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  • Violinists in formal attire play while standing on a staircase.
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    Gala 2026

    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.
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    Stringtacular

    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.