
Key Dates

Merit – Near North Halloween Party
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesCPS 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.
Halloween – No Group Classes
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesThere will be no group classes held on Friday, October 31. Happy Halloween!
Veteran’s Day – 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 Closes Early (5pm)
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesWe will close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 26. We will be closed on Thursday, November 27 through Sunday, November 30 in recognition of Thanksgiving. We will reopen with regular […]

Building Closed – Thanksgiving
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesWe will be closed on Thursday, November 27 through Sunday, November 30 in recognition of Thanksgiving. We will reopen with regular hours on Monday, December 1.
Merit – Near North Holiday Party
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
Building Closed – Winter Break
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Joy Faith Knapp Music Center will be closed from 12/22/25-1/4/26. The building will reopen on Monday, 1/5/26.

First Semester Early Childhood Classes End
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 19 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 20.