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Building Closed – 4th of July

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

We 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 States

Whether 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. […]

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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 […]

The facade of the Joy Faith Knapp Music Center

Building Closed – Labor Day

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

The Joyce Faith Knapp Music Center will be closed on Monday, September 4 in honor of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 4.

The facade of the Joy Faith Knapp Music Center

Building Closes Early (5pm)

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

We will close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 23. We will be closed on Thursday, November 23 through Sunday, November 26 in recognition of Thanksgiving. We will reopen with regular […]

The facade of the Joy Faith Knapp Music Center

Building Closed – Thanksgiving

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

We will be closed on Thursday, November 23 through Sunday, November 26 in recognition of Thanksgiving. We will reopen with regular hours on Monday, November 27.

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No Conservatory Classes

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

There will be no Conservatory classes on Saturday, December 16. Group classes, private lessons, and Early Childhood classes will continue as regularly scheduled.

The facade of the Joy Faith Knapp Music Center

Building Closes Early (5pm)

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

The Joy Faith Knapp Music Center will close at 5pm on Friday, December 22. The building will be closed from Saturday, December 23 through Monday, January 1. The building will […]

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