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MIC alumni continue to distinguish themselves nationally and internationally. Two current trustees, Rachel Barton Pine, and Josephine Lee are noted alumnae.

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MIC News…

December 08, 2009
Music Institute of Chicago Announces Dr. Mark George as New President and CEO
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February 01, 2010
NBC Channel 5 News Features ITA
NBC Channel 5 visits ITA to learn about music therapy and Aphasia
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February 10, 2010
Summer on Broadway
Summer Fun at MIC! Warm up your vocal chords and get your feet wet acting. Don't miss this top-notch line up of musical theater offerings.
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February 26, 2010
Creative Arts Therapy Summer Camps
Learn more about Creative Arts Therapy Summer Camps!
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March 10, 2010
Campus Connection Community School Newsletter
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March 20, 2010
MIC Chorale
Join the MIC Chorale for an evening of Bach Cantatas
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March 21, 2010
Mary Drews Piano Studio Recital
11:00 am Thoresen Performance Center, Winnetka campus
March 21, 2010
Open House/Instrument Petting Zoo
1:30 pm Thoresen Performance Center, Winnetka campus
March 21, 2010
Wendy Morgan/Frank Winkler Recital
3:00 pm Thoresen Performance Center, Winnetka campus
March 21, 2010
Free Kid's Concert Features Quintet Attacca
Don't miss this timeless classic for kids.
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March 21, 2010
Bach Birthday Celebration
Celebrate Bach's Birthday with early music performances by MIC early music ensembles.
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March 21, 2010
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
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
Master Class with Ellen Hargis, soprano
2:00-4:00 pm Sponsored jointly with the MIC voice department Location TBA
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April 10, 2010
Academy Chamber Music Concert
7:30 PM, Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston East Campus
April 11, 2010
Blake Brasch Cello Studio Recital
4:00 pm Thoresen Performance Center, Winnetka campus
April 11, 2010
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
Jazz Student Recital
4:00 pm Nichols Concert Hall Evanston East campus
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April 17, 2010
Guitar/Harp Departmental Recital
10:00 AM, Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston East Campus
April 17, 2010
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
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
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
Nina Wallenberg Cello Studio Recital
3:00 pm Thoresen Performance Center Winnetka campus
May 02, 2010
Frank Winkler Piano Studio Recital
5:30 pm Youth Student Recital 7:00 pm Adult Student Recital
May 02, 2010
Music for Life Partnership: ArsViva! and MIC
Don't miss these unique afternoon concerts for you and your family.
May 02, 2010
MIC Young Artist Concerto and Aria Competition Winner
Matthew Lipman, winner of the 2010 Young Artist Concerto Competition performs with Ars Viva
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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
Eva Naftali Piano Studio Recital
1:00 pm Thoresen Performance Center, Winnetka campus
May 11, 2010
Music Institute Kicks Off 80th Anniversary at Annual Gala
Honoring Yo-Yo Ma
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May 15, 2010
Academy Chamber Orchestra and Academy Strings Concert
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May 16, 2010
Donna Kuhel Piano Studio Recital
1:00 pm Thoresen Performance Center, Winnetka campus
May 16, 2010
Inah Chiu Piano Studio Recital
3:30 pm Thoresen Performance Center, Winnetka campus
May 16, 2010
Abbey Hansen Cello Studio Recital
5:00 pm Thoresen Performance Center, Winnetka campus
May 17, 2010
Quintet Attacca
Jennifer Clippert, flute; Erica Anderson, oboe; Barbara Drapcho, clarinet; Colin Anderson, bassoon; Jeremiah Frederick, horn
7:30 PM, Nichols Concert Hall
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May 22, 2010
Suzuki Festival Concerts
May 22-23, 2010
Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston East Campus
May 22, 2010
Academy Strings and Academy Chamber Orchestra
7:30 PM, Bennett Gordon Hall, Ravinia
May 22, 2010
Pacifica Quartet
Simin Ganatra, violin; Sibbi Bernhardsson, violin; Masumi Per Rostad, viola; Brandon Vamos, cello
7:30 PM, Nichols Concert Hall
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May 23, 2010
Lora Zhizhin Violin Studio Recital
5:30 pm Thoresen Performance Center, Winnetka campus
May 23, 2010
Suzuki Festival Concerts
May 22-23, 2010
Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston East Campus
May 30, 2010
Shigetoshi Yamada Violin Studio Recital
1:30 pm, Thoresen Performance Center, Winnetka campus Rehearsal: May 29, 4 pm, Thoresen Performance Center, Winnetka campus
June 06, 2010
Irene Faliks Piano Studio Recital
11:00 am Thoresen Performance Center, Winnetka campus
June 06, 2010
Sharon Chung Violin Studio Recital
1:00 pm Thoresen Performance Center, Winnetka campus
June 06, 2010
Fran Kazan Piano Studio Recital
6:00 pm Thoresen Performance Center, Winnetka campus
June 13, 2010

Debbi Kohl Piano Studio Recital 3:30 pm Thoresen Performance Center, Winnetka campus

We're the Music Institute of Chicago, established in 1931, the only independent community music school in Illinois, and one of just ten in the country to be accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

  • We Serve more than 5,000 music students and arts therapy clients ages four months to 91 years
  • Our key strength lies in the caliber of our distinguished faculty

The Music Institute of Chicago does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, nationality, sex, ethnic origin, or religious belief in its admission, financial aid or other educational policies.

Mission

The Music Institute of Chicago believes that enjoying and understanding music and developing the skills to create and perform music enhance the quality of life, nourish the human spirit, and is therefore committed to providing the foundation for a life-long enjoyment of music.

Specifically, the Music Institute of Chicago will:

  • Provide the highest quality music education for all ages and all levels of ability
  • Reach selected individuals with music education where such opportunities are limited
  • Support the growth of therapy through music and the arts as a community service for individuals with special needs
  • Strengthen the emphasis on lifelong music learning
  • Build upon a proud tradition of developing the exceptional performer
What we do
  • Music instruction provided by over 120 distinguished faculty in our premiere community music academy
  • Performances by faculty, students, visiting artists, in-residence ensembles, and local arts organizations are presented at Nichols Concert Hall, our critically acclaimed concert venue in Evanston
  • Expressive arts therapy provides multiple paths to emotional and physical healing through drama, music, art, and movement
  • Outreach partnerships with schools and churches bring the joy of music to more than 4,700 economically and culturally disadvantaged youth