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Resources & Guides

Performance Prep Guide: Faculty Tips for Recitals, Auditions, and Competitions

In this guide, Music Institute of Chicago faculty share tips on how to prepare for solo and ensemble performances, including recitals, auditions, and competitions, along with ways parents can support their child throughout the process.
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News

Spirit Week at MIC

MIC welcomes students and families to celebrate Spirit Week with activities. PLUS: MIC adults are invited to a special wine and cheese social: Sunday, April 12 from 7-8 pm.
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Faculty Spotlight

Cultivating Curiosity Through Musical Exploration

Insights from Hana Marek, MIC Lake Forest Campus Director

There's a lot a musician can gain from stepping outside what they already know. We spoke with Lake Forest campus director Hana Marek about what it looks like to cultivate curiosity through music, why exploring across cultures matters, and how those habits can shape both better musicians and more thoughtful citizens.
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Alumni Spotlight

Academy Spotlight: Ari Barack Fisher

Q&A with Academy Coordinator & Orchestra Manager Ari Barack Fisher

Meet Ari Barack Fisher: composer, violinist, and Academy Coordinator and Orchestra Manager at the Music Institute of Chicago. He started his own violin studies at MIC in 1996, and today he is back in the community supporting the next generation of students.
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Join MIC for summer camps, classes, and more!

MIC has ways for everyone to make music this summer. Browse lessons, classes and camps for every age and level and register now to join us!
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Resources & Guides

5 Benefits of Music Lessons That Show Up in Everyday Life

We look at five areas where music lessons for kids can support development beyond the instrument and what that can look like day to day.
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All MIC Events

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Music Institute observes Memorial Day

Memorial Day Observed

All Campuses and Locations
No private lessons, classes or ensembles

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Adult Chamber Music Workshop Sign Up
Student/Faculty Performance

Chamber Music Workshop for Adults Concert

featuring MIC Adult Chamber Music Workshop ensembles in performance

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Music Institute Academy Orchestra 2025-2026 in concert
Student/Faculty Performance

Academy 20th Anniversary Celebration Concert

with special guest Academy alumni

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MIC Chorale presents Dumka!
Student/Faculty Performance

MIC Chorale Concert

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Music Institute Priority Financial Aid Assistance for 2026-2027

Priority Financial Aid Application Deadline for 2026 - 2027

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Music Institute Last Day of Spring Semester 2026

Last day of Spring Semester

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Music Institute Last day of spring semester 2026

Spring Semester Make-up week (if applicable)

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MIC Fundraiser Concert on June 4
Student/Faculty Performance

Tune the Future: Fundraiser Concert presented by Musicians for Hope

Fundraiser to benefit Third Coast Suzuki Strings
and Bach to School (WFMT)

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

WorldMusicLive
Resident Ensembles

Rakesh Chaurasia & Salar Nader

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