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June 2025

Sat 7
Featured Featured June 7 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm CDT

Merit @ 61st Street Farmers Market

61st Street Market 6100 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL

Meet us at the 61st Street Farmers Market (6100 S Blackstone Ave)! Stop by our booth to explore an instrument petting zoo, meet our team, and enjoy live performances: 🎺 […]

Wed 11
musical storytime
Featured Featured June 11 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm CDT

Musical Storytimes at Lincoln Park Library

Lincoln Park Library 1150 W. Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for a special musical storytime at Lincoln Park Library on Wednesday, June 11! 📖 🎶 TWO sessions! Sing, dance, & play along at these special musical storytimes for […]

Sat 14
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Featured Featured June 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am CDT

Merit @ Wells Street Art Festival

Wells Street Art Festival 1560 N. Wells, Chicago, IL, United States

Meet us at Wells Street Art Festival on Saturday, June 14!  ⭐ Performance will be at the Choose Chicago Stage (at the intersection of Wells St & Scott St) Sing, […]

Mon 16
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June 16

Summer Group Classes and Private Lessons Begin

Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
Sat 21
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Featured Featured June 21 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm CDT

WFMT Introductions: Live from Merit School of Music featuring Jacob Cornejo

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

Please join WFMT and Merit School of Music as we celebrate Make Music Chicago with a live broadcast of Introductions, WFMT’s weekly Saturday morning program featuring talented pre-college classical musicians in […]

Mon 23
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Featured Featured June 23 - June 27

Brass Camps

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

Join other young brass players from across Chicagoland for a week-long intensive led by Merit’s renowned faculty. It will be a fun and exciting week filled with large group rehearsals, […]

Mon 23
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Featured Featured June 23 - June 27

Piano Camp

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

Join other young piano players from across Chicagoland for a week-long intensive led by Merit’s renowned faculty. Come prepared to work hard, meet new friends, and sharpen your skills! The […]

Thu 26
merit summer bash 2025
Featured Featured June 26 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm CDT

Merit Summer Bash 2025

Robert's Westside 7321 Madison St, Chicago, United States

 Join us for Merit School of Music's first ever Merit Summer Bash! ☀️ Hosted by our Associate Board, Merit Summer Bash will be an evening to dance, drink, and listen […]

$60

July 2025

Mon 7
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Featured Featured July 7

Fall 2025 Registration Opens for Current Families

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

Registration for Fall 2025 opens for current families on Monday, July 7. Reserve your spot!

Mon 7
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Featured Featured July 7 - July 11

Woodwind Camps

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

Join other young woodwind players from across Chicagoland for a week-long intensive led by Merit’s renowned faculty. It will be a fun and exciting week filled with large group rehearsals, […]

Mon 7
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Featured Featured July 7 - July 11

Piano Camp

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

Join other young piano players from across Chicagoland for a week-long intensive led by Merit’s renowned faculty. Come prepared to work hard, meet new friends, and sharpen your skills! The […]

Mon 14
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Featured Featured July 14

Fall 2025 Registration Opens to the Public

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

Registration for Fall 2025 opens to the public on Monday, July 14. Reserve your spot!

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