LISTEN - ZARIN MEHTA
Lieder ohne Worte, Op. 19, F. Mendelssohn
House of Ravel Student (Level 4)

Training,
Developing,
Managing
Young Artists

through a
comprehensive
five-level
curriculum
for students
in Chicago & beyond.

“Over the course of my many visits to New Music School, I witnessed students at a level that was truly inspiring. I believe New Music School provides the right environment to cultivate talent and allows students to reach their fullest potential.”

Antonio Pompa-Baldi
Concert Pianist & Artistic Advisor
Lang Lang International Music Foundation
Head of Piano, Cleveland Institute of Music

IN Recital & IN Residency @ NMS
IN Recital — Dr. Wenting Shi - Album Release Celebration
Apr 25
IN Recital — Dr. Wenting Shi - Album Release Celebration

Join us for an afternoon of music as we celebrate the release of a brand new all-Liszt album on the prestigious Naxos label, featuring New Music School Artist Faculty member Dr. Wenting Shi.

The program captures the full range of Liszt’s genius - from sparkling, rarely heard character pieces to the transcendent Sonata in B Minor.

Steinway Artist Wenting Shi brings fearless virtuosity, poetic sensitivity, and commanding depth to this music, illuminating both its dazzling brilliance and profound spirituality in an unforgettable live performance.

The Checkout | Saturday, April 25 | 3:00 PM

The album will be available for purchase, and Ms. Shi will be signing copies following the performance.

IN Recital — Showcase
May 3
IN Recital — Showcase

On Sunday May 3rd, New Music School will be hosting our Spring Showcase Recital. This event will feature stand-out students from our recent Juries, as well as students invited to perform based on competition success throughout the semester.

This event is free and open to the public. We ask out of respect to our performers that all audience members stay for the duration of the recital.

IN Recital — Joseph and Kenneth Gallwas
May 23
IN Recital — Joseph and Kenneth Gallwas

NMS pianists Joseph and Kenneth Gallwas (17) will be performing their combined House of Ravel recital on Saturday May 23rd at 4:00pm.

This recital will be a celebration of their studies at New Music School as they graduate and pursue what’s next on their musical journeys.

IN Recital — Champagne Showcase
Jun 5
IN Recital — Champagne Showcase

Join our Adult Students on Friday June 5th 2026 at 7:00 for Champagne Showcase!

This recital features many of our Adult Students performing a variety of musical works to showcase what they’ve been studying during the Spring Semester. Bites and bubbly will be served, so you must be 21+ to attend.

IN Recital — Concerto Class Performance with SEEN Chamber Orchestra
Jun 6
IN Recital — Concerto Class Performance with SEEN Chamber Orchestra

Performance Day with SEEN Chamber Orchestra will take place at Ganz Hall at Roosevelt University on June 6, 2026. The performance order will be determined by the conductor.

IN Recital — StringStravaganza! 2026
Jun 6
IN Recital — StringStravaganza! 2026

NMS String Students will perform in an All Department Recital, StringStravaganza! on Saturday June 6th, 2026 from 4:00-6:00pm.

Please join us for an afternoon of string music featuring beginner, intermediate, and advanced students from the House of Bach, House of Mozart, and House of Beethoven. The recital will take place in Ganz Hall at Roosevelt University, and we hope all string students, families, and friends can attend.

ABOUT New Music School

  • About Us

    Mentored by Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians, renowned collegiate professors, and other world-class faculty, our students participate in a robust five-level curriculum, combining private study, chamber music, and theory/ear training.

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  • Students' Curriculum

    Level 1 - House of Bach
    Beginning

    Levels 2-3 - House of Mozart/Beethoven
    College Preparatory

    Level 4 - House of Ravel
    Undergraduate School Expectations

    Level 5 - House of Glass
    Graduate School Expectations
    Artist Development & Management

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  • The Journey

    Our program challenges and grows with students; whether they are picking up an instrument for the first time or are looking to enter the most prestigious music conservatories in the world. Lessons are offered in piano, violin, viola, cello, voice, guitar, and flute. New Music School offers lessons for all ages, early childhood, and adults. Lessons occur at 900 N Michigan Ave Level 6 in Chicago; onsite or online.

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