The Music Institute of Chicago is the only regional community music school, and one of few community music schools in the nation to offer organ and harpsichord instruction. MIC is the home of two important, historic pipe organs: a fully restored, three manual, 1914 E.M.Skinner organ in Nichols Concert Hall, and a 1936 Kimball pipe organ. MIC also possesses a Redsell single manual harpsichord and a Zuckermann spinet. Organ and harpsichord instruction offer piano students the opportunity to uniquely expand their knowledge of historic keyboard instruments and repertoire. MIC also has a vibrant Early Music department with ensemble opportunities for organ and harpsichord players.