- Community School
- Music lessons, classes, and programs for all ages and skill levels
- The Academy
- A comprehensive program for advanced pre-college musicians
- Creative Arts Therapy
- Expressive art therapies for children, adults, and families
- Cultural Events
- Concerts series and events in the critically acclaimed Nichols Concert Hall
- December 08, 2009
- Music Institute of Chicago Announces Dr. Mark George as New President and CEO
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- February 01, 2010
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NBC Channel 5 News Features ITA
NBC Channel 5 visits ITA to learn about music therapy and Aphasia - read more »
- March 11, 2010
- See Axiom Brass on ABC 11am News this Thursday
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- March 13, 2010
- Let’s Make Music
- 10:00 AM, Nichols Concert Hall
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- March 14, 2010
- Suzuki Sunday
- 1:00 PM, Thoresen Performance Center, Winnetka Campus
- March 17, 2010
- Dr. Christine Marshall Kraemer
- 12:15 PM, Nichols Concert Hall
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- March 21, 2010
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Mary Drews Piano Studio Recital
11:00 am Thoresen Performance Center, Winnetka campus
- March 21, 2010
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Open House/Instrument Petting Zoo
1:30 pm Thoresen Performance Center, Winnetka campus
- March 21, 2010
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Wendy Morgan/Frank Winkler Recital
3:00 pm Thoresen Performance Center, Winnetka campus
- March 21, 2010
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Bach Birthday Celebration
Celebrate Bach's Birthday with early music performances by MIC early music ensembles. - read more »
- March 21, 2010
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Lincoln Trio
Desirée Ruhstrat,violin; David Cunliffe, cello; and Marta Aznavoorian, piano - 3:00 PM, Nichols Concert Hall
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- March 27, 2010
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Voice Departmental Recital
7:00 pm Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston East campus
- March 30, 2010
- Cyrus Forough, violin
- 7:00 PM, Nichols Concert Hall
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- April 03, 2010
- Strings Departmental Recital
- 4:30 PM, Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston East Campus
- April 10, 2010
- New Student Orientation, The Academy
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- April 10, 2010
- Academy Chamber Music Concert
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- April 10, 2010
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Master Class with Ellen Hargis, soprano
2:00-4:00 pm Sponsored jointly with the MIC voice department Location TBA - read more »
- April 10, 2010
- Academy Chamber Music Concert
- 7:30 PM, Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston East Campus
- April 11, 2010
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Blake Brasch Cello Studio Recital
4:00 pm Thoresen Performance Center, Winnetka campus
- April 11, 2010
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Ensemble Showcase Concert
3:00 pm Nichols Concert Hall Evanston East campus - read more »
- April 11, 2010
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Paul Coletti, viola: POSTPONED
Postponed - 3:00 PM, Nichols Concert Hall
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- April 14, 2010
- Dr. H. Ricardo Ramirez
- 12:15 PM, Nichols Concert Hall
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- April 17, 2010
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Jazz Student Recital
4:00 pm Nichols Concert Hall Evanston East campus - read more »
- April 17, 2010
- Guitar/Harp Departmental Recital
- 10:00 AM, Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston East Campus
- April 17, 2010
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Axiom Brass
Dorival Puccini, Jr., trumpet; Michael Martin, trumpet; Matthew Oliphant, horn; Mark Holley, trombone; Kevin Harrison, tuba - 7:30 PM, Nichols Concert Hall
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- April 18, 2010
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Suzuki Sunday
1:00-5:00 pm Thoresen Performance Center, Winnetka campus
- April 18, 2010
- Keyboard Departmental Recital
- 12:00 PM, Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston East Campus
- April 18, 2010
- Suzuki Sunday
- 1:00 PM, Thoresen Performance Center, Winnetka Campus
- April 18, 2010
- Winds/Brass/Percussion Departmental Recital
- 7:00 PM, Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston East Campus
- April 20, 2010
- New Student Auditions: The Academy
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- April 20, 2010
- Wendy Warner, cello and Marta Aznavoorian, piano
- 7:00 PM, Nichols Concert Hall
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- April 25, 2010
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Arlene Stokman Piano Studio Recital
2:00 pm Thoresen Performance Center, Winnetka campus
- April 25, 2010
- Suzuki Graduation Concert
- 3:00 PM, Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston East Campus
- May 02, 2010
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Nina Wallenberg Cello Studio Recital
3:00 pm Thoresen Performance Center Winnetka campus
- May 02, 2010
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Frank Winkler Piano Studio Recital
5:30 pm Youth Student Recital 7:00 pm Adult Student Recital
- May 02, 2010
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Music for Life Partnership: ArsViva! and MIC
Don't miss these unique afternoon concerts for you and your family.
- May 02, 2010
- Chicago Duo Piano Festival Competition Winner's Concert
- 3:00 PM, Nichols Concert Hall
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- May 04, 2010
- Abraham Stokman, piano
- 7:00 PM, Nichols Concert Hall
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- May 08, 2010
- Adult Recital
- 5:00 PM, Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston East Campus
- May 09, 2010
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Eva Naftali Piano Studio Recital
1:00 pm Thoresen Performance Center, Winnetka campus
Coming up
Let’s Make Music
March 13, 2010, 10:00 AM
This interactive concert by Axiom Brass is filled with such games as “Find the Beat” , Where is the Melody”, “Who is Playing” , and “Musical Chair.” To finish up, students join the brass as conductors and percussionists.
In the News
See Axiom Brass on ABC 11am News this Thursday
March 11, 2010
In advance of their free kid's concert, check out Axiom Brass, Thursday March 11 on the ABC 11 am news. Axiom Brass performs as part of MIC's free children's concert series. Enjoy early childhood demos, an instrument petting zoo, interactive concerts and more March 13 and 21!
Bach Birthday Celebration
March 21, 2010
Celebrate Bach's birthday with MIC! Don't miss MIC's Early Music Extravaganza featuring a variety of MIC early music groups performing.
Creative Arts Therapy Summer Camps
February 26, 2010
This summer, MIC's Institute for Therapy through the Arts is offering a variety of arts camps serving kids ages 4-18 with varying interests and all levels of ability. Take a leap and jump into to summer fun at ITA!
Our Mission
Music for all ages...
Learning for Life
Founded in 1931, the Music Institute of Chicago (MIC) is an exceptional community music school with a national reputation. MIC’s mission is to provide a foundation for lifelong enjoyment of music by offering the highest quality music education for students of all ability levels, from four months to 100 years of age.