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2026-27 Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory

2026-27 Private Lessons – West Loop

2026-27 Private Lessons – Near North

2026-27 Group Classes – West Loop

2026-27 Group Classes – Near North

2026-27 Group Classes – South Shore

This Month at Merit

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Merit School of Music

Address
38 S Peoria St.
Chicago, IL 60607 United States Get Directions
Phone 5742761820
Website www.meritmusic.org

Events at this venue

Today

  • A Halloween-themed graphic featuring a ghost, spider, and music notes against an orange background. Text reads: "Trick or Tunes, Free Sensory- and Family-Friendly Concert"

    Trick or Tunes: A FREE Sensory- and Family-Friendly Concert

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    Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
    Concerts & Special Events

    Join Merit School of Music’s Wind Symphony for a free Halloween-themed sensory-friendly concert! Audience members are invited to move, dance, make noise, or partake in any way that helps them to enjoy the music. Families and those with sensory processing sensitivities welcome. Join us at Merit for this FREE concert: Hear familiar film score favorites from […]

    Free

  • Halloween (Merit Classes in Session)

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

    Merit classes will be in session as scheduled. Happy Halloween!

  • No Merit Classes

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

    Merit classes will not meet 11/24-11/29. We will resume classes on Monday, 11/30.

  • The facade of the Joy Faith Knapp Music Center

    Building Closes Early (5pm)

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

    We will close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 25. We will be closed on Thursday, November 26 through Sunday, November 29 in recognition of Thanksgiving. We will reopen with regular hours on Monday, November 30.

  • The facade of the Joy Faith Knapp Music Center

    Building Closed – Thanksgiving

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

    We will be closed on Thursday, November 26 through Sunday, November 29 in recognition of Thanksgiving. We will reopen with regular hours on Monday, November 30.

  • The facade of the Joy Faith Knapp Music Center

    Building Closed – Winter Break

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

    The Joy Faith Knapp Music Center will be closed from 12/21/26-1/3/27. The building will reopen on Monday, 1/4/27.