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Competition & Award Winners Announcement

Academy and Community Music School on the Road to Fischoff 2025!

The Music Institute of Chicago is proudly sending off groups from the Academy and the Community Music School to the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition Quarterfinals!
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Alumni Spotlight

Joshua Brown, 2025 Avery Fisher Career Grant Recipient

The Academy Celebrates Joshua Brown, Winner of the 2025 Avery Fisher Career Grant!
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Student & Alumni Stories

Student Spotlight: Varun Murali

Meet Varun Murali, trumpet student of Chris Hasselbring, and this month's Student Spotlight!
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Resources & Guides

What Is the Best Age to Learn an Instrument?

Is your child ready for music lessons? Or are you considering picking up an instrument yourself? We break down the advantages of learning an instrument at different ages.
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Student & Alumni Stories

Meet the Academy’s Youngest Chamber Trio

Meet the Amarela Trio, the youngest chamber music group in the MIC's Academy program this year.
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Student & Alumni Stories

Student Spotlight: Benji Berlin

Meet cellist Benji Berlin, student of Bianca d’Avila do Prado, and this month's Student Spotlight!
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Music Institute's Academy Chamber Music concert
Student/Faculty Performance

Academy Chamber Music Concert

Award-winning ensembles in performance

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Music Institute Academy Orchestra 2025-2026 in concert
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Academy Orchestra Concert

2025 - 2026 Orchestra 
 

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One Composer, One Community Logo
Nichols Concert Hall Presents

One Composer, One Community Celebration Concert

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Rembrandt Chamber Musicians perform at Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston
Resident Ensembles

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians presents: The Trout with Henry Kramer and Sam Shuhan

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Music Institute Spring Recess

Spring Recess

 Saturday, March 28 - Friday, April 3, 2026

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Spring private instruction, group classes and ensembles resume

Private instruction, group classes and ensembles resume

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Music Institute's Academy Chamber Music concert
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Academy Chamber Music Concert

The Academy's advanced high school musicians will present piano and string duos, trios, and quartets.

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Apollo's Fire concert at Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston

Apollo's Fire presents: O' Jerusalem! Crossroad of Three Faiths

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