Merit Blog
How to Support Your Child’s Musical Journey: 5 Actionable Tips for Making the Most of Music Classes or Lessons
Congrats! Your child is officially signed up for music classes or lessons and about to begin their musical journey. Now what? First things first: Pat yourself on the back! You’re
From Merit to the Main Stage: An Interview with Play On Headliner Alum Alexis Lombre
We recently chatted with Alexis Lombre, our headliner for the sixth annual Play On benefit concert, to talk about how her time at Merit School of Music laid the groundwork
Expanding Musical Horizons: A Letter from the Dean
Dear music lovers, Welcome to Merit School of Music’s 2024-25 Academic Year! The hallways of the Joy Faith Knapp Music Center are once again positively charged with the sounds of
Meet Our New Faculty
The beginning of the school year always brings introductions to new classmates and unexplored adventures. This year, we’re excited to welcome several new teaching artists to our faculty to share
Merit Students Experience a Global Musical Collaboration with Gustavo Dudamel
Music has the power to bring us together in ways that transcend culture, geography, and language. On August 6 and 7, 2024, the Pavilion at Ravinia became a vibrant backdrop
Discovering the Magic of Camp Merit: Perspectives from Two Campers
At Camp Merit, our largest summer music camp, music is more than just notes on a page—it’s a journey of discovery, growth, and connection. Seventy-two young musicians ages 8-16 gathered
