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Summer Registration Opens for Current Families
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesRegistration for summer camps, classes, and lessons opens for current families on Friday, March 1. Reserve your spot!
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Summer Registration Opens to the Public
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesRegistration for summer camps, classes, and lessons opens to the public on Saturday, March 16. Reserve your spot!
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Barnett Chamber Music Competition
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesThe twelfth annual A.N. and Pearl G. Barnett Chamber Music Competition will be held on Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Anne & Howard Gottlieb Hall at Merit School of Music […]
Spring Break – No Classes
There will be no classes 3/25-3/31. The building will be open for make-up private lessons.
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.
Extended Building Hours for Private Lesson Recitals (6 PM Close)
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesCPS 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.
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.
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