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September 2025

Thu 11
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Featured September 11

Instrumental & Vocal Music New Parent Meeting

Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
Sat 13
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Featured September 13

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!

Sat 13
Featured September 13 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm CDT

Merit @ 61st Street Farmers Market

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

Join us at the 61st Farmer's Market in South Shore! Stop by our booth to explore an instrument petting zoo, meet our team, and enjoy a musical storytime (11:00am) while learning […]

Mon 15
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Featured September 15

Fall Group Classes, Private Lessons, and Early Childhood Classes Begin

Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
Sat 20
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Featured September 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am CDT

Open House at Merit – South Shore

Merit School of Music - South Shore 7000 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, United States

You're invited to Merit School of Music – South Shore's Open House on Saturday, September 20 @ 10:00 - 11:30 am!   Stop by our Open House to: Enjoy an […]

Fri 26
September 26 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.

October 2025

Mon 13
October 13 CPS Student Non-Attendance Day (Merit Classes in Session)

Indigenous Peoples’ Day – CPS Student Non-Attendance Day (Merit Classes in Session)

CPS students will be out of school for Indigenous Peoples' Day; however, Merit classes will be in session as scheduled.

Thu 16
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Featured October 16

Merit South Shore Classes Begin

Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
Sat 25
Featured October 25

Merit – Near North Halloween Party

Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
Mon 27
October 27 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.

Mon 27
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Featured October 27 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm CDT

Play On 2025

City Winery 1200 W. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Join Merit School of Music for a special benefit concert supporting equal access to music education at City Winery! We are thrilled to announce that Resavoir (led by Merit alum […]

$30 – $50
Fri 31
Featured October 31

Halloween – No Group Classes

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

There will be no group classes held on Friday, October 31. Happy Halloween!

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