Skip to content
  • My Account
  • en_USEN
    • zh_CNZH_CN
    • zh_HKZH
    • pl_PLPL
    • es_MXES
  • en_USEN
    • zh_CNZH_CN
    • zh_HKZH
    • pl_PLPL
    • es_MXES
Register
Donate
  • Music Classes & Lessons

    Music Classes & Lessons

    Individual lessons and group classes for students at any level.

    Learn More →

    • Group Classes & Ensembles
    • Private Lessons
    • Early Childhood
    • Summer Camps
    • View by
    • Instrument
    • Age
    • Location
    • Beginners
    • Why Choose Merit?
  • Community Programs

    Community Programs

    Bringing accessible, high-quality music education to Chicagoland communities.

    Learn More →

    • Merit Music in Communities
    • Music for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Children
    • Comunidad de Alegre
    • Merit – Near North
    • Merit – South Shore
  • Selective Programs

    Selective Programs

    The highest level of achievement for Merit students in tuition-free, audition-based programs.

    Learn More →

    • Conservatory
    • Artist Residencies
    • Conservatory Auditions
    • Audition Requirements
    • Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative (CMPI)
  • About

    About

    Who we are and what we believe in.

    Learn More →

    • About
    • History
    • Boards
    • Board of Trustees
    • Associate Board
    • Civic Advisory Council
    • National Advisory Council
    • Faculty & Staff
    • Inclusion & Diversity (IDEA)
    • Careers
  • Impact

    Impact

    How Merit makes a difference.

    Learn More →
    • Impact
    • Benefits of Music Education
    • Annual Reports & Financials
    • Alumni
  • Support

    Support Merit

    Merit’s supporters remove barriers to music education, ensuring access for Chicago’s youth.

    Learn More →

    • Ways to Give
    • Special Events
    • Gala
    • Supporters
    • Donate Now
    • Shop
  • Resources
    • Resources

    Additional info for current and prospective students.

    Learn More →
    • Calendar
    • Stringtacular 2025
    • Blog
    • Student Resources
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Apply for Financial Aid
12 events found.

Concerts & Special Events

  1. Events
  2. Concerts & Special Events

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

  • List
  • Month
  • Day
  • Concerts & Special Events
  • Conservatory
  • Early Childhood
  • Group Classes
  • Key Dates
  • Merit Music in Communities
  • Private Lessons
  • Summer Camps
Today

April 2024

Fri 12
Members of the Purple Hippopotami chamber ensemble pose with their flutes.
Featured Featured April 12, 2024

Conservatory Chamber Ensembles Concert

Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
Fri 19
Four students in a percussion ensemble play various drums and percussion instruments.
Featured Featured April 19, 2024 - April 20, 2024

Conservatory Spring Concerts

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

Join us for our Spring Concerts featuring the students of the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory on Friday and Saturday, 4/19-4/20.

Sun 21
A student shakes hands with Executive Director Charlie Grode, who is holding their diploma.
Featured Featured April 21, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT

Conservatory Graduation

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

Join us as we celebrate the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory graduating class of 2024.

May 2024

Tue 7
Four students playing brass instruments look at their music stands.
Featured Featured May 7, 2024 - May 11, 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 13
Four students playing brass instruments look at their music stands.
Featured Featured May 13, 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.

Tue 14
Violinists in formal attire play while standing on a staircase.
Featured Featured May 14, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm CDT

Gala 2024

Four Seasons Hotel 120 East Delaware Place, Chicago

We are thrilled to host an evening to support access to high-quality music education. Save the date and stay tuned for more information!

Sat 18
A large group of children playing cello in a gym.
Featured Featured May 18, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm CDT

Stringtacular

Benito Juarez Community Academy 1450 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL, United States

Stringtacular is a vibrant collaboration of young string players representing Merit’s music programs at: Orozco Elementary School Brighton Park’s Gunsaulus Scholastic Academy Merit’s Suzuki-Alegre Strings program Experience the joy and energy […]

June 2024

Sat 1
A young child holds a violin while a teacher stands in front of her, showing her how to hold it properly.
Featured Featured June 1, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am CDT

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 […]

Sat 1
A young child holds a violin while a teacher stands in front of her, showing her how to hold it properly.
Featured Featured June 1, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT

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 […]

July 2024

Sat 27
Sally Blandon sings with her arms in the air, while Tim Stine plays guitar next to her.
Featured Featured July 27, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am CDT

Early Childhood Musical Storytime at Bennett Day School

Bennett Day School 955 W Grand Ave, Chicago

Join us on campus at Bennett Day School for a summer-inspired Musical Storytime! Merit's talented team of performing artists will engage your little ones and promote early literacy development with […]

Sun 28
Sally Blandon sings with her arms in the air, while Tim Stine plays guitar next to her.
Featured Featured July 28, 2024 @ 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm CDT

Wicker Park Fest

Wicker Park 1165 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us at Wicker Park Fest to learn all about Merit School of Music at our booth from 12:30-3:30pm and enjoy a summer-inspired Musical Storytime at 1pm! Merit's talented team […]

August 2024

Sat 3
Two performers under a tent, while children and parents sit on the grass and listen
Featured Featured August 3, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm CDT

Green City Market at Mary Bartelme Park

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

Come see us on August 3 at Mary Bartelme Park! We will have a booth at Green City Market so you can learn all about Merit School of Music and […]

  • Previous Events
  • Today
  • Next Events
  • Google Calendar
  • iCalendar
  • Outlook 365
  • Outlook Live
  • Export .ics file
  • Export Outlook .ics file

Locations

West Loop
Near North
South Shore
Comunidad de Alegre

Make Music

Why Merit?
Meet our Music Teachers
The Parent’s Guide to Music Classes & Lessons
Benefits of Music Education
Apply for Financial Aid
FAQs

Merit School of Music

Calendar
Contact Us
Hall & Space Rentals
Press Kit
Privacy Policy
best charities logo
guidestar candid platinum seal of approval 2024
Charity navigator four star seal of approval
Merit School of Music

Joy Faith Knapp Music Center
38 S Peoria St, Chicago, IL 60607
312-786-9428

Accredited by Accrediting Commission for Community and Precollegiate Arts Schools

© Merit School of Music

  • en_USEN
    • zh_CNZH_CN
    • zh_HKZH
    • pl_PLPL
    • es_MXES
  • en_USEN
    • zh_CNZH_CN
    • zh_HKZH
    • pl_PLPL
    • es_MXES
  • My Account
Music Classes & Lessons
  • Overview
  • Group Classes & Ensembles
  • Private Lessons
  • Early Childhood
  • Summer Camps
  • View by
  • Instrument
  • Age
  • Location
  • Beginners
  • Why Choose Merit?
Community Programs
  • Overview
  • Merit Music in Communities
  • Music for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Children
  • Comunidad de Alegre
  • Merit – Near North
  • Merit – South Shore
Selective Programs
  • Overview
  • Conservatory
  • Artist Residencies
  • Conservatory Auditions
  • Audition Requirements
  • Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative (CMPI)
About
  • Overview
  • History
  • Boards
  • Board of Trustees
  • Associate Board
  • Civic Advisory Council
  • National Advisory Council
  • Faculty & Staff
  • Inclusion & Diversity (IDEA)
  • Careers
Impact
  • Overview
  • Benefits of Music Education
  • Annual Reports & Financials
  • Alumni
Support
  • Overview
  • Ways to Give
  • Special Events
  • Gala
  • Play On
  • Supporters
  • Donate Now
  • Shop
Resources
  • Overview
  • Calendar
  • Stringtacular 2025
  • Blog
  • Student Resources
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Apply for Financial Aid
Register
Donate
  • en_USEN
    • zh_CNZH_CN
    • zh_HKZH
    • pl_PLPL
    • es_MXES
  • en_USEN
    • zh_CNZH_CN
    • zh_HKZH
    • pl_PLPL
    • es_MXES
  • My Account
FPO (Do NOT Remove)

FPO

Music Classes & Lessons

  Overview

  Group Classes & Ensembles

  Private Lessons

  Early Childhood

  Summer Camps

  View by Instrument/Age

    • Age

    • Instrument

  Why Choose Merit?

FPO (Do NOT Remove)

FPO

Community Programs

  Overview

  Merit Music in Communities

  Music for the Deaf & Hard of
  Hearing Children

FPO (Do NOT Remove)

FPO

Selective Programs

  Overview

  Conservatory

    • Artist Residencies

    • Conservatory Auditions

    • Audition Requirements

  Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative

FPO (Do NOT Remove)

FPO

About

  Overview

  History

  Boards

    • Board of Trustees

    • Associate Board

    • Civic Advisory Council

    • National Advisory Council

  Faculty & Staff

  Inclusion & Diversity (IDEA)

  Careers

FPO (Do NOT Remove)

FPO

Impact

  Overview

  Benefits of a Music Education

  Annual Reports & Financials

  Alumni

  Blog

FPO (Do NOT Remove)

 FPO

Support

  Overview

  Ways to Give

  Special Events

    • Gala 2024

  Supporters

  Donate Now

  Shop

FPO (Do NOT Remove)

 FPO

Resources

Overview

Calendar

    • Gala 2024

Student Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

Apply for Financial Aid 

Register
Donate