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July 07, 2009
Broadway Bound Jr presents: "Candy Land"
Call 847.905.1500, ext. 170 for more ticket info.
1:00 PM, Dempster St. Theater, Evanston West Campus
July 08, 2009
Broadway Bound Jr presents: "Candy Land"
Call 847.905.1500, ext. 170 for more ticket info.
1:00 PM, Dempster St. Theater, Evanston West Campus
July 09, 2009
Broadway Bound presents: Disney's "The Jungle Book"
An original musical by O'Mara/Boresi

Call 847.905.1500, ext. 171 for more ticket info.
7:00 PM, Dempster St. Theatre, Evanston West Campus
July 10, 2009
Broadway Bound presents: Disney's "The Jungle Book"
An original musical by O'Mara/Boresi

Contact 847.905.1500, ext. 170 for ticket info
7:00 PM, Dempster St. Theater, Evanston West Campus
event info »
July 10, 2009
Claire Aebersold & Ralph Neiweem
7:30 PM, Nichols Concert Hall
concert info »
July 11, 2009
Grove Campus Carnivale! An exciting community event at the Lake Forest campus
Music performances; art exhibitions; ceramic planter sale, exhibition and competition; "Try your hand at pottery"; magicians; face painting and lots of food! Call 847.905.1500, ext. 191 for more information.
1:00 PM, Lake Forest Campus
July 11, 2009
Broadway Bound presents: Disney's "The Jungle Book"
An original musical by O'Mara/Boresi

Call 847.905.1500, ext. 170 for more ticket info.
2:00 PM, Dempster St. Theater, Evanston West Campus
event info »
July 11, 2009
Broadway Bound presents: Disney's "The Jungle Book"
An original musical by O'Mara/Boresi

Call 847.905.1500, ext. 170 for more ticket info.
7:00 PM, Dempster St. Theater, Evanston West Campus
event info »
July 14, 2009
Faculty Extravaganza!
7:30 PM, Nichols Concert Hall
concert info »
July 17, 2009
Irina Kotlyar and Gregory Shifrin
7:30 PM, Nichols Concert Hall
concert info »
July 24, 2009
The Company presents: Roald Dahl's "Willy Wonka, Jr."
Call 847.905.1500, ext. 170 for more ticket info.
7:00 PM, Dempster St. Theater, Evanston West Campus
July 25, 2009
The Company presents: Roald Dahl's "Willy Wonka, Jr."
Call 847.905.1500, ext. 170 for more info.
2:00 PM, Dempster St. Theater, Evanston West Campus
July 25, 2009
The Company presents: Roald Dahl's "Willy Wonka, Jr."
Call 847.905.1500, ext. 170 for more ticket info.
7:00 PM, Dempster St. Theater, Evanston West Campus
August 22, 2009
Band and Orchestra Auditions
Band and orchestra auditions also take place throughout the year. Contact Jim Setapen at jsetapen@musicinst.org or call 847.905.1500, ext. 580 to schedule an audition.
1:00 PM, Winnetka Campus
August 22, 2009
Youth Chamber Music Auditions
Chamber music is available at all campuses. Contact David culiffe at dcunliffe@musicinst.org or Elaine Felder at efelder@musicinst.org to schedule an audition.
1:00 PM, Winnetka Campus
August 23, 2009
Band and Orchestra Auditions
Band and orchestra auditions also take place throughout the year. Contact Jim Setapen at jsetapen@musicinst.org or call 847.905.1500, ext 580 to schedule an audition.
1:00 PM, Evanston East Campus
August 23, 2009
Youth Chamber Music Auditions
Chamber music is available at all campuses. Contact David Cunliffe at dcunliffe@musicinst.org or Elaine Felder at efelder@musicinst.org to schedule an audition.
1:00 PM, Evanston East Campus
August 23, 2009
Youth Chamber Music Auditions
Chamber music is available at all campuses. Contact David cunliffe at dcunliffe@musicinst.org or Elaine Felder at efelder@musicinst.org to schedule an audition.
1:00 PM, Evanston East Campus
August 24, 2009
Band and Orchestra Auditions
Band and orchestra audtions also take place throughout the year. Contact Jim Setapen at jsetapen@musicinst.org or call 847.905.1500, ext. 580 to schedule an audition.
1:00 PM, Winnetka Campus
August 24, 2009
Youth Chamber Music Auditions
Chamber music is available at all campuses. Contact David Cunliffe at dcunliffe@musicinst.org or Elaine Felder at efelder@musicinst.org to schedule an audition.
1:00 PM, Winnetka Campus
August 26, 2009
Honors Vocal Program Auditions (ages 14-18)--Eligibility may include any or all of the following: private voice lessons, musicianship for vocalists and monthly enrichment classes. Singers should prepare two pieces, one should be of foreign literature.
Contact Barbara Ann Martin at 847.905.1500, ext. 466 for more information.
Thoresen Performance Center, Winnetka

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