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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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News

Alexander Technique Classes at MIC!

Spring Session II begins April 1. Enroll now! Learn to move more comfortably, relieve tension and pain, improve posture, avoid injury, and ease anxiety.
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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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Music Institute Spring group classes & ensembles begin

Spring Group classes and ensembles begin

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Music Institute Spring Semester Begins

Spring Semester Private Instruction begins (17 weeks)

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Music Institute's Academy Chamber Music concert
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Academy Chamber Music Concert

Award-winning ensembles in performance

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Music Institute Academy Orchestra 2025-2026 in concert
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Academy Orchestra Concert

2025 - 2026 Orchestra 
 

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One Composer, One Community Logo
Nichols Concert Hall Presents

One Composer, One Community Celebration Concert

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Music Institute Spring Recess

Spring Recess

 Saturday, March 28 - Friday, April 3, 2026

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Spring private instruction, group classes and ensembles resume

Private instruction, group classes and ensembles resume

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Music Institute's Academy Chamber Music concert
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Academy Chamber Music Concert

The Academy's advanced high school musicians will present piano and string duos, trios, and quartets.

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