Academy Chamber Music Concert
Award-winning ensembles in performance

Free and open to the public
Advanced pre-conservatory piano and string students will share the stage at Nichols Concert Hall for the Academy’s first chamber music concert of the season.
The MIC Academy Chamber Music Program, recognized for excellence and an admired coaching faculty, and for earning top awards and medals at regional and national competitions, will soon prepare for the Rembrandt Chamber Musicians' Annual High School Chamber Music Competition, Chicago National Chamber Music Competition, St. Paul String Quartet Competition, Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, and the A.N. & Pearl G. Barnett Chamber Music Competition.
This concert is available through Livestream.
About the Academy Program
Founded in 2006, the Music Institute of Chicago Academy is a nationally recognized training center for highly gifted, pre-college pianists and string players. The Academy provides a comprehensive musical education for students who aspire to be professional musicians. A carefully assembled faculty includes internationally recognized teachers and performers with a passion for developing young talent and an established track record of student achievement.
Academy Chamber Music The Academy’s robust chamber music program has resulted in numerous national competition gold, silver and bronze medals since its inception in 2006. Chamber ensembles are coached by Academy artist faculty.
The Academy Orchestra is comprised of advanced high school violin, viola, cello and bass students who perform in competitions, festivals and summer programs across the globe.
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ACADEMY CONCERT SEASON 2025 - 2026 (Schedule subject to change)
Free admission and open to the public
ORCHESTRA CONCERTS | 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Saturday, May 23, 2026 - 20th Anniversary Celebration Concert & Senior Recognition Ceremony (concert featuring Academy Special Guest Artists)
CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERTS | 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Sue Polutnik, Academy Executive Director, at 847.905.1500