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Youth Programs

MIC offers a wide variety of programs for kids and young adults. Small group classes provide a great introduction to new instruments in a fun and relaxed environment and band, orchestral, choral, and musical theater programs foster new friendship and musical development for students at every level.

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The Music Institute of Chicago is pleased to announce a dynamic new jazz studies program. Beginning this fall, student of all ages and levels of experience may explore jazz through private instruction and small ensembles as well as classes in improvisation and musicianship. A faculty consisting of some of Chicago's most respected jazz musicians will give students individual attention as they learn to play by ear and improvise creatively. These classes are for anyone who wants to increase their knowledge, appreciation, and passion for jazz.

For more information about private instruction in jazz, jazz musicianship and improvisation, or jazz combos, please contact your local Campus Director.

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Ernie Adams
Art Davis
Stanley Davis
Victor Garcia
Jeremy Johnston
Jeremy Kahn
Debbie Katz Knowles
Pat Mallinger
Julia Miller
Stewart Miller
Wendy Morgan
Audrey Morrison
Ron Surace
Eric W.Sutz
Frank Winkler

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Developing New Talent, Creating New Musicals, Making Classic Musicals New!

MIC's Musical Theater revolutionizes Musical Theater training by developing musical from the page to the stage for all levels of ability, giving student a world of new opportunities including:

Creating new shows with students as young as kindergarten-we engage a wider breadth of student interests: writing, designing, composing, acting, singing, and dancing.

Original Musicals written specifically to the unique talents of the performers-giving everyone a chance to shine.

Customized material that is always age appropriate, challenging, and fun!

Ensemble-driven pieces with more casting opportunities and sharing of "the spotlight"

Program directors seasoned in both writing for professional actors and designing programs for youth

Group instruction in music, drama, and dance at all levels of experience, each led by degreed professionals with real-world experience.

A program-wide curriculum based on the Illinois State Standards in the Fine and Applied Arts.

Musical Theater programs are offered at MIC's Evanston West and Highland Park campuses. Musical Theater summer camps are available at the Evanston West, Highland Park, and Lake Forest campuses. Our professional staff fosters the seamless integration of voice, movement, and drama, with an emphasis on the healthy and appropriate application of each for students of all ages and levels of development.

Matt Boresi
Peg Cleveland
Melissa Foster
Christopher Holloway
Benjamin LeClair
Jennifer E. McCormick
Corinne Ness
Mike O'Mara
Alana Shaffner

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Summer on Broadway: Summer Musical Theater Programs for kids K-10

Now's the time to enroll for Musical Theater Camps at MIC! This summer enjoy working with our experienced musical theater staff, take drama, music, and dance classes, and perform in fully-staged musical productions. We have a terrific line-up planned-heat up your summer and don't miss out on the fun!
For more information call 847.905.1500, ext. 170.

Summer on Broadway: Overview

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MIC’s Barston Suzuki Center offers one of the largest and most comprehensive Suzuki programs in the Midwest. Trained Suzuki faculty provide the highest quality private and group-class instruction. Suzuki instruction is available for piano, violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, guitar, harp, and recorder. The internationally recognized Suzuki method is based on the philosophy of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki that talent and musicianship can be developed in any child. Numerous class and solo performance opportunities are offered throughout the year.

Group Class Listing Fall 2010

Emily Abraham
Melissa Arbetter
Gilda Barston
Lisa Bishoff
Marilyn Bishoff
Meret Bitticks
Blake Brasch
Reagan Brasch
Erin Cano
Tanya L. Carey
Sharon Chung
C. Milton Dixon
Mary Drews
Kimberly Galva
John Glew
Rachel Goff
Natalie J. Hall
Abbey Hansen
Yasuko Joichi
Fran Kazan
Derin Kenny
Deborah A. Kohl
Jay Kolin
Bonny Lundin-Scheer
Ellen McSweeney
Julia Miller
Sarah Montzka
Eva Naftali
Kate Nir
Patrick O'Malley
Stephanie Pedretti
Rachelle Elizabeth Perrin
Vannia Phillips
Irina Polskaya
Erin Ponto
Alex Revoal
Bonny Scheer
Arlene Stokman
Regina Syrkin
Craig Trompeter
Nina Wallenberg
Shigetoshi Yamada
Zinaida Yevelenko
Larisa Zhizhin

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The perfect complement to private or group class instruction, the MIC instrumental ensemble program promotes the development, enrichment, and personal growth of young musicians through the highest level of preparation and performance of great works of band and orchestral literature. Additionally, participants will foster friendships with other students who also share a love of music through a collegial and supportive environment. MIC strives to offer an experience in which every student is given the opportunity to reach their highest potential. Recognized conductors, coaches, and educators help develop your child's playing as they move from entry level groups to ensembles that challenge the most advanced musician. Regular performances highlight all MIC large ensemble programs. Note: The Music Institute of Chicago recognizes the importance of public and private school music education. Students registered for MIC large ensembles are required to maintain existing membership in their school instrumental programs.

Garry Clarke
Jim Setapen
Renee Yoo

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MIC offers a comprehensive chamber music program for both youth and adults. The chamber music program is open to all instruments and offers a wonderful way to explore the repertoire, build ensemble performance skills, and make new friends. Students are placed into groups based on age and level. Performance opportunities, competition preparation, and master classes are provided throughout the year. String students should be at least eight years old and perform at Suzuki Book Four level or higher. All students should consult their teachers to determine whether or not chamber music is an appropriate choice.

New this fall, MIC is offering jazz combos. Students of all ages interested in learning more about improvising, playing jazz standards, and performing original compositions are encouraged to contact their Campus Director for more information. Students should be familiar with basic jazz theory, have had two year of private instruction on their primary instrument, and be able to read music.

Erica Anderson
Collin Anderson
Marta Aznavoorian
Blake Brasch
David Cunliffe
Stanley Davis
Barbara Drapcho
Marko Dreher
Elaine Felder
Gerik Fon-Revutzky
Jeremiah Frederick
Matthew Hagle
Desiree Ruhstrat
Larisa Zhizhin

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MIC’s Musicianship Program offers the key to a complete and well-rounded musical education. By increasing the understanding of the language of music and studying music literature and history, students achieve greater competency and enjoyment at their instruments. These weekly group classes include sight-singing, rhythmic reading, dictation, music theory, music history, and keyboard skills. All students registered for private lessons at MIC receive free musicianship classes as an added value to their private lesson experience ($35 annual materials fee applies). Enrollment in musicianship classes is on a first-come, first-served basis, and registration is required. Due to the sequential, year-long curriculum, all participants must register for and begin attending classes by November 15. Consistent attendance is required.

NEW! Jazz Musicianship and Improvisation
Come explore the world of jazz and jazz improvisation! This class will increase your knowledge of jazz theory and jazz history and enhance your creativity through "playing by ear" on your instrument. Participants will also learn to interpret great jazz recordings through listening and imitation. All instruments are welcome. This class is FREE for student enrolled in private lessons or combos at MIC ($35 materials fee applies). Prerequisites: two years of private instrumental study and Musicianship Level 1 or equivalent.
See the group class listings for times and locations.

Group Class Listing Fall 2010

Sevgi Giles
Matthew Hagle
Katherine K. Lee
Soo Young Lee
Jennifer E. McCormick
Sarah Montzka
Keith A Murphy
Kate Nir
Mike O'Mara
Devvora Papatheodorou
Ron Surace
Dr. Lazar Trachtenberg
Sophie Webber

Youth Small Group InstructionMore Info More Info

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Small Group classes are a great way to be introduced to a new instrument and build skills while learning in a friendly environment with peers. MIC offers small group instruction in piano, guitar, voice, and percussion.