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Faculty Spotlight

Insights from MIC Chamber Music Program Director Dr. Daniel Baer

Explore the benefits of ensemble playing at every stage of study, with insights from Dr. Daniel Baer, director of Chamber Music at the Music Institute of Chicago. ***New! Chamber Music Workshop for Adults Deadline: September 7, 2025***
Student & Alumni Stories
Meet cellist Lavie Huang, student of Avi Friedlander and this month's Community Music School student spotlight!
Faculty Spotlight

Insights from AmSAT-certified Alexander Technique teacher Amanda Blair MacDonald 

Experiencing pain or tension while playing your instrument? Hear are some tips to reduce strain, prevent injury, and play more comfortably with the Alexander Technique. ***Plus: Join MIC Alexander Technique teacher Amanda Blair MacDonald for a free demo class: Tuesday, September 16, 2025***
News
Learn to move more comfortably, relieve tension and pain, improve posture, avoid injury, and ease anxiety.
Student & Alumni Stories
From Suzuki lessons to the Academy: Meet this month's student spotlight, Edie Park!
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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.

All MIC Events

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Music School Open House - Lake Forest

Make music and meet faculty at our Open House!

Music School Open House - Winnetka

Make music and meet faculty at our Open House!

Rental Event

Jacopo Peri’s Euridice

Presented by The Newberry Consort and Haymarket Opera Company

Student/Faculty Performance

Academy Orchestra Concert

Academy Concert Season 2025 - 2026 Opener!

Thanksgiving Recess

Tuesday, November 25 - Sunday, November 30, 2025

Student/Faculty Performance

Academy Chamber Music Concert

and Academy Family Potluck

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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Saturday, August 30, 2025

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