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Student & Alumni Stories

Academy Student Spotlight: Edie Park

From Suzuki lessons to the Academy: Meet this month's student spotlight, Edie Park!
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News

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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News

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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News

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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All MIC Events

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

Academy 20th Anniversary Celebration Orchestra Concert

with Academy Special Guest Artists

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Music Institute Priority Financial Aid Assistance for 2026-2027

Priority Financial Aid Application Deadline for 2026 - 2027

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Music Institute Last Day of Spring Semester 2026

Last day of Spring Semester

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Music Institute Last day of spring semester 2026

Spring Semester Make-up week (if applicable)

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Music Institute Summer Session begins

Summer Session Begins

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Music Institute Fall Re-registration begins for sch year 2026-2027

Fall Re-Registration begins

For current MIC students to re-register

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Music Institute observes Juneteenth

Juneteenth Observed

No private lessons, classes or ensembles

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Music Institute observes Independence Day- July 4, 2026

Independence Day (no private lessons, classes or ensembles)

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Thursday, December 18, 2025

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