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Wonderful World: A Multicultural Holiday Celebration

Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States

Join Merit School of Music for a special holiday celebration for EVERYONE! This fun and educational event will help your kids appreciate a variety of winter holidays—including Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day, and Diwali—through music. Little ones can sing, dance, and read along with Merit's Early Childhood specialists during a festive Musical Storytime. Enjoy a […]

Building Closes Early (5pm)

Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States

The Joy Faith Knapp Music Center will close at 5pm on Friday, December 22. The building will be closed from Saturday, December 23 through Monday, January 1. The building will […]

No Classes

There will be no classes 12/22/23. The building close will close early at 5pm.

Building Closed – Winter Break

Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States

The Joy Faith Knapp Music Center will be closed from 12/23/23-1/1/24. The building will reopen on Tuesday, 1/2/24.

Winter Break – No Classes

Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States

There will be no classes on January 2-4. Classes will resume on Friday, January 5.

Featured Featured Event Series FREE Instrument Exploration! Workshop

FREE Instrument Exploration! Workshop

Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States

Have a music-loving child who isn’t quite sure which instrument to choose? The best way to pick is by trying them all! This fun introductory class is designed to give young music lovers the chance to explore various instruments—piano, violin, and more! Learn More & Register! →

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Conservatory Open House

Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States

Interested in joining Merit's Conservatory or just curious what it's all about? The Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory is the culmination of Merit’s instructional continuum and represents the region's most talented and driven student musicians. Our Conservatory Open House is a great opportunity for interested students to experience a typical Conservatory day, ask questions, and determine […]

Building Closed – Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States

The Joy Faith Knapp Music Center will be closed on Monday, January 15 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 16.

Merit School of Music

Joy Faith Knapp Music Center
38 S Peoria St, Chicago, IL 60607
312-786-9428

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