We are delighted to celebrate our Merit School of Music seniors at the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory virtual graduation ceremony on Sunday! Not only are we celebrating their growth as […]
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Merit Establishes COVID Relief Fund Thanks to Support from Ralla Klepak Foundation “I’ve made a lot progress in my technique. I’ve only been playing a few years now, and I’ve
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JUNE 16, 2020 Merit School of Music mourns the loss of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, Ahmaud Arbery, Nina Pop, David McAtee, and the many precious lives lost
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Year(s) Attended Merit: Emily: 1991 to 2001 Samuel: 1991 to 1996 Program(s): Emily: Private Lessons Program and Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory Class of 2001 Samuel: Merit Music in Communities (formerly
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Year(s) Attended Merit: 1980 to 1982 Program(s): Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory Class of 1982 Instrument(s): French Horn Hometown: Chicago, IL Education: Residency in Emergency Medicine at University of Florida (Jacksonville);
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Year(s) Attended Merit: 2004 – 2007 Program(s): Merit Music in Communities and Instrumental & Vocal Music Program (group classes) Instrument: Flute Hometown: Chicago – Hermosa Neighborhood Education: Bachelors in Human Resources with
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