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Student & Alumni Stories

Student Spotlight: Varun Murali

Meet Varun Murali, trumpet student of Chris Hasselbring, and this month's Student Spotlight!
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Resources & Guides

What Is the Best Age to Learn an Instrument?

Is your child ready for music lessons? Or are you considering picking up an instrument yourself? We break down the advantages of learning an instrument at different ages.
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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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All MIC Events

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Student/Faculty Performance

Adult Student Recitals

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Student/Faculty Performance

Adult Student Recitals

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Rembrandt Chamber Musicians perform at Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston
Resident Ensembles

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians presents: Glinka Sextet with Marta Aznavoorian, piano

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Music Institute Last Day of Spring group classes and ensembles

Last day of Spring group classes and ensembles

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

Academy 20th Anniversary Celebration Orchestra Concert

with Academy Special Guest Artists

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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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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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Wednesday, November 12, 2025

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