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Alumni Spotlight

Where are they now? Violin alumnus Zachary Spontak

Zachary Spontak, named Young Alaskan Artist in 2015, is a violinist and composer, who made his way from Fairbanks, AK to...
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Alumni Spotlight

Where are they now? Cello Alumnus Alexander Hersh

Having already appeared as a soloist with the Houston Symphony and the Boston Pops, Academy alumnus Alexander Hersh...
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Alumni Spotlight

The Bonnie and Lee Malmed Young Artist Competition

Violist Tabitha Rhee, MIC Academy alumna performed the Schubert Arpeggione Sonata, D. 8211 as the second place winner of...
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Alumni Spotlight

21st Annual Sphinx Competition

Music Institute of Chicago Academy students and alumni advanced as semi-finalists in both junior and senior division...
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Alumni Spotlight

MIC alumnus and Academy groups win at M-Prize

The Calidore String Quartet, including Academy alumnus violinist Ryan Meehan, won the inaugural $100,000 M-Prize, a new...
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Flute youth group class at Music Institute of Chicago
Student/Faculty Performance

Suzuki Festival Concerts & Rehearsals 2026

Featuring Suzuki flute, cello, guitar, piano students

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Adult Studies Program Recital at Music Institute of Chicago
Student/Faculty Performance

Adult Studies Spring Recitals

Featuring high-quality performances from our Adult students

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Adult Studies Program Recital at Music Institute of Chicago
Student/Faculty Performance

Adult Studies Spring Recitals

Featuring high-quality performances from our Adult students

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Piano at Nichols Concert Hall
Student/Faculty Performance

Keyboard Departmental Recitals

Featuring student performances

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Piano at Nichols Concert Hall
Student/Faculty Performance

Keyboard Departmental Recitals

Featuring student performances

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Piano at Nichols Concert Hall
Student/Faculty Performance

Keyboard Departmental Recitals

Featuring student performances

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Orion Ensemble with Stephen Boe
Resident Ensembles

Orion Ensemble Concert

with guests Stephen Boe (viola) and Mathias Tacke (violin)

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Rembrandt Chamber Musicians perform at Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston
Resident Ensembles

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians presents: Glinka Sextet with Marta Aznavoorian, piano

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Saturday, April 4, 2026

Spring private instruction, group classes and ensembles resume

Private instruction, group classes and ensembles resume

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MIC Faculty Concert on April 4 at Thoresen Performance Center
Student/Faculty Performance

Faculty Recital: Philip Lee, cello and Timothy Mah, piano

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Music Institute's Academy Chamber Music concert
Student/Faculty Performance

Academy Chamber Music Concert

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

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