Summer Camps & Festivals

Join us for a fun-filled week of musical exploration! This music camp, designed for rising 1st–3rd graders, introduces campers to music from around the world and offers opportunities to explore and play various musical instruments.

Designed for advanced students, this camp gives student the opportunity to engage with fellow pianists in a concentrated musical environment and learn new ideas, and improve their skills through work with a variety of teachers.

For string, woodwind, brass, voice, guitar, harp, percussion, and piano students.  Pre-formed groups are welcome!

The MIC ensemble-in-residence, Quintet Attacca, and the MIC Chamber Music program have teamed up to bring you an exciting summer chamber music experience with all the time you need to

Continue or begin your chamber music journey this summer at the Music Institute of Chicago!

Over eight inspiring weeks, students will collaborate in small ensembles under the guidance of our distinguished faculty. Open to intermediate and advanced instrumentalists, this program offers the

Designed for serious guitarists, ages 12 through adult, who strive to further develop their technique and understanding of the guitar, gain performing experience, and become a better musician.

Enjoy a long weekend piano intensive in a fun and supportive environment. You won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to study and meet adult pianists at all proficiency levels!

The Piano Intensive Studies Program includes private lessons and coaching daily, symposiums, and exciting performance opportunities with musical peers.

Join us for a fun-filled week of musical exploration! This music camp, designed for rising 1st–3rd graders, introduces campers to music from around the world and offers opportunities to explore and play various musical instruments.

Come join MIC's Chicago Suzuki Institute (CSI) for an inspiring week filled with musical growth, friendship, and fun! Suzuki violin, viola, cello and piano students, age 4-18, are welcome! Suzuki Teacher Training available for all instruments (Every Child Can!), Violin Unit 1, Cello Unit 1, and Piano Unit 2.

Come join MIC's Chicago Suzuki Institute (CSI) for an inspiring week filled with musical growth, friendship, and fun! Suzuki violin, viola, cello and piano students, age 4-18, are welcome! Suzuki Teacher Training available for all instruments (Every Child Can!), Violin Unit 1, Cello Unit 1, and Piano Unit 2.

Have you ever wanted to learn to play guitar? This is the perfect way to get started.

Come join MIC's Chicago Suzuki Institute (CSI) for an inspiring week filled with musical growth, friendship, and fun! Suzuki violin, viola, cello and piano students, age 4-18, are welcome! Suzuki Teacher Training available for all instruments (Every Child Can!), Violin Unit 1, Cello Unit 1, and Piano Unit 2.

This annual summer festival, now celebrating its 38th season, is a wonderful opportunity to meet new pianists and make new friends while building pianistic and ensemble skills. Enjoy special concerts and master classes and participate in a culminating student recital at Nichols Concert Hall.

Join us for a fun-filled week of musical exploration! This music camp, designed for rising 1st–3rd graders, introduces campers to music from around the world and offers opportunities to explore and play various musical instruments.

Improve your cello technique, perfect practice plans, explore alternative musical styles, and more!

Learn how to make your own oboe reeds or improve your current reed-making technique.