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Join MIC for summer camps, classes, and more!

The Music Institute of Chicago announces the summer 2025 schedule of camps, classes, and private lessons. With something for every age and level, you'll want to involve yourself, your children, and the entire family in playing and enjoying music with MIC this summer!
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Celebrating the Class of 2025: Community Music School Graduates

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Read more about their favorite MIC memories and plans for the future.
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Resources & Guides

How Music Classes for Kids Support Early Learning

If you're exploring options to enhance your child’s early development, music classes are one of the few activities that target cognitive, emotional, physical, and social development—all at once. Discover how early childhood music education lays the foundation for lifelong learning!
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Student & Alumni Stories

Academy Student Spotlight: Sasha Varchenko

Meet violinist Sasha Varchenko, this month's Academy Student Spotlight!
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Student & Alumni Stories

Student Spotlight: Leo Zupko

Meet violinist Leo Zupko, this month's Community Music School Student Spotlight!
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Student & Alumni Stories

Academy Student Spotlight: Lily Sullivan

"The music I get to play is too good not to continue. I also feel as if this is what I have to do. " Lily Sullivan, 17...
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All MIC Events

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Florence Price - One Composer, One Community featured artist
Nichols Concert Hall Presents

One Composer, One Community Florence Price Celebration Concert

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MIC Academy Chamber Music-trio performs at Nichols Concerts
Student/Faculty Performance

Academy Chamber Music Concert

Featuring this year's award-winning Academy Student Chamber Music Ensembles

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Orion Ensemble at the Music Institute of Chicago
Resident Ensembles

Orion Ensemble presents: To Joy!

with guests Stephen Boe (viola), Robert Kassinger (bass), Andrei Muravev (bassoon) and Greg Flint (French horn)

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Civitas
Resident Ensembles

Civitas Ensemble: In Sympathy - a World Premiere

  

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Nichols Concert Hall - Chicago Duo Piano Festival
Student/Faculty Performance

Piano Departmental Recitals

 Enjoy a variety of performances from students of all levels and ages

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Nichols Concert Hall - Chicago Duo Piano Festival
Student/Faculty Performance

Piano Departmental Recitals

 Enjoy a variety of performances from students of all levels and ages

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Nichols Concert Hall - Chicago Duo Piano Festival
Student/Faculty Performance

Piano Departmental Recitals

 Enjoy a variety of performances from students of all levels and ages

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Adult Studies Program Recital at Music Institute of Chicago
Student/Faculty Performance

Adult Studies Spring Recital 2

Featuring high-quality performances from our Adult students 

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