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Faculty Spotlight

Teacher Spotlight on Karin Addis, Suzuki violin & viola

"Playing in the orchestra for the Star Wars in Concert Tour was a great experience."
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Teacher Spotlight on Meret Bitticks, flute

"The Suzuki philosophy’s approach of meeting children at appropriate developmental levels and making sure students can be successful at every step really resonated with me."
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Teacher Spotlight: Mary Drews, Suzuki piano

"My favorite piece to teach would have to be Allegro in Book I. That short little gem opens up a world of emotion and expression to the beginning student. It's fun to see that musical spark ignite. They love playing it and practicing it!"
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Teacher Spotlight: John Glew, violin and viola

" What’s on your listening list right now?" John's surprising response >>
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Teacher Spotlight on Cecilia Ham, cello

"Open your ears to listen!"
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Teacher Spotlight: Kate Nir, piano

"I learned how to teach children to play the piano musically and with physical control that was beyond my imagination prior to the training."
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Music Institute group classes and ensembles resume

Private instruction, group classes and ensembles resume

Fall semester 2025 resumes

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Last Monday of Fall Semester group classes and ensembles

Last day of Fall Semester Monday group classes and ensembles

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Student/Faculty Performance

MIC Chamber Music Concert

Featuring student Chamber Music Ensembles from MIC Community Music School 

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Midori Academy Violin Master Class at Nichols Concert Hall
Master Class/Workshop

Master Class with Midori, violin

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Student/Faculty Performance

MIC Chamber Music Concert

Featuring student Chamber Music Ensembles from MIC Community Music School 

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Music Institute Monday Make-up Day, if applicable

Make-up day for Monday group classes/ensembles, if applicable

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Rembrandt Chamber Musicians - Philippe Quint
Resident Ensembles

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians

Philippe Quint plays Chausson

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Music Institute's Last Day of Fall Semester

Last day of Fall Semester

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November 2025

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Friday, November 7, 2025

Violin Master Class with Minju Kim at the Music Institute of Chicago
Master Class/Workshop

Master Class with Minju Kim, violin

Assistant Professor of Violin, Boston University School of Music
 

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