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Our porch piano is still making waves! Yesterday we received an unexpected visit, it was Darlene Koldenhoven. Renowned vocalist, pianist and Grammy winner Darlene is in town promoting the release of her new book "Put Your Dress Down and Sing". The book features a companion solo piano album named Grand Memoir and yesterday she decided to gift us with an insight on one of the songs called "Impressions". As it continues to work it's quiet magic the neighborhood porch piano recei

We celebrate the beginning of October and the arrival of Autumn with the Passacaglia project, an initiative created by one of our incredible faculty members here at the school, Nancy DeHaven. Our Passacaglia project, consists of a compilation of Students and Teachers performing themes based on the Handel/Halvorsen Passacaglia, presented on June 7, 2026 for the Music Conservatory of Illinois' 25th Anniversary Gala. It is a musical initiative to showcase the talent and progress

Evanston Rainy Fourth of July leads to unforgettable impromptu piano concert in Evanston “Let’s find the joy in life. It could be through music,” Martha Yelenosky/founder and president of the Music Conservatory of Illinois about the video she posted to social media By Christian Farr • Published July 6, 2026 • Updated on July 6, 2026 at 5:04 pm What began as a search for shelter from a summer downpour turned into an unforgettable Fourth of July celebration — and a reminder tha

Upcoming Events and Promotions for the Music Conservatory of Illinois Special Offers and Promotions: Spring Recitals: Saturday, May 30th and Sunday, May 31st at 3, 4, and 5 PM. Recitals are only a few weeks away now, and we are so excited to cheer on our students as they show off all of their efforts and progress in their musical education! As of now, all six of our reictals are officially full! This is the first time in MCIL history that all of our recitals are booked! The M

We would love to invite you to join us for the Music Conservatory of Illinois’ 25th Anniversary Gala on Sunday, June 7 from 5:00–8:00 PM! 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,

Congratulations to all of our outstanding adult students that participated in our Adult Piano Recital on 4/18. This could not have been possible without our adult piano teachers, Sonya Ur and Zaira Castillo. A special thank you to our president, Martha Yelenosky for hosting such an awesome event for our adult students to showcase their talents and their musical progress. Music Events in the Chicagoland Area: On April 29, superstar pianist Yuja Wang showcases her extraordinary

Hello! We are the Music Conservatory of Illinois. We are a music school in Evanston, IL that offers private individual, partner, and group lessons. We offer a wide variety of instruments including Bass, Cello, Clarinet, Flute, Guitar, Harp, Mandolin, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukulele, Viola, Violin, Voice, as well as a youth choir! We were founded by Martha Fermi Yelenosky 25 years ago, and she continues to lead the conservatory with kindness, compassion, and most