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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.

June 2024

Tue 11
A student holds a baton, learning how to conduct from Steven Gooden, who is holding a baton and demonstrating.
June 11, 2024

Summer Group Classes, Private Lessons, and Camps Begin

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

July 2024

Mon 8
Several students sitting in a row play cello, laughing.
Featured Featured July 8, 2024

Fall Registration Opens for Returning Families

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

Class registration opens for returning families on Monday, July 8. Reserve your spot!

Mon 15
A student playing violin in an orchestra.
Featured Featured July 15, 2024

Fall Registration Opens to the Public

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

Class registration opens to the public on Monday, July 15. Reserve your spot!

Fri 19
Featured Featured July 19, 2024

Last Day to Save $55 on Fall Classes

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

Last day to save $55* on group and Early Childhood classes. Register today! *$55 off available between July 8-19, 2024. $40 off available between July 20-August 2, 2024. Discounts can […]

August 2024

Fri 2
Featured Featured August 2, 2024

Last Day to Save $40 on Fall Classes

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

Last day to save $40* on group and Early Childhood classes. Register today! *$40 off available between July 20-August 2, 2024. Discounts can be combined with financial aid. Cannot be […]

Mon 5
A student holds a baton, learning how to conduct from Steven Gooden, who is holding a baton and demonstrating.
August 5, 2024 - August 6, 2024

Summer Group Classes End

Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
Sat 24
Featured Featured August 24, 2024

Group Class & Early Childhood Registration Deadline

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

Deadline to register for group and Early Childhood classes. Register today!

September 2024

Thu 12
Three students in a guitar group class. Two students are out of focus in the background, while a student in the foreground plays guitar, looking down at the instrument.
Featured Featured September 12, 2024

Instrumental & Vocal Music Parent Meeting

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

This meeting will be held virtually.

Mon 16
Four students playing brass instruments look at their music stands.
Featured Featured September 16, 2024

Fall Group Classes Begin

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

October 2024

Thu 31
Featured Featured October 31, 2024

Halloween – No Group Classes

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

There will be no group classes held on Thursday, October 31. Happy Halloween!

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