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Student & Alumni Stories

Academy Student Spotlight: Neal Eisfeldt

Meet violinist Neal Eisfeldt, student of Almita Vamos and Injoo Choi, and this month's Academy Student Spotlight!
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Faculty Spotlight

Life After Music School: What Young Musicians Should Know

Insights from MIC Cello Faculty Anita Graef

What should young musicians understand before pursuing college-level music study? Drawing from her experience as a performer, educator, and mentor, cello faculty member Anita Graef offers thoughtful guidance for students navigating the modern musical landscape.
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Resources & Guides

How Playing an Instrument Supports Wellness for Kids, Teens, and Adults

Whether you’re looking for a hobby that brings balance to your own life or an engaging, healthy activity for your child, playing an instrument offers meaningful support for overall well-being.
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Student & Alumni Stories

Academy Student Spotlight: Salvador Stein

Sixteen-year-old violinist Salvador Stein was inspired by his mother’s early connection to music and first encountered...
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Faculty Spotlight

30 Years Together Through Music

Celebrating Three Exceptional Educators at the Music Institute of Chicago 

For more than 90 years, the Music Institute of Chicago (MIC) has been a place where music transforms lives through...
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Student & Alumni Stories

Student Spotlight: Tentana Kahar

Meet Tentana Kahar, violin student of Davis King and this month's Community Music School student spotlight!
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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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Flute youth group class at Music Institute of Chicago
Student/Faculty Performance

Suzuki Festival Concerts Schedule

Featuring Suzuki flute, cello,  violin, and piano students

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Music Institute Last Day of Spring group classes and ensembles

Last day of Spring group classes and ensembles

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Flute youth group class at Music Institute of Chicago
Student/Faculty Performance

Suzuki Festival Concerts Schedule

Featuring Suzuki flute, cello,  violin, and piano students

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MUSIC INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES 2025–26 NICHOLS CONCERT HALL CONCERTS
Master Class/Workshop

Harris/CMS Masterclass: Matthew Lipman, viola and David Requiro, cello

Free and open to the public

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Music Institute observes Memorial Day

Memorial Day Observed

All Campuses and Locations
No private lessons, classes or ensembles

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Adult Chamber Music Workshop Sign Up
Student/Faculty Performance

Chamber Music Workshop for Adults Concert

featuring MIC Adult Chamber Music Workshop ensembles in performance

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Music Institute Academy Orchestra 2025-2026 in concert
Student/Faculty Performance

Academy 20th Anniversary Celebration Concert

with special guest Academy alumni

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