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Congrats to the Conservatory Class of 2023!
Sunday, April 23 was a celebration at Merit School of Music as we recognized the incredible successes of the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory Class of 2023. Merit’s graduation ceremony is

Gala 2023 Raises $1.2 Million for Music Education
Guests ascended the Four Seasons‘ grand staircase in style, serenaded by more than a dozen young violinists and cellists. Live jazz provided the perfect ambience for cocktail hour. From the

Meet Merit’s New Look
Happy Birthday to Merit! We’re celebrating with some exciting news… April 27 is Merit School of Music’s birthday, and this year we’re turning 44 years old! To celebrate the

A Week in the Life of a Merit Music in Communities Teacher: Kristin Hedlund
Hi, friends! I’m Kristin Hedlund, a violin teacher in Merit School of Music’s in-school music program, Merit Music in Communities, and at Merit’s home in the West Loop. March is Music In Our

Hundreds of Families Turn Out for Merit’s Sensory Friendly Concert
It was a morning filled with music, dancing, laughter, and cheer at Merit School of Music’s Sensory Friendly Concert earlier this month. Over 250 families with children of all ages

Black History Month Reflection: Fostering Inclusion & Belonging in the Music Room
At Merit School of Music, inclusion, diversity, and belonging are integral to our mission. Our focus on and commitment to this work doesn’t just happen during Black History Month—it’s a