Lessons in PIANO, VOICE, GUITAR, UKULELE, MANDOLIN, VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO, DOUBLE BASS, HARP, SAXOPHONE, CLARINET, FLUTE, and more!!
06/25/2026
Summer is the perfect time to grow your musical skills! 🎶 Whether you're just beginning or preparing for auditions, private lessons can help you stay inspired, build confidence, and make meaningful progress all summer long ☀️😎🌻
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We are so proud of our student, Lena! Here is a video of her playing "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" from our recent Spring Recital! Way to go, Lena ✨🎹
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Our faculty and staff are so talented! Here is a snippet from our 25th Anniversary Gala of "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" performed by the acoustic duo "Lake & Luke" which includes Elise Blanchard and Elijah McTiernan ✨🎶
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A snippet of Ryan playing Waltz in C sharp minor, Opus 64 No. 2 by Chopin from one of our Spring Recitals!
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Just a bit of ✨Jazz Harp✨ for you on this fine Sunday! Here is a snippet of Autumn Selover, one of our amazing faculty members at MCIL, performing "Satin Doll" by Duke Ellington during our 25th Anniversary Gala!
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Thank you to all of our students that participated in our Spring Recitals from a few weeks ago! It was such a treat to witness their musical growth and cheer them on as they performed some of their favorite songs 🎶
Here is just a little bit of the MCIL Youth Choir, taught and accompanied by Elijah McTiernan, one of our awesome faculty members at MCIL!
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06/10/2026
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone that came and supported the Music Conservatory of Illinois and the Fermi Music Foundation's 25th Anniversary Gala 💛💙
None of this would have been possible without every single person who had a part in this event, big or small.
Thank you to those who could not attend but donated their time during the planning process or donated monetary contributions that went toward expenses for the Gala or the Scholarship Fund. Your efforts did not go unnoticed and we are grateful for your continued support!
More pictures and videos to come ✨
06/07/2026
Today is the day!
The Music Conservatory of Illinois and the Fermi Music Foundation's 25th Anniversary Gala is here ✨🎶
This milestone celebration is set to be a dazzling night filled with music, mystery, and 1920s-inspired glamour, and we would be thrilled to have you take part in the celebration!
The Gala will take place at the Bourbon 'N Brass Speakeasy, an exquisite, Roaring ’20s-style venue tucked inside the historic Des Plaines Theatre (1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, IL).
From the moment guests arrive at 5:00 PM until the evening wraps at 8:00 PM, you’ll be immersed in an experience full of energy and surprises!
This evening is more than a celebration, it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Every dollar raised through ticket sales, donations, and auction items goes directly toward our scholarship fund, helping us provide five full scholarships to students in Fall 2026.
See you there ✨🎶
06/05/2026
Our 25th Anniversary Gala is only 2 days away!
We’re thrilled to announce an exceptional lineup of faculty performers, each bringing their unique talent and artistry to the stage throughout the evening:
Catarine Hancock
Joy Yelenosky
Anthony D’Agostino
Ami Hatori
Autumn Selover
Jake Westerbeke
Jonah Schumow
Elijah McTiernan
Elise Blanchard
Sonya Ur
This showcase highlights the extraordinary skill and versatility of our faculty: artists who not only teach, but truly bring music to life.
We'll see you there ✨
06/03/2026
Our 25th Anniversary Gala is only 4 days away!
Guests will be tempted by an incredible lineup of auction items, including Ravinia Festival tickets, a chef’s five-course dinner for two at Oceanique Restaurant, private Pilates sessions, and a one-of-a-kind painting created especially for this event by local artist Kathleen Heitmann—just to name a few!
Here is the full list of the auction items:
1. 2 Private Pilates Sessions with Pilates Connection
2. Christian Louboutin Boots
3. Performance by Lake and Luke
4. Artwork by Kathleen Heitmann
5. Five-course Dinner for Two at Oceanique
6. Bundle of Books from Booked Evanston
7. Borsalino Black Felt Fedora
8. Yoga Class Gift Certificate with Ahisma Yoga Studio
9. Beginner Piano Bundle with MCIL
10. Books + Gift Certificate from Secret World Books
11. Four CSO Lawn Tickets at Ravinia Festival
12. Four CSO Lawn Tickets at Ravinia Festival
13. Ted Baker Travel Toiletry Case
14. Restaurant Gift Card Bundle to Mustards 15. Last Stand and Fat Shallot
16. Skincare Kit + Facial from Olivera Skincare Spa
Every bid supports a meaningful cause, with 100% of net proceeds benefiting the Fermi Music Foundation’s Scholarship Fund
We'll see you there ✨