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We believe music is for everyone.
No matter your musical interests or goals, MIC will meet you where you are and take you where you want to go. Founded in 1931, the Music Institute of Chicago connects people to music through high-quality teaching, exceptional performances, and important service initiatives that educate, inspire, and build strong, healthy communities.
Community Music School
Through an extensive array of programs across a neighborhood network of conveniently located campuses, the Music Institute of Chicago (MIC) provides the highest quality music instruction to thousands of students each year.
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The Academy
The gold standard for training string players and pianists, the MIC Academy is a nationally recognized center for highly gifted pre-college musicians. The Academy provides a comprehensive musical education for students who aspire to be professional musicians.
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Nichols Concert Hall
Each year approximately 15,000 people attend world-class concerts, master classes and workshops, student recitals, special events and more at this architecturally stunning and acoustically magnificent 550-seat performance destination.
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MIC In the Community
MIC's community engagement initiatives traverse socio-economic and geographic barriers to provide equitable access to music education and musical performances. Through a comprehensive and flexible array of programming, the Music Institute reaches people of all ages and backgrounds and builds meaningful musical connections and paths to lifelong learning as a trusted community resource.
The Pelios String Quartet
There's always something happening at MIC!
Whether it’s staying attuned to the latest student and faculty news, enjoying music from our concert archive, or hearing some of the amazing stories about the people who are the heart and soul of the Music Institute of Chicago, you won’t want to miss a beat!