News, Events, Awards & Achievements

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MIC Holiday Gift Guide

Spice up your holidays with something from MIC's new merchandise store, or give the gift of music with an MIC holiday gift certificate. Explore the possibilities!

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2024 Impact Report

We are pleased to share the 2024 Impact Report for the Music Institute of Chicago. Each year, our faculty, staff, and trustees strive to fulfill our mission to lead people toward a lifelong engagement with music.

Alumni Spotlight

MIC Alumna Isabella Brown Joins LA Philharmonic

At just 21, Academy alumna Isabella Brown has reached a remarkable milestone in her career, joining the LA Philharmonic as Assistant Principal Violinist under the baton of Gustavo Dudamel.

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Student Spotlight: Jean Meyer

Meet Jean Meyer, a dedicated harp student at our Community Music School, currently studying under Phyllis Adams.

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Student Spotlight: Jonny Faust

Meet Jonny Faust, a talented young pianist from the MIC Community Music School and this month's Student Spotlight!

Music School Open Houses Fall 2024

October 26 (Lake Bluff) and 27 (Evanston). Join us for fun and friendly fall open houses. Try out the instruments at our interactive instrument petting zoo, get your questions answered by faculty and staff, and begin your musical journey with MIC!