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Featured 2025-2026 Conservatory AuditionsMerit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesConservatory -
Stringtacular Dress Rehearsal
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Stringtacular
FeaturedBenito Juarez Community Academy 1450 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL, United StatesConcerts & Special EventsStringtacular 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 of more than 250 first-grade through high school students, all performing together on one stage.
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Second Semester Early Childhood Classes End
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesEarly Childhood -
Building Closed – Memorial Day
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesKey DatesThe 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.
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Conservatory Audition Results Sent
FeaturedMerit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesConservatory -
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Student Concert @ Merit – South Shore
Bryn Mawr Community Church 7000 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, United StatesConcerts & Special EventsCome 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.
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Musical Storytimes at Lincoln Park Library
FeaturedLincoln Park Library 1150 W. Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesConcerts & Special EventsJoin us for a special musical storytime at Lincoln Park Library on Wednesday, June 11! 📖 🎶 TWO sessions! Sing, dance, & play along at these special musical storytimes for babies and toddlers. Registration is required! 10:30 am Session: For kids 0 to 18 months and their caregivers. Click here to register → […]
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Merit @ Wells Street Art Festival
FeaturedWells Street Art Festival 1560 N. Wells, Chicago, IL, United StatesConcerts & Special EventsMeet us at Wells Street Art Festival on Saturday, June 14! ⭐ Performance will be at the Choose Chicago Stage (at the intersection of Wells St & Scott St) Sing, 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 […]
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Summer Group Classes and Private Lessons Begin
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WFMT Introductions: Live from Merit School of Music featuring Jacob Cornejo
FeaturedMerit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesConcerts & Special EventsPlease 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. 10:30 am: Doors open to Merit's Gottlieb Hall 11:00 am: Live broadcast 12:00 pm: Broadcast ends The performance will feature 18-year-old flutist Jacob […]
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Brass Camps
FeaturedMerit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesSummer CampsJoin 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. Come prepared to work hard, meet new friends, and sharpen your skills! The last day of camp will […]