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- Music lessons, classes, and programs for all ages and skill levels
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- A comprehensive program for advanced pre-college musicians
- Creative Arts Therapy
- Expressive art therapies for children, adults, and families
- Cultural Events
- Concerts series and events in the critically acclaimed Nichols Concert Hall
Enrichment
MIC offers a wide array of unique opportunities you won't find anywhere else! We encourage you to participate fully in the life of MIC's many enrichment programs.
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Browse Certificate Program Classes Now »
Enrich your musical development through MIC’s certificate program. This comprehensive program will lead to improved performance skills and a deeper understanding and appreciation of music. Through the process of setting and reaching attainable goals, students are motivated to reach their highest potential. Program requirements include private instruction, musicianship classes, ensembles, recitals, and concert attendance. Students of all ability levels, including adults, are welcome to participate. For more information, consult your private instructor.
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Emily Abraham
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Gilda Barston
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Meret Bitticks
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James Russell Brown
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Matthew Hagle
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Browse Competitions Classes Now »
Faculty members advise and prepare interested students for regional, national, and international competitions. Ask your teacher for more information about how you can participate.
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2010 CHICAGO DUO PIANO FESTIVAL COMPETITION
July 24-25, 2010
******************************************Application Deadline: June 1, 2010
Competition: Saturday, July 24
Winners Concert: Sunday, July 25The mission of the Chicago Duo Piano Festival Competition is to foster a deeper interest in the teaching and performing of repertoire for piano duo in a fun, supportive and enriching environment. All contestants will audition in Nichols Concert Hall.
This competition is open to all interest students; participants do not need to be enrolled in the Chicago Duo Piano Festival to participate.
All winners will perform in the winner's concert at Nichols Concert Hall.
(Failure to perform will result in forfeiture of prize)
Junior Division (through age 14)
1st Prize: $500
2nd Prize: $300
3rd Prize: $100Senior Division (through age 18)
1st Prize: $600
2nd Prize: $400
3rd Prize: $200All prize monies will be paid as scholarships for music study to school or teacher of applicant's choice.
Coming Soon: For complete details including application form, click download below.
Please address questions in writing to:
Ralph NeiweemCompleted Applications should be mailed to:
Chicago Duo Piano Festival Competition
Attn: Christine Aznavoorian
310 Green Bay Road
Winnetka, IL 60093-
Mary Drews
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Matthew Hagle
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Abbey Hansen
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Jeremy Ruthrauff
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Browse Cultural Events Classes Now »
All registered students receive free admission for themselves and one guest to all MIC concerts (students must present their MIC ID at the door). For a complete calendar of cultural events, click here.
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James Russell Brown
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Mary Drews
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Matthew Hagle
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Barbara Ann Martin
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Mike O'Mara
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Jeremy Ruthrauff
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Jim Setapen
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Browse Student Performances Classes Now »
Public performance is an exciting and vital part of a well-rounded music education. All registered students have the opportunity to appear in performances throughout the school year; in addition, many faculty offer informal performance classes to their students on a regular basis. Nichols Concert Hall and Dempster Street Theater in Evanston; Thoresen Performance Center in Winnetka; Dickinson Hall in Lake Forest; and the Highland Park Community House in Highland Park provide superb performance venues for concerts, solo and ensemble recitals, musical theater performances, and workshops.
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Gilda Barston
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James Russell Brown
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Tanya L. Carey
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Mary Drews
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Barbara Ann Martin
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Mike O'Mara
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Alex Revoal
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Jim Setapen
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Browse Workshops & Master Classes Classes Now »
MIC attracts clinicians and visiting faculty throughout the year for workshops and free public master classes.
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James Russell Brown
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Mary Drews
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Michael La Tour
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Barbara Ann Martin
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