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1490 Chicago Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
+1 (847) 905-1500
http://www.musicinst.org

The Music Institute of Chicago (MIC), founded in 1931, is a nonprofit community music school dedicated to connecting people to music through high-quality teaching and exceptional performances. With a diverse range of programs across multiple campuses, MIC serves thousands of students each year, providing music education that inspires and builds strong, healthy communities.

Recognized for its Academy, a premier training center for gifted pre-collegiate musicians, MIC offers comprehensive musical education tailored to aspiring professionals. The institute also emphasizes community engagement, ensuring equitable access to music education and performances for individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

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Brandon B.
11/16/2025

I came here for the Haymarket Opera show: it was a unique venue that feels like a fusion between a church (open space--decent roomy sound but more diffuse, hard bench seats--not the best, a little...

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DeepChicago 9.
9/13/2025

Really bad administration. They never answer the phone or return voicemails, so you can't even pay your bill if there are problems with the website, which there always are. But the worst thing...

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Howard L.
3/6/2022

We attended a concert by the MIC's Academy Orchestra here.  My niece is currently a member and winding down her career with this orchestra.  Never having set foot in here, I found it to be a cozy...

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Rachel W.
10/4/2017

A beautiful, historic place to attend a concert. Formerly the First Church of Christ, Scientist built in 1912, this venue was rehabbed and converted into a concert hall in 2003. Pew seating...

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Bernadette P.
2/22/2020

Music Institute of Chicago has two locations: Evanston and Chicago. My review is for the Chicago locations ((there are two buildings in Chicago at which lessons are given. Each building is near...

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