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Building Belonging Through Music: Merit’s Trick or Tunes Sensory-Friendly Concert
At Merit School of Music, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the joy of live music. In 2023, we launched our sensory-friendly concert series to create a
Making a Living Blowing Hot Air Through a Cold Piece of Plumbing: An Interview with Victor Garcia
As we count down to Play On 2026, our 8th annual benefit concert hosted by Merit’s Associate Board, we had the pleasure of sitting down with acclaimed trumpeter, composer and
A Letter from the Dean: Welcome to 2026-27!
Dear Merit community, Welcome to a new school year at Merit School of Music! There’s a special energy that comes with the beginning of each new year as our halls
Sharing Expertise, Strengthening Community: Merit Faculty Unite for the Year Ahead
More than 80 Merit faculty and staff members gathered in Gottlieb Hall on August 20 to celebrate the expertise, dedication, and community that power Merit School of Music. Merit’s annual
The Road to Merit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7J279LLJDIE As we kick off a new school year, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite moments from the year before and reflecting on what brings families
6 Helpful Tips for Balancing School and Musical Study
Music lessons, soccer practice, homework, school projects, club meetings. The school year is filled with a myriad of wonderful activities! But for many students, the calendar can feel like a
