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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!
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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!
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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!
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Resources & Guides

How to Choose the Best Instrument for Your Child

From readiness to the right fit, here’s how to choose your child’s first instrument.
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Faculty Spotlight

The Benefits of Early Childhood Music Classes

Insights from RCM Smart Start Faculty Noralyn Baroja

We spoke with Noralyn Baroja, RCM Smart Start Faculty at the Music Institute of Chicago with over 20 years of teaching experience, to learn more about the unique benefits of starting music early.
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Student & Alumni Stories

Academy Student Spotlight: Brayden Wu

Meet violist Brayden Wu, student of Sang Mee Lee, and this month's Academy Student Spotlight!
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