Merit Blog
From Merit to the World Stage: An Interview with Taichi Fukumura
Energetic, eloquent, and engaging on the podium, it turns out that maestro Taichi Fukumura is equally insightful and thoughtful in conversation, without his baton and 100 musicians to help get
Meet the Class of 2025
Get ready world! The next generation of top musical performers and educators (and biologists, nurses, engineers, veterinarians, aviators, and entrepreneurs) is headed your way. On Aprl 6, Merit’s Alice S.
4 Standout Moments from Spring Concerts 2025
After 26 Saturdays of rehearsals, classes, and creative growth, the students of the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory took the stage for their annual Spring Concerts—and they did not disappoint! Across
From Conservatory to the Concert Hall: Alum Josh Mhoon’s Musical Odyssey
From a precocious third-grader tickling the ivories at Merit to preparing for graduation from The Juilliard School, Joshua Mhoon’s (’21) journey as a pianist has been nothing short of extraordinary.
The Top 5 Benefits of Learning a Second Instrument
Some things are simply better in twos—like peanut butter and jelly, mac and cheese, or a perfectly paired set of socks. The same holds true for musical instruments! Adding a
6 Ways to Fine-Tune Your Practice Habits
As the calendar turns to the new year, many of us take a moment to reflect on the past and set our sights on what’s next. This time of year
