Academy Orchestra Concert

The  Academy Concert Season kicks off with a free orchestra concert led by James Setapen, conductor.    

Program TBA

About the Academy Program
Founded in 2006, the Music Institute of Chicago Academy is a nationally recognized training center for highly gifted, pre-college pianists and string players. The Academy provides a comprehensive musical education for students who aspire to be professional musicians. A carefully assembled faculty includes internationally recognized teachers and performers with a passion for developing young talent and an established track record of student achievement.

The Academy Orchestra is comprised of advanced high school violin, viola, cello and bass students who perform in competitions, festivals and summer programs across the globe.  

Chamber Music Ensembles  The Academy’s robust chamber music program has resulted in numerous national competition gold, silver and bronze medals since its inception in 2006. Chamber ensembles are coached by Academy artist faculty.

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The Academy:  2024 - 2025 Concert season (Schedule subject to change)
Free CONCERTS TAKE PLACE AT NICHOLS CONCERT HALL
1490 CHICAGO aVENUE, EVANSTON

Academy Orchestra Concerts
7:30 pm
Saturday, November 16
Saturday, March 15 
Saturday, May 17

Academy Chamber Music Concerts
7:30 pm
Saturday, December 7
Saturday, May 3