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Alumni Spotlight

MIC Alumna Isabella Brown Joins LA Philharmonic

At just 21, Academy alumna Isabella Brown has reached a remarkable milestone in her career, joining the LA Philharmonic as Assistant Principal Violinist under the baton of Gustavo Dudamel.

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Student Spotlight: Jonny Faust

Meet Jonny Faust, a talented young pianist from the MIC Community Music School and this month's Student Spotlight!

Music School Open Houses Fall 2024

October 26 (Lake Bluff) and 27 (Evanston). Join us for fun and friendly fall open houses. Try out the instruments at our interactive instrument petting zoo, get your questions answered by faculty and staff, and begin your musical journey with MIC!

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New this fall! Alexander Technique Classes come to MIC!

Learn to move more comfortably, relieve tension and pain, improve posture, avoid injury, and ease anxiety. Classes begin October 5.

Celebrating our Faculty and Staff: Milestone Anniversaries!

As we kick off the new academic year, we're thrilled to celebrate the significant milestones of our dedicated faculty and staff who have been an invaluable part of the Music Institute of Chicago for many years.

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Introducing the Music Institute's New Resident Ensembles

The Music Institute of Chicago welcomes five Resident Ensembles to Nichols Concert Hall!

New this season, the Music Institute welcomes five Resident Ensembles to Nichols Concert Hall! These exceptional groups include: Apollo's Fire, Chicago a cappella, Civitas Ensemble, The Orion Ensemble, and Rembrandt Chamber Musicians. These talented ensembles will be performing throughout the 2024-25 season, bringing a diverse range of musical styles to our stage.