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Rembrandt Chamber Musicians Honor Shalisa Kline Ugaz

We are delighted to share that Shalisa Kline Ugaz, President and CEO of the Music Institute of Chicago, will be honored...

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The MIC Chorale Celebrates 40 years!

As the MIC Chorale celebrates 40 years, its members reflect on the experiences that have made the ensemble such a meaningful part of their lives.

Faculty Spotlight

Meet Conductor Danny Wallenberg: The MIC Chorale Celebrates 40 Years

From singing rounds with his parents in Bogotá, Colombia, to conducting the MIC Chorale for nearly 40 years, Danny Wallenberg’s life has been shaped by music and the connections it creates. Meet the conductor as he reflects on his musical journey and the Chorale’s 40th anniversary.

Resources & Guides

Adult Music Lessons: Faculty Tips for Practice, Performance, and Growth

Music Institute Faculty share tips for effective practice, performing with confidence, and continuing to grow as an adult musician.

Student & Alumni Stories

Student Spotlight: Carol Liner

Since the MIC Chorale started 40 years ago, Carol Liner has been there for all of it. She joined in 1986, and she is the only member still singing in the group who has been part of it since that very first year.

Stradivari Society Welcomes MIC Alumnus Clark Snavely, Joining Distinguished MIC Alumni

The Stradivari Society recently welcomed MIC Academy alumnus Clark Snavely. He is the recipient of a violin by Francesco Gobetti, Venice, 1714, 'Van Dyl' on generous loan through The Stradivari Society of Chicago.