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September 2024

Sat 14
Two Conservatory students perform onstage, a singer and a violinist.
Featured Featured September 14, 2024

First Day of Conservatory

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

We are thrilled to kick off the 2024-2025 Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory! Please join us for the Student Orientation and Conservatory New Parent Meetings.

Sat 14
A student plays violin while his teacher watches.
Featured Featured September 14, 2024

Fall Private Lessons Begin

Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
Mon 16
Four students playing brass instruments look at their music stands.
Featured Featured September 16, 2024

Fall Group Classes Begin

Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
Tue 17
Several small children sit on the floor. A parent holds a baby in her lap, and the teacher is in the background.
Featured Featured September 17, 2024

Fall Early Childhood Classes Begin

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

October 2024

Sat 5
Sally Blandon sings with her arms in the air, while Tim Stine plays guitar next to her.
Featured Featured October 5, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am CDT

Musical Storytime at Church of the Three Crosses

Church of the Three Crosses 333 W Wisconsin St, Chicago, United States

Join us for a special Musical Storytime! Merit's talented team of performing artists will engage your little ones and promote early literacy development with a unique blend of music, movement, and […]

Thu 10
A boy playing cello
Featured Featured October 10, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CDT

Merit South Shore Open House

Bryn Mawr Community Church 7000 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, United States

Join us for an Open House at Merit South Shore, our new branch at Bryn Mawr Community Church! 🎵 Stop by our Open House to learn all about the violin and cello […]

Thu 17
A dancer performs in front of four guitarists
Featured Featured October 17, 2024

Dancevision Rehearsal

Ballet Chicago 17 N State Street, Chicago, United States
Fri 18
A dancer performs in front of four guitarists
Featured Featured October 18, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CDT Event Series Dancevision 2024: Reflections

Dancevision 2024: Reflections

Ballet Chicago 17 N State Street, Chicago, United States

Exploring the intersections of culture and experience to unite in one artistic moment. Ballet Chicago and Merit School of Music's annual new choreography showcase, DanceVision, returns again this fall with […]

$20
Sat 19
A student plays violin
Featured Featured October 19, 2024 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm CDT

Merit Near North Recital

Church of the Three Crosses 333 W Wisconsin St, Chicago, United States

Join us for our first ever Merit Near North recital! Twenty violin, cello, and piano students will perform at the Church of the Three Crosses. We hope to see you […]

Sat 19
A dancer performs in front of four guitarists
Featured Featured October 19, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm CDT Event Series Dancevision 2024: Reflections

Dancevision 2024: Reflections

Ballet Chicago 17 N State Street, Chicago, United States

Exploring the intersections of culture and experience to unite in one artistic moment. Ballet Chicago and Merit School of Music's annual new choreography showcase, DanceVision, returns again this fall with […]

$20
Sun 27
Colorful collage of framed art reading "Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World"
Featured Featured October 27, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm CDT

Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World

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

Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World Music by Joe Illick Libretto by Mark Campbell Adapted from the book Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World by Laurence Anholt Commissioned […]

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Tue 29
Anthony McGill holding a clarinet
Featured Featured October 29, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

Masterclass with Anthony McGill

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

Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative and Merit School of Music are thrilled to partner in bringing you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience a masterclass with Merit alum and principal clarinet of […]

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