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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!
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.
Building Closed – Memorial Day
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Joyce Faith Knapp Music Center will be closed on Monday, May 27 in honor of Memorial Day. We will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, May 28.
Building Closed – Juneteenth
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Joy Faith Knapp Music Center will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 in celebration of Juneteenth. We will reopen on Thursday, June 20.
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Conservatory Registration Deadline
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesBuilding Closed – 4th of July
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesWe will be closed on Thursday, July 4 through Saturday, July 6 in honor of Independence Day. We will reopen with regular summer hours on Sunday, July 7. Happy Fourth […]
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 2 in honor of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 3.