Author name: Laura Stillman

Practicing is key to achieving your musical goals—no matter your age, instrument, or experience level. It’s the only way to improve and grow. In addition to helping expand your skills […]

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

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

  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

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

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);