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Fall Registration Deadline
Register for Fall Today! → Please note: All sign-ups after the registration deadline of September 1 will incur a $15 late fee. Questions? Visit our Student & Parent Resources page and […]
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Instrumental & Vocal Music New Parent Meeting
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
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First Semester Group Classes and Early Childhood Classes Begin
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesRegister for Group Classes → Register for Early Childhood Classes →
No Classes or Private Lessons
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesMerit classes and lessons will not meet 11/20-11/26. We will resume classes and lessons on Monday, 11/27.
No Classes
There will be no classes 12/22/23. The building close will close early at 5pm.
Winter Break – No Classes
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesThere will be no classes on January 2-4. Classes will resume on Friday, January 5.
Group Class Concerts & Parent-Teacher Conferences
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesGroup class concerts are held during each group's specific class time in their classroom unless otherwise specified.
Group Class Concerts & Parent-Teacher Conferences
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesGroup class concerts are held during each group's specific class time in their classroom unless otherwise specified.
Second Semester Early Childhood & Group Classes Begin
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
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Summer Registration Opens for Current Families
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesRegistration for summer camps, classes, and lessons opens for current families on Friday, March 1. Reserve your spot!
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Summer Registration Opens to the Public
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesRegistration for summer camps, classes, and lessons opens to the public on Saturday, March 16. Reserve your spot!