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Piano Summer Camp Session 1
During this 1-week camp, pianists will develop their skills in music theory, ear training, transposition, solo performance, and participate in masterclasses with Merit's esteemed piano faculty.
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Piano Summer Camp Session 2
This camp is best for intermediate to advanced pianists (including Conservatory pianists!) with a minimum of 3 full years of instruction with a piano teacher and is available to students by teacher recommendation or a placement audition. If you don’t have a teacher recommendation, please contact Program Manager, Sarah Forbes ([email protected]) to schedule your audition …
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Brass Summer Camps
Join other young brass players from across Chicagoland for a week-long intensive led by Merit’s renowned faculty. It will be a fun and exciting week filled with large group rehearsals, challenging music, practice tips, and chamber music. Camps offered: French Horn Trombone Trumpet Tuba & Euphonium