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Meet Ethan Pan, a 10 year old pianist from the MIC Community Music School and student of Nives Cvijovic.
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A Historical Gem

We’re excited to share that a truly remarkable instrument, the Bösendorfer Imperial Grand Piano, has arrived at Nichols Concert Hall, thanks to a generous donation from Robert Hohf. Now available for use by faculty, students, and renters of Nichols Concert Hall, this Bösendorfer is ready to inspire musicians of all levels.
Evergreen

Lessons, classes and ensembles for all ages.

Find your place at MIC with music lessons, classes, and ensembles for students at every age and level. From early childhood to adult studies, we provide programs that meet you where you are and take you where you want to go. Get started today!
Competition & Award Winners Announcement
Please join us in congratulating violinist Julian Rhee, an Academy Alumnus and former student of Almita Vamos, on receiving the prestigious 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant!
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January 13-18, 2025

MIC thanks our students and families for being part of our musical community! Celebrate with special treats and activities in campus lobbies and bring along friend to be entered to win fun prizes!
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The Music Institute of Chicago experienced great success at the recent Sejong Music Competition, with violin and piano students from its Academy, a pre-conservatory training program, and Community Music School earning honors in multiple divisions.

All MIC Events

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Winter Recess

Monday, December 23, 2024 - Sunday, January 5, 2025

Rental Event

First Night Evanston at Nichols Concert Hall

Musical performances by Corky Siegel, Ernie Watts and The Sons of the Never Wrong with Chris Carter (The Mentalist)

Private instruction, group classes and ensembles resume

Fall semester 2024 resumes

Suzuki Workshops Registration Deadline

For Vioin, Viola, Flute, and Piano

Student/Faculty Performance

Chamber Music Recital - 1

Featuring student ensembles from our Chamber Music Program 

Nichols Concert Hall Presents

Jam Orchestra with Grammy winner, Nathan Gunn, baritone

Spend a wonderful evening of Broadway music with Nathan Gunn and friends

Student/Faculty Performance

Chamber Music Recital - 2

Student/Faculty Performance

Strings Departmental Recital

Featuring performances from MIC strings students

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Monday, December 23, 2024

Winter Recess

Monday, December 23, 2024 - Sunday, January 5, 2025