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New Year, New Uke
It's hard not to love the ukulele! Join other adults in this no-experience-necessary class for beginners.
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String in the New Year
Make music your New Year's resolution. Merit is excited to offer our first ever adult guitar class for beginners.
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Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative
Merit is leading the charge for traditionally underrepresented youth to gain representation in classical music.
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FY18 Annual Report
Read our latest Annual Report. Share in our pride for this past year + our excitement for the next one.
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Piano Duet Concert
Date: Saturday, January 26th, 2019
Time: 6:00 pm
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Wind Symphony Rehearsal
Date: Tuesday, January 29th, 2019
Time: 5:00 pm
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IVM Concerts
Date: Tuesday, January 29th, 2019
Time: 7:00 pm
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