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The Music Institute of Chicago Offers Musical Petting Zoo This January

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The Music Institute of Chicago invites families to learn about music and options for music lessons and classes by attending one of its Musical Petting Zoo and Registration Days in January, free and open to the public. The winter session begins January 30, 2017.

The schedule of events is as follows:

• Sunday, January 8, 2 p.m., Evanston East Campus, 1490 Chicago Avenue
• Saturday, January 21, 2 p.m., Highland Park Library, 494 Laurel Avenue
• Sunday, January 22, 2 p.m., Winnetka Campus, 300 Green Bay Road

Children can try a wide range of instruments at a musical petting zoo as well as enjoy music games and refreshments while parents learn about the Music Institute from faculty and staff. All who attend will have the opportunity to receive discounts, door prizes, and more.

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. 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.

The Musical Petting Zoo and Registration Days are free and open to the public. For more information, visit musicinst.org.





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