A Prestigious curriculum for the serious and gifted.
Academy Events…
- February 20, 2010
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Academy Strings Orchestra Concert
free and open to the public
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- March 06, 2010
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Four Score Festival Composer Master Class
10 am Nichols Concert Hall
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- April 10, 2010
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New Student Orientation, The Academy
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- April 10, 2010
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Academy Chamber Music Concert
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- April 20, 2010
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New Student Auditions: The Academy
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- May 15, 2010
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Academy Chamber Orchestra and Academy Strings Concert
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The Next Generation of Classical Talent
Founded in 2006, the Music Institute of Chicago Academy has quickly established itself
as one of this country’s top centers for highly gifted pre-collegiate musicians.
The selective program is focused on providing a comprehensive musical education,
including private lessons and chamber music, as well as significant performance
opportunities for developing musicians. The carefully assembled faculty includes
internationally recognized teachers and performers with a passion for developing
young talent and an established track record of student achievement.
Approximately 60 young musicians from around the world, ages 11 to 18,
spend thirty Saturdays between mid September and mid May, at The Academy.
The program takes place at the Ravinia Festival (http://www.ravinia.org/)in
the John D. Harza Building, home of the Steans Institute for Young Artists.
Academy students have the use of Steinway and Steinway designed Boston &
Essex pianos generously provided by Steinway of Chicago. (http://steinwaychicago.com/)
Program Highlights
A hallmark of The Academy is the regular master class schedule featuring some of the world’s
most renowned artists and pedagogues. The entire Academy gather to participate and observe acclaimed
musicians share their knowledge, creating an unparalleled educational experience.
Special enrichment classes featuring lectures and discussions by industry leaders provide insight
into the music profession, and help students leave The Academy prepared for careers as soloists,
chamber musicians, orchestra members and teachers.
The Academy also provides special support and preparation to students who enter local,
regional, national and international solo and chamber music competition. Numerous Music
Institute of Chicago Academy students are prize winners and matriculate to the nation’s
top conservatories and universities.
With the ultimate goal of creating performer for the 21st century, the Music Institute of
Chicago Academy provides brilliant young musicians the tools, knowledge, and inspiration to
be the leaders in classical music performance and education.
For More Information Contact:
Sue Polutnik
Administrative Director
847.905.1500, ext. 122
Office of the President
517 Green Bay Road
Wilmette, IL 60091