Music Institute of Chicago faculty and students come from more than 80 Illinois communities, 40 Chicago zip codes, and multiple states outside of Illinois and countries around the world. Keep up with the latest news as well as student and faculty activities and accomplishments by following us on your preferred social media platform, or signing up for the news that matters to you.

News

The Academy Kicks Off a Strong Season

The Academy has kicked off its 20th season with a strong start! From competition wins and premieres to community...
Read More ››
Resources & Guides

How to Start Playing an Instrument Again as an Adult

Ready to reconnect with music? In this guide, we’ll look at what it takes to start playing an instrument again after years away, how to make it sustainable, and why it’s one of the most rewarding things you can do for yourself.
Read More ››
News

New! Group classes for beginners, grades 6-8

New group classes for beginning piano, voice, and guitar for students grades 6-8 at MIC's Evanston Campus.
Read More ››
Alumni Spotlight

Academy Alumnus Jan Vargas Nedvetsky Named 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar

The Music Institute of Chicago is proud to share that Academy alumnus Jan Vargas Nedvetsky of Wilmette, Illinois has been named a 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar!
Read More ››
News

Music Institute Announces 2025–26 Nichols Concert Hall Concerts

Orchestral and Chamber Concerts, Holiday Favorites, Family Programming, and More!

The Music Institute of Chicago announces concerts taking place during the 2025–26 season at beautiful and historic Nichols Concert Hall!
Read More ››

Celebrating our Faculty and Staff 2025-2026: Milestone Anniversaries!

As the school year begins, we proudly celebrate the milestone anniversaries of our faculty and staff!
Read More ››

All MIC Events

View Calendar
MIC Chicago Duo Piano Festival: Mini-fest
Master Class/Workshop

Chicago Duo Piano Festival: Winter Mini-Fest 2026

Event Details
Chicago Duo Piano Festival Mini-Fest
Nichols Concert Hall Presents

Chicago Duo Piano Mini-Fest: MIC Faculty Piano Duos in Concert 2026

Event Details
Buy Tickets
MIC Chicago Duo Piano Festival: Mini-fest
Master Class/Workshop

Chicago Duo Piano Festival: Winter Mini-Fest 2026

Event Details
MIC Chicago Duo Piano Festival: Mini-fest
Master Class/Workshop

Chicago Duo Piano Festival: Winter Mini-Fest 2026

Event Details
One Composer, One Community Logo
Nichols Concert Hall Presents

One Composer, One Community Celebration Concert

Event Details
Buy Tickets
Young male cellist at the Music Institute of Chicago
Master Class/Workshop

Suzuki Cello Workshop - 2026

  

Event Details
Young male cellist at the Music Institute of Chicago
Master Class/Workshop

Suzuki Cello Workshop - 2026

  

Event Details
Rembrandt Chamber Musicians perform at Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston
Resident Ensembles

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians presents: The Trout with Henry Kramer and Sam Shuhan

Event Details
Buy Tickets

January 2026

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
28
 
29
 
30
 
31
 
1
 
2
 
3
 
4
 
5
 
6
 
7
 
8
 
9
 
10
 
11
 
12
 
13
 
14
 
15
 
16
 
17
 
18
 
19
 
20
 
21
 
22
 
23
 
24
 
25
 
26
 
27
 
28
 
29
 
30
 
31
 

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Music Institute Fall Make-up week

Fall Semester make-up week, if applicable

Tuesday, January 20 through Sunday, January 25, 2026

Event Details
Musikgarten Classes at the Music Institute of Chicago

Musikgarten Demo

Event Details
Musikgarten Classes at the Music Institute of Chicago

Musikgarten Demo

Event Details