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Group Class Concerts & Parent-Teacher Conferences
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesGroup class concerts are held during each group's specific class time in their classroom unless otherwise specified.
Group Class Concerts & Parent-Teacher Conferences
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesGroup class concerts are held during each group's specific class time in their classroom unless otherwise specified.
Second Semester Early Childhood & Group Classes Begin
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
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Conservatory Open House
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesInterested 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 […]
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.
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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Move & Groove: A Heartwarming Sensory-Friendly Concert
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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2024-2025 Conservatory Audition Registration Opens
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
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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 […]