0 itemsUpcoming Performances, Classes, Workshops and Special Events!
Spring Virtual Open House
Saturday, March 20, 2021 | RSVP by March 19
3 PM | Adults
4 PM | Pre-K to 12 grade
New Concert Series! April 11 - May 2!
Live from Nichols Concert Hall
The Music Institute of Chicago opens its concert home to family homes worldwide through a free, four-week chamber music series streamed live from beautiful and historic Nichols Concert Hall in downtown Evanston, IL.
Sunday, April 11 at 3 pm
Sunday, April 18 at 3 pm
Sunday, April 25 at 3 pm
Sunday, May 2 at 3 pm
New Series!
Beyond the Stage: Musicians on Music
The Music Institute of Chicago’s new livestreamed free lecture series, Beyond the Stage: Musicians on Music, offers insights and perspectives on a range of musical topics spanning classical, jazz, and popular music.
Upcoming Topics:
“Listening to Orchestral Music: How to Get the Most Enjoyment
from Music You Know and Music You Would Like to Know”
with Jim Setapen | Thursday, March 25, 7–8 PM
"Maintaining Your Chops: How to Stay Motivated as a Busy Adult”
with Addison Teng | Monday, April 5, 7–8 pm
“Introduction to Understanding the Musical Canon and its Implications”
with Daniel Baer | Thursday, April 15, 7–8 pm
with Matt Boresi | Thursday, April 29, 7–8 pm
“Queens of Composition: Excellence in Music by
Black-American Women Composers”
with Rae-Myra Hilliard | Thursday, May 6, 7–8 pm
“The Classical Style – Five Musical Elements Every
Listener Needs to Know”
with Mark George | Thursday, May 20, 7–8 pm
“The Golden Age of Violinists”
with Davis King | Thursday, June 3, 7–8 pm
Priority Scheduling Deadline: May 15
Summer Session Begins: Tuesday, June 15, 2021
A new online series featuring intriguing profiles of distinguished members of the MIC music community.
LARGE ENSEMBLE, DEPARTMENTAL RECITALS &
STUDENT VIRTUAL PERFORMANCES
EVENTS WILL OCCUR ON ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
Free Virtual All-School Recitals
Third Thursday and Saturday of each month | 5 -6 PM
MIC students playing various instruments in monthly virtual recitals
Guitar/Harp Departmental Recital
Saturday, April 17, 2021 | 10 AM - 12 PM
Voice Departmental Recital
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 | 5 - 7 PM
Keyboard Departmental Recitals
Sunday, April 25, 2021 | 2 - 5 PM
Adult Student Recitals
Saturday, May 1, 2021 | 1 - 5 PM
Graduating Seniors Concert
Sunday, May 2, 2021 | 6:30 PM
String Departmental Recitals
Saturday, May 8, 2021 | 4 - 6:30 PM
Sunday, May 9, 2021 | 3 - 5:30 PM
Wednesday, May 12 , 2021 | 7:30 pm
Thursday, May 13, 2021 | 1 PM
Music Institute Chorale Concert
Sunday, June 6, 2021 | 3 PM | Zoom
Winds, Brass, Percussion Recitals
Sunday, June 6, 2021 | 6:30-8:30 PM
Preludio Orchestra - CANCELLED
Early Music Recital - CANCELLED
Jazz Studies Recital - CANCELLED
Suzuki Sundays (all online; Zoom)
March 14, 2021
April 18, 2021 (Twinkle Graduation)
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Suzuki Graduation Concert
Sunday, April 11, 2021 | 1-5 PM
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100 Day Practice Challenge Celebration
August 2021, 12 PM | Date and Location - TBD
Suzuki Festival Concerts - CANCELLED
May 2021
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