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Music School Open Houses Fall 2024

October 26 (Lake Bluff) and 27 (Evanston). Join us for fun and friendly fall open houses at four of our campuses. 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!

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Which Music Program is Right for Me?

Lessons, classes and ensembles for all ages.

Fall registration is open! Find your place at MIC with music lessons, classes, and ensembles for students at every age and level. From early childhood to adult studies, we provide programs that meet you where you are and take you where you want to go. Get started today!

Competition & Award Winners Announcement

Julian Rhee, Avery Fisher Career Grant Recipient, 2024

Please join us in congratulating violinist Julian Rhee, an Academy Alumnus and former student of Almita Vamos, on receiving the prestigious 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant!

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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!

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New this fall! Alexander Technique Classes come to MIC!

Learn to move more comfortably, relieve tension and pain, improve posture, avoid injury, and ease anxiety. Classes begin October 5.

Celebrating our Faculty and Staff: Milestone Anniversaries!

As we kick off the new academic year, we're thrilled to celebrate the significant milestones of our dedicated faculty and staff who have been an invaluable part of the Music Institute of Chicago for many years.