Upcoming Performances, Classes, Workshops and Special Events!
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MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CELEBRATION!
Saturday, January 16 and Sunday, January 17, 2021
The Music Institute of Chicago celebrates the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. through music and discussion via livestream.
Saturday, January 16 | 3 pm
Race and Identity in American Music Culture
Stephanie Shonekan, Associate Dean of the College of Arts & Science; Professor of Music, University of Missouri
Sunday, January 17 | 3 pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
The Music Institute presents a concert live-streamed from Nichols Concert Hall featuring Music Institute alumni, students, faculty, and special guests, along with students from the Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative (CMPI), which offers talented student musicians from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds a pathway to musical training (the Music Institute is an affiliate partner of CMPI).
Sunday, January 24, 2021 Virtual Open House | 2 pm
Join Music Institute faculty and staff to learn more about lesson and class offerings, meet various instruments, enjoy breakout sessions, get your questions answered, and more!
New Series!
A new online series featuring intriguing profiles of distinguished members of the MIC music community.
MIC MASTER CLASS SERIES
Piano Master Class with Marian Hahn
Saturday, January 30, 2021 | 3:00 - 6:00 pm
RSVP deadline: Friday, January 29 at 5 pm
SUZUKI PROGRAM EVENTS
Suzuki Workshop registration deadline for Cello, Flute, Guitar, Viola and Violin: Friday, January 15, 2021
Suzuki Piano Workshop registration deadline has been extended to Sunday, January 17, 2021.
Suzuki Workshops - Cello, Flute, Guitar, Piano, Viola, Violin
Friday, January 29 - Saturday, January 30, 2021
Flute and Piano may have additional classes on Sunday, January 31, 2021.
LARGE ENSEMBLE, DEPARTMENTAL RECITALS &
STUDENT VIRTUAL PERFORMANCES
Free Virtual All-School Recitals
MIC students playing various instruments in monthly virtual recitals
Winds, Brass, Percussion Recitals
Saturday, February 27, 2021 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Sunday, February 28, 2021 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 6, 2021 | 6:30-8:30 PM
Keyboard Departmental Recitals
Sunday, February 7, 2021 | 2 - 5 PM
Sunday, April 25, 2021 | 2 - 5 PM
Adult Student Recitals
Saturday, May 1, 2021 | 2 - 5 PM
String Departmental Recitals
Saturday, May 8, 2021 | 4 - 6 PM
Sunday, May 9, 2021 | 3 - 5:30 PM
Early Music Recital
Sunday, April 11, 2021 | 6-8pm
Jazz Studies Recital
Saturday, April 24, 2021 | 3:30–6 PM
Chamber Music
Friday, June 4 » 6–8 pm
Saturday, June 5 » 6–8 pm
Music Institute Chorale Concerts
Sunday, March 14, 2021 | 3 PM
Sunday, June 6, 2021 | 3 PM
Community Symphony
Wednesday, May 12 , 2021 | 7:30 pm
New Horizons Band Concerts
Thursday, May 13, 2021 | 1 PM
Preludio Orchestra
Saturday, May 8, 2021 | 1:30 pm
JAZZ STUDIES PROGRAM - Celebrating its 10th anniversary!
Free Virtual Jazz Lecture Series:
“Great Jazz Musicians from Chicago’s South Side”
Thursday January 21, 2021 7:00 - 8:30 pm (CDT)
“Women In Jazz “ with trombonist Audrey Morrison
Thursday February 18, 2021 7:00 - 8:30 pm (CDT)
“Dark Angels of the Violin: Jazz legends Eddie South
and Stuff Smith” with violinist James Sanders
Monday March 15, 2021 7:00 - 8:30 pm (CDT)
Jazz Studies Recital
Saturday, April 24, 2021 | 3:30–6 PM
LISTENING CLUBS
Virtual Listening Club: Orchestral Music
Tuesdays | 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Virtual Listening Club: Chamber Music
Tuesdays | 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Listening to Music: A Selective Survey of Human
Musical Expression for Adults
Wednesdays | 7:00 - 8:00 PM – Evanston East
ACADEMIC PROGRAM CALENDARS
Community Music School Calendar
Important school dates | Upcoming Holiday breaks | Administrative dates
Coaching Dates | Recital Dates