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Summer Camps
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Alegre Violin & Cello Choirs
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
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Clarinet Camp
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin other young clarinet 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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Flute Camp
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin other young flute 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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Piano Camp
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. This camp is best […]
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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) […]
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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 […]
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Music Discovery Camp
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesEmbark on an exciting journey of musical exploration with our summer camp designed for children aged 6-8. At Music Discovery Camp, we aim to spark curiosity, ignite creativity, and instill […]