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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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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 […]
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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Early Childhood Musical Storytime at Bennett Day School
Bennett Day School 955 W Grand Ave, ChicagoJoin us on campus at Bennett Day School for a summer-inspired Musical Storytime! Merit's talented team of performing artists will engage your little ones and promote early literacy development with […]
Summer Group Classes End
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesGreen City Market
Mary Bartelme Park 115 S Sangamon St., Chicago, IL, United StatesMore info to come!
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Logan Square Farmer’s Market
Logan Square 3025-3113 W Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL, United StatesSummer Private Lessons End
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesFREE Instrument Exploration! Workshop
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesHave 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 […]