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August 2023

Sat 5
A group of students play violin outdoors, standing around a music stand.
August 5, 2023 @ 7:00 am - 1:00 pm CDT Event Series Green City Market

Green City Market

Mary Bartelme Park 115 S Sangamon St., Chicago, IL, United States

More info to come!

Sun 13
Two students walk outside holding cellos
Featured Featured August 13, 2023

Logan Square Farmer’s Market

Logan Square 3025-3113 W Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL, United States
Sat 26
A young child holds a violin while a teacher stands in front of her, showing her how to hold it properly.
Featured Featured August 26, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am CDT 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! →

September 2023

Sat 9
Featured Featured September 9, 2023

Around the World in 88 Keys

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

Join us for Around the World in 88 Keys, a special concert featuring students from the piano department performing repertoire by composers from all around the world!

Sat 9
A young child holds a violin while a teacher stands in front of her, showing her how to hold it properly.
Featured Featured September 9, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am CDT 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! →

October 2023

Sat 21
Ms. Annaeka performs a musical storytime in front of a music stand, holding a squirrel puppet. Children and adults are in the audience.
Featured Featured October 21, 2023 @ 4:15 pm - 4:45 pm CDT

Diwali Musical Storytime

Mary Bartelme Park 115 S Sangamon St., Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for a musical storytime with Ms. Annaeka and Mr. Tim at 4:15pm! This event is part of the Mary Bartelme Park Council's Diwali Celebration. Stop by the park from 4-7pm for free activities, performances, and community celebration—hope to see you there!

Fri 27
A graphic with four dancers in poses against a window. It reads "Dancevision 2023: Creative Crossroads."
Featured Featured October 27, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CDT Event Series Dancevision 2023: Creative Crossroads

Dancevision 2023: Creative Crossroads

Ballet Chicago 17 N State Street, Chicago, United States

In collaboration with Ballet Chicago, professional-track young musicians and dancers will unite to explore the intersections of culture and experience. This year’s DanceVision program will feature four new works, one by Ballet Chicago Studio Company and Faculty member Emma Wittig, one by former BCSC member Brianna Moose, one by faculty member and Studio Company member […]

Sat 28
Two high school students holding instruments talk to young children. The graphic has an orange background, features spiders, ghosts, and music notes, and says "Trick or Tunes."
Featured Featured October 28, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am CDT Event Series Trick or Tunes FREE Sensory & Family-Friendly Concert

Trick or Tunes FREE Sensory & Family-Friendly Concert

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

Join us at Merit for this FREE concert: Hear familiar favorites from Merit's Wind Symphony Children and adults of all ages and abilities welcome ✨ Experience a sensory friendly style concert where the audience is encouraged to move around, make noise, take breaks, clap along, and more 👏 Celebrate neurodiversity at a performance that is […]

Sat 28
A graphic with four dancers in poses against a window. It reads "Dancevision 2023: Creative Crossroads."
Featured Featured October 28, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm CDT Event Series Dancevision 2023: Creative Crossroads

Dancevision 2023: Creative Crossroads

Ballet Chicago 17 N State Street, Chicago, United States

In collaboration with Ballet Chicago, professional-track young musicians and dancers will unite to explore the intersections of culture and experience. This year’s DanceVision program will feature four new works, one by Ballet Chicago Studio Company and Faculty member Emma Wittig, one by former BCSC member Brianna Moose, one by faculty member and Studio Company member […]

Tue 31
Two high school students holding instruments talk to young children. The graphic has an orange background, features spiders, ghosts, and music notes, and says "Trick or Tunes."
Featured Featured October 31, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm CDT Event Series Trick or Tunes FREE Sensory & Family-Friendly Concert

Trick or Tunes FREE Sensory & Family-Friendly Concert

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

Join us at Merit for this FREE concert: Hear familiar favorites from Merit's Wind Symphony Children and adults of all ages and abilities welcome ✨ Experience a sensory friendly style concert where the audience is encouraged to move around, make noise, take breaks, clap along, and more 👏 Celebrate neurodiversity at a performance that is […]

November 2023

Wed 1
Three students play saxophone onstage under purple stage lights.
Featured Featured November 1, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm CDT

Play On 2023

City Winery 1200 W. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Join Merit School of Music for a special concert benefiting equal access to music education at City Winery! We are thrilled to announce that The JuJu Exchange will headline our 5th Annual Play On, with additional performances by King Melik and Merit’s very own Honors Jazz Combo. Enjoy the gorgeous music, bid on exciting raffle prizes, and support high-quality […]

Sun 5
A young child holds a violin while a teacher stands in front of her, showing her how to hold it properly.
Featured Featured November 5, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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! →

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