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November 2023

Sat 18
A young child holds a violin while a teacher stands in front of her, showing her how to hold it properly.
Featured Featured November 18, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CST Event Series FREE Instrument Exploration! Workshop

FREE Instrument Exploration! Workshop

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

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! Learn More & Register! →

December 2023

Sat 2
A young child holds a violin while a teacher stands in front of her, showing her how to hold it properly.
Featured Featured December 2, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CST Event Series FREE Instrument Exploration! Workshop

FREE Instrument Exploration! Workshop

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

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! Learn More & Register! →

Fri 8
Four students in a percussion ensemble play various drums and percussion instruments.
Featured Featured December 8, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm CST Event Series Conservatory Winter Concerts

Conservatory Winter Concerts

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

Join us for our Winter Concerts featuring the students of the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory on Friday and Saturday, 12/8-12/9. Friday, December 8 7pm Trombone Choir & Concert Band* 7:50pm Symphonic Band & Wind Symphony* Saturday, December 9 9am Instrumental Ensembles 11am Jazz 1pm Voice 3pm Merit Philharmonic* *Due to capacity limitations, please reserve your seat […]

Sat 9
Four students in a percussion ensemble play various drums and percussion instruments.
Featured Featured December 9, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CST Event Series Conservatory Winter Concerts

Conservatory Winter Concerts

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

Join us for our Winter Concerts featuring the students of the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory on Friday and Saturday, 12/8-12/9. Friday, December 8 7pm Trombone Choir & Concert Band* 7:50pm Symphonic Band & Wind Symphony* Saturday, December 9 9am Instrumental Ensembles 11am Jazz 1pm Voice 3pm Merit Philharmonic* *Due to capacity limitations, please reserve your seat […]

Sat 16
Children and parents sitting in the floor at last year's Multicultural Holiday Celebration.
Featured Featured December 16, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm CST

Wonderful World: A Multicultural Holiday Celebration

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

Join Merit School of Music for a special holiday celebration for EVERYONE! This fun and educational event will help your kids appreciate a variety of winter holidays—including Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day, and Diwali—through music. Little ones can sing, dance, and read along with Merit's Early Childhood specialists during a festive Musical Storytime. Enjoy a […]

January 2024

Sat 13
A young child holds a violin while a teacher stands in front of her, showing her how to hold it properly.
Featured Featured January 13, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CST Event Series FREE Instrument Exploration! Workshop

FREE Instrument Exploration! Workshop

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

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! Learn More & Register! →

Fri 19
Members of the Purple Hippopotami chamber ensemble pose with their flutes.
Featured Featured January 19, 2024

Conservatory Chamber Ensembles Concert

Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
Sat 20
A student sings onstage in front of a microphone.
Featured Featured January 20, 2024 @ 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm CST

Conservatory Vocal Techniques Concert

Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
Sat 20
Two students play piano side by side onstage. Their teacher sits next to them to turn pages.
Featured Featured January 20, 2024 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm CST

Conservatory Piano Duet Concert

Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
Tue 23
Four students playing brass instruments look at their music stands.
January 23, 2024 - January 27, 2024 Event Series Group Class Concerts & Parent-Teacher Conferences

Group Class Concerts & Parent-Teacher Conferences

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

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

Mon 29
Four students playing brass instruments look at their music stands.
January 29, 2024 Event Series Group Class Concerts & Parent-Teacher Conferences

Group Class Concerts & Parent-Teacher Conferences

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

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

February 2024

Sat 3
Two Conservatory students perform onstage, a singer and a violinist.
Featured Featured February 3, 2024 @ 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm CST

Conservatory Open House

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

Interested in joining Merit's Conservatory or just curious what it's all about? 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, ask questions, and determine if Conservatory might […]

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