Notre Ecole de Musique

08/26/2026

Something unusual at Notre École de Musique..

Presented by Fine Arts Music - Performance and Scholarship: Ménilmontant, Dimitri Kirsanoff’s remarkable 1926 silent film, now, exactly one hundred years later - with live music composed by French composer and violinist Blaise Magniere and performed by the Avalon String Quartet.

The performance will be preceded by a talk about the film and the music.

October 3, 2026 at 7:30 pm

There is much more to discover about Ménilmontant, Blaise Magnière and the Avalon String Quartet. Full presentation and ticket information will be posted shortly on the Fine Arts Music and Notre École de Musique websites.

Avalon String Quartet | Chamber Music Ensemble https://share.google/G1FWNRa5eUecDZHZU
Fine Arts Music - https://share.google/mTCIoyQOzFjXeem8K
Notre École de Musique Chicago – Music School https://share.google/4PleS4WMC43CogP0U

In the meantime.. a first glimpse below. 🙂

11/25/2025

05/28/2025

Jeremy Dittus:
"Just wrapped up a wonderful weekend of Dalcroze Education in Chicago at and catching up with great friends and colleagues!"

Ayse Celasun:
"Dear Jeremy Dittus, thank you so much for the wonderful Dalcroze workshop this Sunday. Your deep knowledge, intelligence, and human warmth truly left a mark on all of us. You created such an engaging, inspiring, and joyful atmosphere—everyone came away energized and enriched.
It was a real pleasure to welcome you to Notre École, and I hope we can make this the beginning of a continuing collaboration.
With warmest thanks,
Ayse"

05/18/2025

Dalcroze Workshop THIS Sunday!
We’re so excited to welcome Dr. Jeremy Dittus to Notre École for a special one-day workshop on Sunday, May 25!

This fun and engaging method uses movement, solfège & improvisation—perfect for kids and adults, and fully aligned with our French conservatory-style training and easy for all ages.

Affordable & accessible
We’ll group participants by age, so please DM us ASAP to reserve your spot and help us organize!

Rare chance to work with one of the best in the field—don’t miss it!

05/05/2025

A unique opportunity to see how Dalcroze "musique through movement" can do for children, adults, amateurs, professionals alike. We have the chance to invite Dr. Jeremy Dittus. Do not miss it: May 25th at Notre École de Musique, 5036 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago. You can email ([email protected]) or call (773.580.1718)

04/12/2025

Solfège/Theory this morning with Benoit at Notre École de Musique 5036 N Lincoln Avenue🍀

02/20/2025

..The bike, the Steinway, the Bösendorfer and the scores @5036 N Lincoln Ave. My colleagues and I are happy to invite you for the best and all levels music world. Please check our websites fam-ps.org and nedmchicago.com 🍀