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Fall 2026 Registration Information

Comprehensive Music Education at the Music Institute of Chicago

June 22, 2026

Dear Current MIC students and families,
 
Beginning Monday, June 22,  lesson invoices for fall will begin to hit your email inbox.
 
Once your lesson invoice is available, you will receive an email entitled:
MIC Private Lesson Enrollment from our enrollmentadministrator@musicinst.org.
Those who have taken spring lessons will be rolled over to fall automatically.

NEW THIS YEAR!!!

Look for a communication regarding suggested placement in a Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) music theory class.

Music theory is now bundled with your private instruction at a highly discounted rate. Eligible students will be automatically rolled into our new comprehensive programming package, designed to supercharge your music education!

MIC strongly believes that music theory is an essential part of musical development. Students who understand how music works often progress more confidently, become more independent learners, and develop a deeper appreciation for the music they play and hear.

For that reason, we recommend that all students, aged 7+, enrolled in private lessons also participate in music theory. Once you receive your invoice, please review your account information.

Based on your recommendation, please register yourself or your family for your RCM theory class by accessing your account through our online portal

View Fall 2026 RCM Music Theory & Smart Start Class Schedule

In addition to browsing and registering for lessons or classes, you may:
  •  confirm student information (for students K-12, please update their upcoming grade in school)
  •     review your account history
  •     submit corrections about your lesson length/location/day/time
  •     check your balance
  •     make payments or
  •     sign up for the payment plan

 

Need to pay your tuition or update your account?

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About MIC Account Access

  • access your account to verify tuition charges
  • submit corrections about your lesson length/location/day/time
  • check your balance and make payments

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact your campus staff, call 847.448.8314, or email: enrollmentadministrator@musicinst.org.

Billing questions? Please contact:
Rose Vakili, Registration and Billing Manager
847.448.8335 | rvakili@musicinst.org

Need help setting up a payment plan? Here's a simple walk-through guide and a quick video tutorial.

MIC Academic Calendar

Summer 2026

Tuesday, June 9th

Summer Session Begins

Friday, June 12th

Fall Re-Registration begins

For current MIC students to re-register

Friday, June 19th

Juneteenth Observed

No private lessons, classes or ensembles

Saturday, July 4th

Independence Day (no private lessons, classes or ensembles)

Wednesday, July 15th

Priority Re-registration deadline for school year 2026-2027

Registration fees waived

Monday, July 27th

Last Day of summer Session group classes (Summer 2026)

Sunday, September 6th

Last day of Summer Session private instruction (Summer 2026)
Fall 2026

Tuesday, September 8th

Fall Semester/Private Instruction Begins (17 weeks)

Monday, September 21st

Fall group classes & ensembles begin

All Campuses and Locations

Sunday, October 11th

Music Theory Registration Deadline for 2026- 2027

Tuesday, November 24th

Thanksgiving Recess

Tuesday, November 24 - Sunday, November 29, 2026

Monday, December 21st

Winter Recess

Monday, December 21, 2026- Sunday, January 3, 2027

Monday, January 4th

Fall Private instruction, group classes and ensembles resume

Monday, January 18th

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observed

No private lessons, classes and ensembles

Monday, January 25th

Fall Semester make-up week, if applicable

Tuesday, January 26 through Sunday, January 31, 2027

Last day of Fall Semester
Make-up day for Monday group classes and ensembles

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