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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, […]
Building Closed – 4th of July
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesWe will be closed on Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4 in honor of Independence Day. Happy Fourth of July!
Early Childhood Summer Break
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesEarly Childhood classes will not meet 7/3-7/9.
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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) […]
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Conservatory Registration Deadline
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesCamp 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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Fall Registration Opens
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesWhether you or your child are just getting started or have been playing for years, it’s a great time to join Merit School of Music’s vibrant community of music lovers. […]
Green City Market
Mary Bartelme Park 115 S Sangamon St., Chicago, IL, United StatesMore info to come!
Open House
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesStop by our Open House to: Enjoy an instrument petting zoo 🥁 Watch student performances 👏 Explore Merit's building 🏫 Learn about fall programming 🍂 & more! 🤗 ✨ FLASH […]