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 »
As we eagerly anticipate Merit’s fifth annual Play On benefit concert, we sat down with our headliners The JuJu Exchange to chat about the invaluable lessons they learned at Merit
Alums in the Spotlight at Play On 2023: An Interview with The JuJu Exchange Read More »
This school year, Merit School of Music is proud to introduce 10 incredible new instructors to our faculty. Whether they are teaching group classes and private lessons, working with the
Introducing Our New Faculty Read More »
There are so many benefits to learning a musical instrument. It’s easy to see why you might be interested in signing up your child for music classes or lessons—an investment
The 10 Best Musical Instruments for Beginners Read More »
Dear fellow music-lovers, We are thrilled to welcome you to Merit School of Music’s 2023-2024 Academic Year! Soon the halls of the Joy Faith Knapp Music Center and our community
Starting the Year with a Bang: A Letter from the Dean Read More »
Who knew 10- and 11-year-olds could be composers? After two fun-filled months, summer camp season at Merit School of Music recently culminated in Camp Merit, a two-week intensive bringing together
Tuning into Creativity: Students Make Music in Camp Merit Songwriting Class Read More »
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