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SUMMARY:FREE Instrument Exploration! Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 class is designed to give young music lovers the chance to explore various instruments—piano\, violin\, and more! \nLearn More & Register! →
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/free-instrument-exploration-workshop-2024/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
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SUMMARY:FREE Instrument Exploration! Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 class is designed to give young music lovers the chance to explore various instruments—piano\, violin\, and more! \nLearn More & Register! →
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/free-instrument-exploration-workshop-2024-2/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
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SUMMARY:Extended Building Hours for Private Lesson Recitals (6 PM Close)
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URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/extended-building-hours-for-private-lesson-recitals-6-pm-close/2024-06-02/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Private Lessons
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SUMMARY:Extended Building Hours for Private Lesson Recitals (6 PM Close)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/extended-building-hours-for-private-lesson-recitals-6-pm-close/2024-06-09/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Private Lessons
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240615
DTSTAMP:20240131T184231Z
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UID:10001458-1717977600-1718409599@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Horn Camp
DESCRIPTION:Join other young French horn 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! \nThis French horn camp is best for students who have studied horn for a minimum of two years (at Merit or elsewhere). No teacher recommendation or placement audition required!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/horn-camp/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer Camps
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240615
DTSTAMP:20240131T183948Z
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SUMMARY:Piano Camp
DESCRIPTION:During this 1-week camp\, pianists will develop their skills in music theory\, ear training\, transposition\, solo performance\, and participate in masterclasses with Merit’s esteemed piano faculty. \nThis camp is best for intermediate to advanced pianists (including Conservatory pianists!) with a minimum of 3 full years of instruction with a piano teacher and is available to students by teacher recommendation or a placement audition.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/piano-camp/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer Camps
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240615
DTSTAMP:20240131T190543Z
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SUMMARY:Tuba and Euphonium Camp
DESCRIPTION:Join other young tuba and euphonium 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 include performances for family and friends. \nThis camp is best for students who have studied tuba or euphonium for a minimum of 2 years (at Merit or elsewhere). No teacher recommendation or placement audition required!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/tuba-euphonium-camp/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer Camps
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240615
DTSTAMP:20240131T190819Z
CREATED:20240131T190819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T190819Z
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SUMMARY:Trumpet Camp
DESCRIPTION:Join other young trumpet 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 include performances for family and friends. \nThis trumpet camp is best for students who have studied trumpet for a minimum of 2 years (at Merit or elsewhere). No teacher recommendation or placement audition required!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/trumpet-camp/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer Camps
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240615
DTSTAMP:20240131T191619Z
CREATED:20240131T191619Z
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SUMMARY:Trombone Camp
DESCRIPTION:Join other young trombone 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 include performances for family and friends. \nThis trombone camp is best for students who have studied trombone for a minimum of 2 years (at Merit or elsewhere). No teacher recommendation or placement audition required!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/trombone-camp/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer Camps
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240612
DTSTAMP:20230821T204636Z
CREATED:20230821T204636Z
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UID:10001417-1718064000-1718150399@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Summer Group Classes\, Private Lessons\, and Camps Begin
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/summer-classes-lessons-camps-begin/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group Classes,Private Lessons,Summer Camps
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240704
DTSTAMP:20240610T153856Z
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UID:10001482-1718064000-1720051199@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Student Services Office Summer Hours
DESCRIPTION:Between 6/11 and 7/3\, our Student Services office will have modified hours. \n\nTuesday 3:30-5pm\nWednesday 3:30-5pm\nThursday 3:30-5pm\n\nYou can reach Student Services at studentservices@meritmusic.org.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/student-services-office-summer-hours/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Key Dates
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240801
DTSTAMP:20240131T182245Z
CREATED:20240131T182243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T182245Z
UID:10001455-1718150400-1722470399@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Alegre Violin & Cello Choirs
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/alegre-violin-cello-choirs/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer Camps
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240620
DTSTAMP:20230821T205007Z
CREATED:20230821T205007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T205007Z
UID:10001418-1718755200-1718841599@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Building Closed - Juneteenth
DESCRIPTION:The Joy Faith Knapp Music Center will be closed on Wednesday\, June 19 in celebration of Juneteenth. We will reopen on Thursday\, June 20.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/building-closed-juneteenth-2024/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Key Dates
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240629
DTSTAMP:20240131T184430Z
CREATED:20240131T182540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T184430Z
UID:10001456-1719187200-1719619199@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Clarinet Camp
DESCRIPTION:Join other young clarinet 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 include performances for family and friends. \nThis clarinet camp is best for students who have studied clarinet for a minimum of 2 years (at Merit or elsewhere). No teacher recommendation or placement audition required!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/clarinet-camp/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer Camps
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240629
DTSTAMP:20240131T184338Z
CREATED:20240131T182922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T184338Z
UID:10001457-1719187200-1719619199@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Flute Camp
DESCRIPTION:Join other young flute 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. \nThis flute camp is best for students who have studied flute for a minimum of 2 years (at Merit or elsewhere). No teacher recommendation or placement audition required!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/flute-camp/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer Camps
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240629
DTSTAMP:20240131T190315Z
CREATED:20240131T190315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T190315Z
UID:10001460-1719187200-1719619199@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Piano Camp
DESCRIPTION:During this 1-week camp\, pianists will develop their skills in music theory\, ear training\, transposition\, solo performance\, and participate in masterclasses with Merit’s esteemed piano faculty. \nThis camp is best for intermediate to advanced pianists (including Conservatory pianists!) with a minimum of 3 full years of instruction with a piano teacher and is available to students by teacher recommendation or a placement audition.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/piano-camp-2/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer Camps
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240701
DTSTAMP:20230821T205421Z
CREATED:20230821T205420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T205421Z
UID:10001419-1719705600-1719791999@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Conservatory Registration Deadline
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/conservatory-registration-deadline-2024/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservatory,Key Dates
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