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Summer Camps
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Piano Summer Camps
Piano Summer Camp Session 1
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesDuring 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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Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
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Piano Summer Camp Session 2
Piano Summer Camp Session 2
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesThis 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 […]
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Brass Summer Camps
Brass Summer Camps
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin 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, […]
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Woodwind Summer Camps
Woodwind Summer Camps
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin other young woodwind 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, […]
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Guitar Workshop
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesCalling all guitarists! Merit’s Guitar Workshop gives young guitarists the chance to hone their skills and explore musical styles (from classical and jazz works, to pop and classic rock tunes) […]
Camp Merit
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesMake friends, memories, and beautiful music at Camp Merit! Camp Merit brings all of Merit’s large ensembles together—band, choir, and orchestra—for 2 fun-filled weeks. Each student will select a track […]
Camp Merit
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesMake friends, memories, and beautiful music at Camp Merit! Camp Merit brings all of Merit’s large ensembles together—band, choir, and orchestra—for 2 fun-filled weeks. Each student will select a track […]
Fall Registration Deadline
Register for Fall Today! → Please note: All sign-ups after the registration deadline of September 1 will incur a $15 late fee. Questions? Visit our Student & Parent Resources page and […]
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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!