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Competition & Award Winners Announcement

Julian Rhee, Avery Fisher Career Grant Recipient, 2024

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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DePaul Concerto Festival 2024

The annual DePaul National Concerto Competition for Young Performers invites students in piano, violin, viola, cello...
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MIC Wins at 2023 Walgreens National Concerto Competition

Congratulations to Amelia Zitoun, Academy cellist and overall grand winner of the Walgreen National Concert Competition. See all MIC student results.
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Academy Fall News Roundup 2023

YoungArts Winners, Award-Winning Ensembles, and Outstanding Alumni

From YoungArts winners to prize-winning ensembles and accomplished alumni, the Academy has kicked off its 18th season...
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50th National Fischoff Chamber Music Competition

The Music Institute's Academy Program's Pelios String Quartet , Calcifer String Quartet and Luminos Piano were named...
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Competition & Award Winners Announcement

2023 Saint Paul String Quartet Competition (SPSQC)

March 13, 2023 2023 Saint Paul String Quartet Competition (SPSQC) Congratulations to the Academy's The Pelios String...
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Winter Recess

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

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Nichols Concert Hall hosts First Night Evanston 2024
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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)

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Private instruction, group classes and ensembles resume

Fall semester 2024 resumes

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Suzuki Workshops Registration Deadline

For Vioin, Viola, Flute, and Piano

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Chamber Music Virtual Open House
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Chamber Music Recital - 1

Featuring student ensembles from our Chamber Music Program 

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Nichols Concert Hall presents: Nathan Gunn & Friends
Nichols Concert Hall Presents

Jam Orchestra with Grammy winner, Nathan Gunn, baritone

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

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MIC Names New Chamber Music Director
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Chamber Music Recital - 2

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Young male cellist at the Music Institute of Chicago
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Strings Departmental Recital

Featuring performances from MIC strings students

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