Merit Blog
From Merit to Lollapalooza: How Classical Training Led to Hip-Hop Success for Bryce & Bruce Thompson
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
A Year of Musical Moments with Merit’s Guest Artists
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
Alums in the Spotlight at Play On 2023: An Interview with The JuJu Exchange
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
Introducing Our New Faculty
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
The 10 Best Musical Instruments for Beginners
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
Starting the Year with a Bang: A Letter from the Dean
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
