Merit Blog
The Road to Merit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7J279LLJDIE As we kick off a new school year, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite moments from the year before and reflecting on what brings families
6 Helpful Tips for Balancing School and Musical Study
Music lessons, soccer practice, homework, school projects, club meetings. The school year is filled with a myriad of wonderful activities! But for many students, the calendar can feel like a
A Day at Camp Merit
For two weeks each summer, Camp Merit (part of the Nancy W. Knowles Summer Camp Program) brings together young musicians from across Chicago for an immersive summer experience in band,
From Lizzo to Lollapalooza: Kaylee’s Unforgettable Summer
From playing a duet with Lizzo to performing at the new Barack Obama Presidential Center to taking the stage at Lollapalooza, this summer will be one to remember for 17-year-old
Celebrating a Successful Spring Recital with Emerging Artists Chicago
On Saturday, May 30, a sense of nervous excitement filled the intimate PianoForte Recital Hall as young musicians from Merit and Emerging Artists Chicago gathered for a special spring musical
Merit School of Music South Shore Holds Annual Strings Concert
On May 28, 2026, violin and cello students from Merit School of Music’s South Shore branch performed a joyful strings concert at Bryn Mawr Community Church, a limestone landmark on
