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  • The facade of the Joy Faith Knapp Music Center

    Building Closed – 4th of July

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

    We will be closed on Friday, July 4 through Saturday, July 5 in honor of Independence Day. We will reopen with regular summer hours on Sunday, July 6. Happy Fourth of July!

  • A closeup of a child's hands on a piano

    Piano Camp

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

    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 last day of camp will include performances for family and friends. Stay tuned for more details!

  • Three students are seated, playing trumpets.

    Brass Camps

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

    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, challenging music, practice tips, and chamber music. Come prepared to work hard, meet new friends, and sharpen your skills! The last day of camp will […]

  • A photo of an empty Gottlieb Hall from the stage.

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

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

    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 the Chicago area. 10:30 am: Doors open to Merit's Gottlieb Hall 11:00 am: Live broadcast 12:00 pm: Broadcast ends The performance will feature 18-year-old flutist Jacob […]

  • The facade of the Joy Faith Knapp Music Center

    Building Closed – Memorial Day

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

    The Joy Faith Knapp Music Center will be closed on Monday, May 26 in honor of Memorial Day. We will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, May 27.