Key Dates
Second Semester Early Childhood Classes Begin
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States2025-2026 Conservatory Audition Registration Opens
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesSummer 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 StatesSummer Group Classes and Private Lessons Begin
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 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 […]
Fall 2025 Registration Opens for Current Families
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesRegistration for Fall 2025 opens for current families on Monday, July 7. Reserve your spot!
Fall 2025 Registration Opens to the Public
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesRegistration for Fall 2025 opens to the public on Monday, July 14. Reserve your spot!
Last Day for the Early Bird Discount!
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesGet $40 off* your Fall 2025 classes. Reserve your spot! *$40 off available through July 31, 2025. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Valid only on Early Childhood classes and Instrumental […]