Fall Fundraiser Concert

Don't miss a special afternoon including performances by MIC faculty, current students, and alumni, culminating with a community sing. Plus, enjoy conversation, sweet treats, family-friendly festivities and more - all in support of scholarships and financial aid at
the Music Institute of Chicago.

Your Support Matters

Every year MIC relies on raising more than $2.3 million to ensure access to scholarships, financial aid, and the high-quality programs that define our mission.  Your gift supports scholarships and financial aid at MIC and thanks to a generous donor, contributions will be matched up to $50,000!

The afternoon festivities also include announcement of the Third Annual Teacher of Note Award.  This award honors and expresses appreciation for the people who live the Music Institute’s mission every day: our internationally acclaimed, award-winning faculty. In 2024, the Music Institute of Chicago honored cello faculty Avi Friedlander and violin/viola faculty Davis King.

Teacher of Note award recipients represent the excellence of the entire Music Institute faculty and demonstrate dedication, enthusiasm, and inspiration in their teaching. 

Teacher of Note and Alumni of Note Award Presentation

The afternoon festivities also include announcement of the Third Annual Teacher of Note Award.  This award honors and expresses appreciation for the people who live the Music Institute’s mission every day: our internationally acclaimed, award-winning faculty.

Teacher of Note award recipients represent the excellence of the entire Music Institute faculty and demonstrate dedication, enthusiasm, and inspiration in their teaching. 

Past TEACHERS OF NOTE Award Recipients:
2025 Avi Friedlander and Davis King
2024 Bianca d’Avila do Prado and Dr. Christina Tio 
         

NEW! In addition, this year MIC will present its first Alumni of Note Award. This award will recognize an extraordinary alumni who has made important contributions through their work in music or another field.