Merit Blog
Meet the Class of 2024
The second movement in the symphony of life is just beginning for Merit School of Music’s Conservatory Class of 2024. On Sunday, April 21, 59 talented graduates received their diplomas
Showcasing the Next Generation of Musicians at Emerging Artists Chicago Recital
The sun rays bounced off the gable roof and the melodies of Bach, Beach, and Beethoven floated through the open wooden doors of St. John’s Chapel in the Old Irving
Top 5 Things to Do with Your Baby or Toddler in Chicago
Looking for the best ways to enjoy Chicago with your baby or toddler? Discover how you can explore, learn, and grow together. Whether you’re looking to spark your little one’s
Top 6 Moments from Gala 2024
On May 14, Merit School of Music’s annual Gala raised $1.275 million to lower barriers to high-quality music education to children and teens across Chicago. It was a beautiful evening
Ralla Klepak Foundation for Education in the Performing Arts Makes Transformative $1 Million Gift to Support Merit Music in Communities
Merit was founded upon the belief that “Talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not,” and our mission to bring that opportunity for excellence in music education to students of
From Conservatory to Career: Empowering Insights from Merit’s Leadership Institute
The days may be getting longer and warmer as spring blooms around us, but for high school juniors and seniors, springtime can be overwhelming as they face many daunting decisions.
