WELCOME TO THE GO-TO GUIDE!
KEY DATES, OFFICE HOURS, PERFORMANCE INFO, ETC.

FOR THE DATES OF: January 30 - February 29
LAST CHANCE TO APPLY FOR CMPI!

The Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative is looking for 50 additional students to join their 2020/21 cohort. Click the button below to see if your student might qualify. The application deadline is Saturday, February 1.
PLAY ON BENEFIT CONCERT

Buy your tickets today for Play On featuring Merit alum Marquis Hill on March 2 at City Winery. Tickets start at only $25 + all proceeds support Merit.

This concert is appropriate for adults and kids of all ages . It's a great way to support Merit and for your young musician to be inspired by a former Merit student.
EARLY CHILDHOOD
Free Storytime is moving locations!
Saturday, February 8: 10am, Time Out Market
Saturday, February 22: 10am, Time Out Market
  • Our monthly Storytime is moving from Merit's building over to Time Out Market (916 W Fulton Market)! Stop by for this free drop-in class!

MPA Meeting
Saturday, February 29: 10am, Community Room
  • Stop by and learn how you can be more involved with us at Merit!

πŸ• Pizza Day πŸ•
Saturday, February 29: 11am - 1pm, Merit Lobby
  • Come and grab a slice of pizza before making music! All proceeds go back to Merit
GROUP CLASSES | INSTRUMENTAL & VOCAL MUSIC
Winter Concerts
Winter Concerts will take place on the following days during your normal group class time. Please talk to your program director or manager with any questions or concerns.
  • Thursday, January 30
  • Friday, January 31
  • Monday, February 3
  • Saturday, February 8

Classes Still in Session - President's Day
Monday, February 17
  • President's Day is a CPS non-attendance day. Merit Classes will still be in session.

MPA Meeting
Saturday, February 29: 10am, Community Room
  • Stop by and learn how you can be more involved with us at Merit!

πŸ• Pizza Day πŸ•
Saturday, February 29: 11am - 1pm, Merit Lobby
  • Come and grab a slice of pizza before making music! All proceeds go back to Merit
CONSERVATORY
❗ IMPORTANT UPDATE: Spring Concerts ❗
Spring Concerts will be here before we know it! This year, we're especially excited to host our Friday, April 24 concerts at AmazingSpace@625, across from Old St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. This concert will feature the Wind Symphony, Merit Philharmonic, Perfect Cadence, and Voices of Merit. We're excited about this beautiful new venue because it boasts a larger seating capacity than Gottlieb Hall, has more parking spots, and will allow our large ensemble faculty to collaborate on a unified, artistic vision. Saturday, April 25 concerts will take place in Gottlieb as planned.

Live from Gottlieb for January
February 1: Lawrence University Professors
February 8: Merit Philharmonic & Soloists from Lincoln Trio
February 15: Concerto Competition 1st Runner-up
February: 22: Gustavus Adolphus College Chamber Ensembles
February 29: Band Student Performers

Lawrence University Visit
Saturday, February 1
Stop by their table in the lobby to learn more about opportunities after high school.

Michael Mizrahi & Anthony Padilla Piano Masterclass
Saturday, February 1: 10:55-11:55 am, Room 131

2020/2021 Audition Materials Available
Saturday, February 1
  • Conservatory entrance audition materials will be available on Merit's website on February 1st. Audition sign ups will be available at a later date.
  • ❗ NEW! for 20/21 ALL STUDENTS must re-audition into the Conservatory. ❗

MPA Meeting
Saturday, February 29: 10am, Community Room
  • Stop by and learn how you can be more involved with us at Merit!

πŸ• Pizza Day πŸ•
Saturday, February 29: 11am - 1pm, Merit Lobby
  • Come and grab a slice of pizza before making music! All proceeds go back to Merit
MERIT MUSIC IN COMMUNITIES
James Ward String Program
Friday, February 21
  • Performance at Black History Month School Assembly
PRIVATE LESSONS
Recital: Students of Elena Doubovitskaya
Saturday, February 1: 6pm, Gottlieb Hall

Classes still in Session - President's Day
Monday, February 17
  • President's Day is a CPS non-attendance day. Please confirm with your private lesson teacher about your lesson.

MPA Meeting
Saturday, February 29: 10am, Community Room
  • Stop by and learn how you can be more involved with us at Merit!

πŸ• Pizza Day πŸ•
Saturday, February 29: 11am - 1pm, Merit Lobby
  • Come and grab a slice of pizza before making music! All proceeds go back to Merit
STUDENT SERVICES & LIBRARY
Student Services Hours
Monday – Thursday: 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
Sunday: Closed

The Student Services office will be closed from Friday, February 7 through Sunday, March 8 in preparation for Merit’s Summer Registration. Appointments are always available. Please email us at studentservices@meritmusic.org at least 2 business days in advance to set up an appointment. Regular open office hours will resume on Monday, March 9.
 
Summer registration is coming up! Returning and new students can enroll for their summer classes, camps, and lessons ONLINE ONLY starting on March 2. The Student Services office will open on March 9 for in-person registrations.
Library Open Hours
Monday: By appointment only
Tuesday – Thursday: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Friday: By appointment only
Saturday: 9:00 am – 11:50 am, 12:30 pm- 2:00 pm
Sunday: Closed

The Library will not be holding Open Hours February 25 – March 9. Regular Open Hours will resume March 10.

Library support is also available by appointment!  Please email library@meritmusic.org at least 2 business days in advance to schedule your appointment.

If you rent your instrument from the Library, please make sure to submit your income documentation for financial aid and respond to the email that was sent out on September 15 regarding your academic year instrument rental renewal. If you did not receive an email from Annaeka, please email library@meritmusic.org in order to renew your instrument for the academic year session.