In honor of Black History Month, Merit School of Music is highlighting just a few of our notable Black alumni. These alums are transforming the world through their musical and […]
Black History Month Alumni Spotlight Read More »
Your palms are sweaty. Your heart is pounding. Are you in danger? No, you’re about to walk into an audition! Auditions bring excitement, but they can also be a rollercoaster
6 Tips for Acing Your Conservatory Audition Read More »
The 290 students of the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory had the chance to shine at the annual Winter Concerts held on Friday and Saturday, December 9-10. Over the course of
Melodic Musings: Merit’s Faculty Reflect on Conservatory Winter Concerts Read More »
We know that music classes and lessons provide many benefits for the brain, physical and mental health, and general well-being for people of all ages. But for babies and toddlers,
Benefits of Music Classes for Babies & Toddlers Read More »
Imagine: two brothers, 10 and 12 years old, padding down the hallway of Merit toting their cello and violin, excited to join that week’s orchestra rehearsal. Their mom is taking
Performing a piece in front of its living composer, being conducted by a world-famous maestro, learning practical audition skills from a professional musician—these are some of the experiences that Merit
A Year of Musical Moments with Merit’s Guest Artists Read More »
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