Merit School of Music

Building Closed - Labor Day
2025-09-01 | Merit School of Music, 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
The Joy Faith Knapp Music Center will be closed on Monday, September 1 in honor of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 2.

FREE Instrument Exploration! Workshop
2025-09-06 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Merit School of Music, 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
⏰ Sign up starting Monday, Aug 25 at 9am. This popular workshop fills fast—reserve your spot early!
Have a music-loving child who isn’t quite sure which instrument to choose? The best way to pick is by trying them all! This fun introductory workshop is designed to give kids of all ages the chance to explore various instruments and learn more about Merit’s programming.
Our team of experts will introduce kids (and parents, too!) to:

Instruments such as guitar, piano, violin, and more!
Group classes and private lessons at Merit
Early Childhood classes for ages 0-8
What age to start learning instruments and why

At the end of the workshop, your child can choose their favorite instrument and you’ll have the opportunity to sign up for classes with a special discount!

Instrumental & Vocal Music New Parent Meeting
2025-09-11 | Merit School of Music, 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, 60607, United States

Conservatory Classes Begin
2025-09-13 | Merit School of Music, 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
Please join us for the Student Orientation and Conservatory New Parent Meetings.
More information coming soon!

Merit @ 61st Street Farmers Market
2025-09-13 10:00 - 13:00 | 61st Street Market, 6100 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL, 60637
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 about Merit’s South Shore fall programming. This event is free and open to the public!

🎺 Instrument Petting Zoo: 10:00am – 1:00pm
📖 Musical Storytime @ 11:00am

Fall Group Classes, Private Lessons, and Early Childhood Classes Begin
2025-09-15 | Merit School of Music, 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, 60607, United States

Open House at Merit – South Shore
2025-09-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Merit School of Music – South Shore, 7000 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, 60649, 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 instrument petting zoo 🥁
Watch performances including a special musical storytime 👏
Explore the building 🏫
Learn about fall programming 🍂
& more! 🤗

Special pricing available at this location!

→ RSVP for the event

CPS Student Non-Attendance Day (Merit Classes in Session)
2025-09-26 | 38 S. Peoria St., Chicago, 60607, United States
CPS students will have a non-attendance day; however, Merit classes will be in session as scheduled.
