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Summer Early Childhood Classes Begin
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesAcademic Year Private Lessons Make Up Week
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
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Conservatory Solo Competition
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesAcademic Year Ends – Private Lessons
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
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Piano Summer Camps
Piano Summer Camp Session 1
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesDuring this 1-week camp, pianists will develop their skills in music theory, ear training, transposition, solo performance, and participate in masterclasses with Merit's esteemed piano faculty.
Summer Building Hours Begin
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesTake a look at our summer building hours. These hours will be in effect from 6/12/23-9/22/23. Mondays 8:30am-9:00pm Tuesdays 8:30am-9:00pm Wednesdays 8:30am-9:00pm Thursdays 8:30am-9:00pm Fridays 8:30am-7:00pm Saturdays 9:00am-3:00pm Sundays 8:00am-2:00pm
Summer Group Classes, Private Lessons, and Camps Begin
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
Building Closed – Juneteenth
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
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Piano Summer Camp Session 2
Piano Summer Camp Session 2
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesThis camp is best for intermediate to advanced pianists (including Conservatory pianists!) with a minimum of 3 full years of instruction with a piano teacher and is available to students by teacher recommendation or a placement audition. If you don’t have a teacher recommendation, please contact Program Manager, Sarah Forbes ([email protected]) to schedule your audition …
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Brass Summer Camps
Brass Summer Camps
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin 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, challenging music, practice tips, and chamber music. Camps offered: French Horn Trombone Trumpet Tuba & Euphonium
