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Chicago Duo Piano Festival Celebrates 37 Years

July13-20, 2025

Friday, July 18 at 7 pm: Join the critically acclaimed Duo Turgeon for a sparkling duo piano program including works by Brahms, Dvorák, Debussy, and Rachmaninoff and “Winter at Gros Cap” by Anne Louise-Turgeon.
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Academy Summer Highlights 2025

Even in the summer, Academy students stay dedicated to their craft. They’re making the most of the season attending...
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Music Institute Appoints Shalisa Kline Ugaz As New President & CEO

The Music Institute of Chicago announces Shalisa Kline Ugaz as its next President and CEO, effective July 7, 2025.
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Student & Alumni Stories

Student Spotlight: Elijah Yang

Meet oboist Elijah Yang, student of Erica Anderson and this month's student spotlight!
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Resources & Guides

How Summer Music Lessons Help Your Child Succeed in the New School Year

Learn about how summer music lessons set your child up for academic success in the new school year!
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Student & Alumni Stories

Academy Student Spotlight: Katarina Kenney

Meet Cellist Katarina Kenney, this month's Academy Student Spotlight!
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All MIC Events

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Music Institute Thanksgiving Recess

Thanksgiving Recess

Tuesday, November 25 - Sunday, November 30, 2025

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

Academy Chamber Music Concert

and Academy Family Potluck

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Resident Ensembles

Chicago A cappella presents: Holidays Acappella

 Program by John William Trotter | Music Direction by John William Trotter and Ryan Cox

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Music Institute Winter Recess

Winter Recess

Monday, December 22, 2025- Sunday, January 4, 2026

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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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Music Institute Monday Make-up Day, if applicable

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

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Music Institute's Last Day of Fall Semester

Last day of Fall Semester

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