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Student & Alumni Stories

Meet the Academy’s Youngest Chamber Trio

Meet the Amarela Trio, the youngest chamber music group in the MIC's Academy program this year.
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Student & Alumni Stories

Student Spotlight: Benji Berlin

Meet cellist Benji Berlin, student of Bianca d’Avila do Prado, and this month's Student Spotlight!
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Competition & Award Winners Announcement

Academy Winter Roundup 2025

The Music Institute of Chicago is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Academy students this winter...
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News

Dr. Mark George steps down as MIC President and CEO

After 15 years of dedicated service to the Music Institute of Chicago, Dr. Mark George is stepping down as President and CEO.
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Resources & Guides

Music & Self-Care: How Music Benefits Mental Health

Whether you're listening, playing, or singing, music can reduce stress, improve mood, and strengthen connections—with both yourself and others. Here are a few ways music supports mental health and how you can incorporate them into your routine to practice self-care.
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Faculty Spotlight

Spotlight on Chicago Music Teachers

Meet Ke Wang and Dr. Yuyoung Chung

Meet piano teacher Ke Wang and cello instructor Dr. Yuyoung Chung!
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All MIC Events

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MIC's Jazz Studies Program Celebrates 10 years
Student/Faculty Performance

MIC Jazz Recital

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Priority Financial Aid Application Deadline (for 2025 - 2026)

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Music Institute Chorale presents "O sing unto the Lord"
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Music Institute Chorale Concert: Requiem by Faure and the Mass in F minor by Josef Rheinberger

Featuring Dr. Brian Schoettler, organ

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Chamber Music Mondays for Woodwinds and Brass
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Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion Recital

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Last day of Spring Semester

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Spring Semester Make-up week (if applicable)

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Third Coast Suzuki Cello Program at the Music Institute of Chicago
Student/Faculty Performance

Third Coast Suzuki Cello Recital

Featuring students from MIC Third Coast String Program

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Summer Session Begins

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Sunday, May 11, 2025

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians at Music Institute of Chicago
Resident Ensembles

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians Concert: Sound Czech

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String Departmental Recital at Music Institute of Chicago
Student/Faculty Performance

Strings Departmental Spring Recital 2

Featuring performances from our strings students

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