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Barnett Chamber Music Competition
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesThe twelfth annual A.N. and Pearl G. Barnett Chamber Music Competition will be held on Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Anne & Howard Gottlieb Hall at Merit School of Music […]
Spring Break – No Classes
There will be no classes 3/25-3/31. The building will be open for make-up private lessons.
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Conservatory Chamber Ensembles Concert
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesWind Symphony Dress Rehearsal
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesSymphonic Band Dress Rehearsal
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesMerit Philharmonic & Choir Dress Rehearsal
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
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Conservatory Spring Concerts
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for our Spring Concerts featuring the students of the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory on Friday and Saturday, 4/19-4/20.
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Conservatory Graduation
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us as we celebrate the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory graduating class of 2024.
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2024-2025 Conservatory Auditions
2024-2025 Conservatory Auditions
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
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2024-2025 Conservatory Auditions
2024-2025 Conservatory Auditions
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
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2024-2025 Conservatory Auditions