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  • 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!

  • Two Conservatory students perform onstage, a singer and a violinist.

    Conservatory Open House

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

    You're invited to our Conservatory Open House! 🎶 Interested in joining Merit's Conservatory or just curious to know more? The Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory is the culmination of Merit’s instructional continuum and represents the region's most talented and driven student musicians. Our Conservatory Open House is a great opportunity for interested students to learn more, […]

  • A close up shot of a cello being played, with the student's hand holding the bow.

    Conservatory Solo Competition

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