Music Institute Adds New Chicago Campus

The Music Institute of Chicago announces an additional Chicago teaching campus, broadening its network of locations to eight in the Chicago metropolitan area. The 87-year-old institution, which serves more than 2,000 students of all ages and ability levels, has entered into a partnership with St. James Cathedral, located at 65 E. Huron Street in the heart of one of the nation's busiest urban environments, just one block from "The Magnificent Mile."

Beginning January 30, the Music Institute will offer lessons Monday-Saturday at the new location, expanding its city-based activities beyond programming in the Chicago Public Schools and lessons at Fourth Presbyterian Church's Gratz Center. Immediate opportunities for instruction at the St. James Location, home of the well-known Rush Hour Concert Series, will include piano, violin, flute, French horn and harp lessons, with cello and voice to follow.

Music Institute Trustee and Chicago resident David Heroy said, "Downtown residents have struggled with access to the Music Institute's excellent programs for many years. Now music students and enthusiasts will benefit from the Music Institute's increased presence at multiple Chicago locations."

"Our partnership with St. James Cathedral, a musical powerhouse in its own right, allows the Music Institute of Chicago to reach more students who are hungry for music education," commented Music Institute President and CEO Mark George. "That's why we welcome all students, including beginners and casual players, as well as advanced musicians."

Stephen Buzard, director of music at St. James Cathedral, added, "We at St. James are excited to begin this new partnership with the Music Institute of Chicago. Serving as a musical center for the neighborhood is at the core of the Cathedral's mission, and we look forward to the benefits this budding collaboration can offer the musicians and music lovers of this city."

Music Institute of Chicago
The Music Institute of Chicago is dedicated to transforming lives through music education. Founded in 1931, the Music Institute has grown to become one of the largest and most respected community music schools in the nation. Offering musical excellence built on the strength of its distinguished faculty, commitment to quality, and breadth of programs and services, the Music Institute is a member of the National Guild for Community Arts Education and accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Pre-collegiate Arts Schools (ACCPAS). Each year, the Music Institute's teachers reach thousands of students of all ages and levels of experience through private lessons; its early childhood program, Musikgarten®; and its Suzuki Education, Musical Theater, Jazz Studies and Adult Studies programs. Music Institute locations include Chicago, Evanston, Winnetka, Lincolnshire, Lake Forest, and Downers Grove. In addition, the Music Institute is proud of its longstanding partnership with the Chicago Public Schools through its Arts Link program. The Music Institute offers lessons and classes, and concerts through its Community Music School, Academy, and Nichols Concert Hall.

Spring registration for lessons and classes is open; spring semester begins January 30. Free Musical Petting Zoo and Registration Day events take place in Highland Park on Saturday, January 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Highland Park Library, 494 Laurel Avenue, and Sunday, January 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Music Institute's Winnetka Campus, 300 Green Bay Road. For more information, visit musicinst.org/funor call 847.905.1500.

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