Comunidad de Alegre Strings Program

Pilsen Music Classes—Violin, Cello, Viola, & Bass

🍁 Fall Registration Now Open


Open to All Families from Pilsen & Surrounding Neighborhoods!

Merit School of Music’s Comunidad de Alegre is a community-based strings program providing a fun, culturally representative, and excellence-based music education experience for young music lovers. 

Fall Program Line-up

Absolute Beginners Welcome!

Turn up the music with high-quality music programming taught by top music educators. 

Your child will benefit from the pairing of the Suzuki Method with a diverse array of music from Latinx and other cultures that reflect the diversity of Chicago.

Ages 6-14

October 7 – May 26
Tuesdays @ 5:00 pm

Violin, cello, viola, or bass

Beginning Comunidad de Alegre classes focus on the foundations of proper string technique, basic musical concepts, and performance skills in both small and large group settings. 

Ages 7-16

October 7 – May 26
Tuesdays @ 4, 5, or 6pm

Take your young strings player’s talents to the next level! Continuing students will build upon beginning Comunidad de Alegre classes, adding new technical and musical skills with each piece of repertoire. 

Location of Programming

Orozco Community Academy
1940 W 18th St
Chicago, IL 60608

Contact Us

Need help or have a question? Contact us Nicole Hernandez (nhernandez@meritmusic.org or 312-267-4472) or Student Services (studentservices@meritmusic.org or 312-786-9428). We’re here for you!

Discover a New Passion

Start your musical journey on a high note with Merit School of Music.