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Key Dates
Building Closed – Memorial Day
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
Summer Building Hours Begin
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesTake a look at our summer building hours. These hours will be in effect from 6/12/23-9/22/23. Mondays 8:30am-9:00pm Tuesdays 8:30am-9:00pm Wednesdays 8:30am-9:00pm Thursdays 8:30am-9:00pm Fridays 8:30am-9:00pm Saturdays 9:00am-3:00pm Sundays 8:00am-2:00pm
Building Closed – Juneteenth
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
Building Closed – 4th of July
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesWe will be closed on Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4 in honor of Independence Day. Happy Fourth of July!
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Fall Registration Opens
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesWhether you or your child are just getting started or have been playing for years, it’s a great time to join Merit School of Music’s vibrant community of music lovers. […]
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 […]
Building Closed – Labor Day
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Joyce Faith Knapp Music Center will be closed on Monday, September 4 in honor of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 4.
CPS Student Non-Attendance Day (Merit Classes in Session)
CPS students will have a non-attendance day; however, Merit classes will be in session as scheduled.
CPS Student Non-Attendance Day (Merit Classes in Session)
CPS students will have a non-attendance day; however, Merit classes will be in session as scheduled.
CPS Student Non-Attendance Day (Merit Classes in Session)
CPS students will have a non-attendance day; however, Merit classes will be in session as scheduled.
