Key Dates
Classes Resume
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
Building Closed – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Joy Faith Knapp Music Center will be closed on Monday, January 20 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 21.

Second Semester Group Classes Begin
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
Second Semester Early Childhood Classes Begin
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
2025-2026 Conservatory Audition Registration Opens
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
Summer 2025 Registration Opens for Current Families
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesRegistration for summer camps and classes opens for current families on Monday, March 3. Reserve your spot!

Summer 2025 Registration Opens to the Public
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesRegistration for summer camps and classes opens to the public on Saturday, March 15. Reserve your spot!

Building Closed – Memorial Day
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Joy Faith Knapp Music Center will be closed on Monday, May 26 in honor of Memorial Day. We will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, May 27.
Conservatory Audition Results Sent
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
Summer Group Classes and Private Lessons Begin
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 Friday, July 4 through Saturday, July 5 in honor of Independence Day. We will reopen with regular summer hours on Sunday, July 6. Happy Fourth […]