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Faculty Spotlight

Spotlight on Chicago Music Teachers

Meet Ke Wang and Dr. Yuyoung Chung

Meet piano teacher Ke Wang and cello instructor Dr. Yuyoung Chung!
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Faculty Spotlight

Expert Music Teachers in Lake Bluff: Meet Wenting Shi and David Onderdonk

Whether you're a beginner or an advanced musician looking to enhance your music skills, these talented and passionate teachers provide personalized lessons that foster creativity and growth.
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Faculty Spotlight

Celebrating our Faculty and Staff: Milestone Anniversaries!

As we kick off the new academic year, we're thrilled to celebrate the significant milestones of our dedicated faculty and staff who have been an invaluable part of the Music Institute of Chicago for many years.
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Faculty Spotlight

Empowering Communities through Music Outreach

A discussion with Bianca d'Avila do Prado

Lee este artículo en Español aqui. Leia em português aqui. In the heart of Evanston, the Music Institute of Chicago...
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Faculty Spotlight

Dr. Matthew Hagle: Nurturing Musical Growth + Career Advice

A Discussion with Pianist and MIC Faculty Member, Dr. Matthew Hagle

The journey of a musician is a path filled with challenges, plateaus, and moments of self-doubt. Whether it’s that pesky...
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Faculty Spotlight

Blue Violet Duo releases their second album, "Strike, Strum and Stride"

Photo: Forestt LaFave "Excel at both extremes, from the nuanced and restrained to the incandescent and extravagant" -...
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Third Coast Suzuki Cello Program at the Music Institute of Chicago
Student/Faculty Performance

Third Coast Suzuki Cello Recital

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Music Institute Summer Session begins

Summer Session Begins

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Music Institute Fall Re-registration begins for sch year 2026-2027

Fall Re-Registration begins

For current MIC students to re-register

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Advanced Piano Camp at the Music Institute of Chicago
Student/Faculty Performance

Advanced Piano Camp Student Recital

  featuring the students from the Summer 2026 Advanced Piano Camp

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Music Institute of Chicago - Adult Piano Camp, Nichols Concert Hall
Student/Faculty Performance

Adult Student Piano Camp Recital

Featuring camp student performances

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Piano at Nichols Concert Hall
Student/Faculty Performance

Adult Piano Camp Faculty Recital

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Music Institute observes Juneteenth

Juneteenth Observed

No private lessons, classes or ensembles

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Music Institute observes Independence Day- July 4, 2026

Independence Day (no private lessons, classes or ensembles)

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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