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January 2024

Sat 20
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Featured Featured January 20, 2024 @ 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm CST

Conservatory Vocal Techniques Concert

Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
Sat 20
Two students play piano side by side onstage. Their teacher sits next to them to turn pages.
Featured Featured January 20, 2024 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm CST

Conservatory Piano Duet Concert

Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
Sun 21
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January 21, 2024

Early Childhood First Semester Classes End

Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
Tue 23
Four students playing brass instruments look at their music stands.
January 23, 2024 - January 27, 2024 Event Series Group Class Concerts & Parent-Teacher Conferences

Group Class Concerts & Parent-Teacher Conferences

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

Group class concerts are held during each group's specific class time in their classroom unless otherwise specified.

Mon 29
Four students playing brass instruments look at their music stands.
January 29, 2024 Event Series Group Class Concerts & Parent-Teacher Conferences

Group Class Concerts & Parent-Teacher Conferences

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

Group class concerts are held during each group's specific class time in their classroom unless otherwise specified.

Tue 30
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January 30, 2024

Second Semester Early Childhood & Group Classes Begin

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

February 2024

Sat 3
Two Conservatory students perform onstage, a singer and a violinist.
Featured Featured February 3, 2024 @ 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm CST

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 learn more, ask questions, and determine if Conservatory might […]

Fri 9
February 9, 2024 Event Series CPS Student Non-Attendance Day (Merit Classes in Session)

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.

Mon 19
February 19, 2024 Event Series CPS Student Non-Attendance Day (Merit Classes in Session)

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.

Sat 24
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Featured Featured February 24, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am CST

Move & Groove: A Heartwarming Sensory-Friendly Concert

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

Join us at Merit for this FREE concert: Hear familiar favorites from Merit's Wind Symphony Children and adults of all ages and abilities welcome! ✨ Experience a sensory friendly style concert where the audience is encouraged to move around, make noise, take breaks, clap along, and more 👏 Celebrate neurodiversity at a performance that is […]

March 2024

Fri 1
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Featured Featured March 1, 2024

2024-2025 Conservatory Audition Registration Opens

Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
Fri 1
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Featured Featured March 1, 2024

Summer Registration Opens for Current Families

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

Registration for summer camps, classes, and lessons opens for current families on Friday, March 1. Reserve your spot!

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