512T204210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T204210Z
UID:10001572-1749147300-1749150900@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Student Concert @ Merit - South Shore
DESCRIPTION:Come see our Merit South Shore students in action at a celebratory end-of-year concert at Bryn Mawr Community Church! This free\, public event is a great opportunity to experience the joy of music firsthand and learn more about our upcoming summer programs. \n 
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/student-concert-south-shore/
LOCATION:Bryn Mawr Community Church\, 7000 S Jeffery Blvd\, Chicago\, 60649\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250601
DTSTAMP:20260415T103751
CREATED:20241008T163223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T163223Z
UID:10001555-1748649600-1748735999@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Conservatory Audition Results Sent
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/audition-results-sent/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservatory,Key Dates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTSTAMP:20260415T103751
CREATED:20240930T161041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T161041Z
UID:10001546-1748217600-1748303999@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Building Closed - Memorial Day
DESCRIPTION:The Joy Faith Knapp Music Center will be closed on Monday\, May 26 in honor of Memorial Day. We will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday\, May 27.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/building-closed-memorial-day-2025/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Key Dates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTSTAMP:20260415T103751
CREATED:20240930T160431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T185206Z
UID:10001543-1747526400-1747612799@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Second Semester Early Childhood Classes End
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/second-semester-early-childhood-classes-end/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T103751
CREATED:20240930T160614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T160614Z
UID:10001544-1747479600-1747486800@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Stringtacular
DESCRIPTION:Stringtacular is a vibrant collaboration of young string players representing Merit’s music programs at: \n\nOrozco Elementary School\nBrighton Park’s Gunsaulus Scholastic Academy\nMerit’s Suzuki-Alegre Strings program\n\nExperience the joy and energy of more than 250 first-grade through high school students\, all performing together on one stage.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/stringtacular-2025/
LOCATION:Benito Juarez Community Academy\, 1450 W Cermak Rd\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Merit Music in Communities
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/stringtacular.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTSTAMP:20260415T103751
CREATED:20250908T154439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T154439Z
UID:10001655-1747353600-1747439999@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Stringtacular Dress Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/stringtacular-dress-rehearsal-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Merit Music in Communities
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/stringtacular-2.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250511
DTSTAMP:20260415T103751
CREATED:20240930T153455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T153455Z
UID:10001538-1746835200-1746921599@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:2025-2026 Conservatory Auditions
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/2025-2026-conservatory-auditions/2025-05-10/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservatory
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/conservatory-philharmonic.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250511
DTSTAMP:20260415T103751
CREATED:20240930T155939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T155939Z
UID:10001542-1746662400-1746921540@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Group Class Concerts & Parent-Teacher Conferences
DESCRIPTION:Group class concerts are held during each group’s specific class time in their classroom unless otherwise specified.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/group-class-concerts-parent-teacher-conferences-5/2025-05-08/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Group Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/group-class.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250506
DTSTAMP:20260415T103751
CREATED:20240930T155939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T155939Z
UID:10001541-1746403200-1746489540@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Group Class Concerts & Parent-Teacher Conferences
DESCRIPTION:Group class concerts are held during each group’s specific class time in their classroom unless otherwise specified.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/group-class-concerts-parent-teacher-conferences-5/2025-05-05/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Group Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250504
DTSTAMP:20260415T103751
CREATED:20240930T153455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T153455Z
UID:10001537-1746230400-1746316799@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:2025-2026 Conservatory Auditions
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/2025-2026-conservatory-auditions/2025-05-03/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservatory
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/conservatory-philharmonic.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTSTAMP:20260415T103751
CREATED:20240930T155939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T155939Z
UID:10001540-1745884800-1746057599@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Group Class Concerts & Parent-Teacher Conferences
DESCRIPTION:Group class concerts are held during each group’s specific class time in their classroom unless otherwise specified.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/group-class-concerts-parent-teacher-conferences-5/2025-04-29/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Group Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/group-class.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250427
DTSTAMP:20260415T103751
CREATED:20240930T153455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T153455Z
UID:10001536-1745625600-1745711999@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:2025-2026 Conservatory Auditions
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/2025-2026-conservatory-auditions/2025-04-26/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservatory
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/conservatory-philharmonic.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T103751
CREATED:20240930T155024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T155024Z
UID:10001539-1745604000-1745614800@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Gala 2025
DESCRIPTION:We hope you join us at Gala 2025 as we gather together as a Merit community\, experience amazing student performances\, and honor our special guest\, Emanuel Ax\, for his contributions to the arts. \nSave the date and stay tuned for more information!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/gala-2025/
LOCATION:Four Seasons Hotel\, 120 East Delaware Place\, Chicago\, 60611
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Gala-2023.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T103751
CREATED:20240930T153101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T153101Z
UID:10001534-1743937200-1743940800@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Conservatory Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory graduating class of 2024.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/conservatory-graduation-2025/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Conservatory
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/graduation.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250406
DTSTAMP:20260415T103751
CREATED:20240930T152919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T152919Z
UID:10001533-1743724800-1743897599@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Conservatory Spring Concerts
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Spring Concerts featuring the students of the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory on Friday and Saturday\, 4/4-4/5.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/conservatory-spring-concerts-2025/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Conservatory
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/winter-concerts.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250404
DTSTAMP:20260415T103751
CREATED:20240930T152518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T152519Z
UID:10001532-1743638400-1743724799@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Merit Philharmonic & Choir Dress Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/merit-philharmonic-choir-dress-rehearsal-2025/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservatory
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/merit-philharmonic.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250403
DTSTAMP:20260415T103751
CREATED:20240930T152050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T152625Z
UID:10001530-1743552000-1743638399@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Symphonic Band Dress Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/symphonic-band-dress-rehearsal-2025/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservatory
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/symphonic-band.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250402
DTSTAMP:20260415T103751
CREATED:20240930T152313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T152705Z
UID:10001531-1743465600-1743551999@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Wind Symphony Dress Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/wind-symphony-dress-rehearsal-2025/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservatory
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/wind-symphony.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250331
DTSTAMP:20260415T103751
CREATED:20240927T214842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T214842Z
UID:10001529-1742774400-1743379199@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Spring Break - No Classes
DESCRIPTION:There will be no classes 3/24-3/30. The building will be open for make-up private lessons.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/spring-break-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Conservatory,Early Childhood,Group Classes,Private Lessons
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/no-classes.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250321
DTSTAMP:20260415T103751
CREATED:20241008T162851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T162851Z
UID:10001554-1742428800-1742515199@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Conservatory Spring String Chamber Concert
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/spring-string-chamber-concert/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Conservatory
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/chamber-ensemble-concert.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250317
DTSTAMP:20260415T103751
CREATED:20240927T214321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T214321Z
UID:10001527-1742083200-1742169599@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Barnett Chamber Music Competition
DESCRIPTION:The thirteenth annual A.N. and Pearl G. Barnett Chamber Music Competition will be held on Sunday\, March 16\, 2025\, in Anne & Howard Gottlieb Hall at Merit School of Music in Chicago. \nThe competition is open to musicians aged 18 and under with two divisions: \n\nStrings and Piano\nWinds\, Brass\, and Percussion\n\nContestants will be competing for $11\,000 in cash prizes. There are prizes for winners in each of the two divisions\, as well as an award for the overall winner. There is also a special award for the top finishing group from Merit School of Music. \nThe Barnett Chamber Music Competition is free and open to the public. 
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/barnett-chamber-music-competition-2025/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Conservatory
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/cello.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250316
DTSTAMP:20260415T103751
CREATED:20250210T163206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T163206Z
UID:10001571-1741996800-1742083199@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Summer 2025 Registration Opens to the Public
DESCRIPTION:Registration for summer camps and classes opens to the public on Saturday\, March 15. Reserve your spot!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/summer-2025-registration-opens-to-the-public/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood,Group Classes,Key Dates,Summer Camps
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Website-Featured-Images-1200-x-9007.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250304
DTSTAMP:20260415T103751
CREATED:20250210T162742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T162742Z
UID:10001570-1740960000-1741046399@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Summer 2025 Registration Opens for Current Families
DESCRIPTION:Registration for summer camps and classes opens for current families on Monday\, March 3. Reserve your spot!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/summer-2025-registration-opens-for-current-families/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood,Group Classes,Key Dates,Summer Camps
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/music-summer-camps-featured.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T103751
CREATED:20250207T192234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T192234Z
UID:10001569-1740823200-1740826800@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Tango with Jedis: A Sensory- & Family-friendly Concert
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy a FREE sensory- and family-friendly concert with Merit’s Wind Symphony! Audience members are invited to move\, dance\, make noise\, or partake in any way that helps them to enjoy the music. Families and those with sensory processing sensitivities welcome. \nJoin us at Merit for this FREE concert:\n\nHear familiar favorites from Merit’s Wind Symphony 🎷\nChildren and adults of all ages and abilities welcome 😊\nExperience a sensory-friendly style concert where the audience is encouraged to move around\, make noise\, take breaks\, clap along\, and more 👏\nCelebrate neurodiversity at a performance that is made for everybody to enjoy ✨\nAwesome opportunity for any child’s FIRST concert 🎵\n\nConcert repertoire includes:\n\n“High School Cadets”\, John Philip Sousa\n“The Force Awakens”\, John Williams\n“A Little Tango Music”\, Adam Gorb\n“Old Sore Head”\, Julius Fučík\n“Snake Charmer”\, Randall Standridge\n\nGet your free tickets today!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/tango-with-jedis-sensory-family-friendly-concert/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Conservatory,Early Childhood
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250302
DTSTAMP:20260415T103751
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SUMMARY:2025-2026 Conservatory Audition Registration Opens
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/2025-2026-conservatory-audition-registration-opens/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservatory,Key Dates
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