"When you are so lucky as to witness something beautiful… resist the temptation to whip out
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Academy Blog
The Chicago Academy for the Arts is excited to welcome Dr. Melinda Zacher Ronayne as our next Head of School.
Academy Blog, Music, Theatre
In this behind-the-scenes look, Music Department Chair Rachel Brown shares how The Academy's Music and Theatre Departments worked together to bring this exciting production to the stage.
Alumni, Music
Karen Szczech, a dedicated violinist and first-generation American, graduated from the Academy's Music Department in 2017. Together with her sister Kasia, an alum from 2013, Karen co-founded Magical Keys, a versatile musical organization that includes performances, education, and community engagement.
