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September 2023

Mon 11
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September 11, 2023 - September 17, 2023

Early Childhood Make Up Week

Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
Thu 21
Three students in a guitar group class. Two students are out of focus in the background, while a student in the foreground plays guitar, looking down at the instrument.
Featured Featured September 21, 2023

Instrumental & Vocal Music New Parent Meeting

Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
Sat 23
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Featured Featured September 23, 2023

Academic Year Private Lessons Begin

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

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Sat 23
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Featured Featured September 23, 2023

Conservatory Classes Begin

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

Please join us for the Student Orientation and Conservatory New Parent Meetings. More information coming soon!

Mon 25
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Featured Featured September 25, 2023

First Semester Group Classes and Early Childhood Classes Begin

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

Register for Group Classes → Register for Early Childhood Classes →

October 2023

Mon 9
October 9, 2023 Event Series CPS Student Non-Attendance Day (Merit Classes in Session)

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.

Sat 21
Ms. Annaeka performs a musical storytime in front of a music stand, holding a squirrel puppet. Children and adults are in the audience.
Featured Featured October 21, 2023 @ 4:15 pm - 4:45 pm CDT

Diwali Musical Storytime

Mary Bartelme Park 115 S Sangamon St., Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for a musical storytime with Ms. Annaeka and Mr. Tim at 4:15pm! This event is part of the Mary Bartelme Park Council's Diwali Celebration. Stop by the park from 4-7pm for free activities, performances, and community celebration—hope to see you there!

Thu 26
October 26, 2023 Event Series CPS Student Non-Attendance Day (Merit Classes in Session)

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.

Fri 27
October 27, 2023 Event Series CPS Student Non-Attendance Day (Merit Classes in Session)

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.

Fri 27
A graphic with four dancers in poses against a window. It reads "Dancevision 2023: Creative Crossroads."
Featured Featured October 27, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CDT Event Series Dancevision 2023: Creative Crossroads

Dancevision 2023: Creative Crossroads

Ballet Chicago 17 N State Street, Chicago, United States

In collaboration with Ballet Chicago, professional-track young musicians and dancers will unite to explore the intersections of culture and experience. This year’s DanceVision program will feature four new works, one by Ballet Chicago Studio Company and Faculty member Emma Wittig, one by former BCSC member Brianna Moose, one by faculty member and Studio Company member […]

Sat 28
Two high school students holding instruments talk to young children. The graphic has an orange background, features spiders, ghosts, and music notes, and says "Trick or Tunes."
Featured Featured October 28, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am CDT Event Series Trick or Tunes FREE Sensory & Family-Friendly Concert

Trick or Tunes FREE Sensory & Family-Friendly Concert

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

Join 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 concert where the audience is encouraged to move around, make noise, take breaks, clap along, and more 👏 Celebrate neurodiversity at a performance that is […]

Sat 28
A graphic with four dancers in poses against a window. It reads "Dancevision 2023: Creative Crossroads."
Featured Featured October 28, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm CDT Event Series Dancevision 2023: Creative Crossroads

Dancevision 2023: Creative Crossroads

Ballet Chicago 17 N State Street, Chicago, United States

In collaboration with Ballet Chicago, professional-track young musicians and dancers will unite to explore the intersections of culture and experience. This year’s DanceVision program will feature four new works, one by Ballet Chicago Studio Company and Faculty member Emma Wittig, one by former BCSC member Brianna Moose, one by faculty member and Studio Company member […]

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