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  • The facade of the Joy Faith Knapp Music Center

    Building Closed – Winter Break

    Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
    Key Dates

    The Joy Faith Knapp Music Center will be closed from 12/21/24-1/2/25. The building will reopen on Friday, 1/3/25.

  • Conservatory Resumes

    Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
    Conservatory

  • Classes Resume

    Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
    Early Childhood
  • A young child holds a violin while a teacher stands in front of her, showing her how to hold it properly.

    FREE Instrument Exploration! Workshop

    Featured
    Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
    Concerts & Special Events

    Have a music-loving child who isn’t quite sure which instrument to choose? The best way to pick is by trying them all! This fun introductory workshop is designed to give kids of all ages the chance to explore various instruments and learn more about Merit’s programming. Our team of experts will introduce kids (and parents, too!) […]

  • Four students playing brass instruments look at their music stands.

    Group Class Concerts & Parent-Teacher Conferences

    Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
    Concerts & Special Events

    Group class concerts are held during each group's specific class time in their classroom unless otherwise specified.

  • Orchestra Group Class Concert

    Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
    Concerts & Special Events
  • The facade of the Joy Faith Knapp Music Center

    Building Closed – Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
    Key Dates

    The Joy Faith Knapp Music Center will be closed on Monday, January 20 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 21.

  • Demarre McGill holding a flute

    Masterclass with Demarre McGill

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    Fine Arts Building 410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, United States
    Concerts & Special Events

    Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative and Merit School of Music are thrilled to partner in bringing you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience a masterclass with Merit alum and principal flute of the Seattle Symphony Demarre McGill. RSVP today!