Merit Blog
Paying Tribute to Howard Gottlieb at Merit’s Conservatory Winter Concerts
FBeautiful music poured from the Anne and Howard Gottlieb Hall as the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory held its annual Winter Concerts last weekend. With over nine hours of concerts performed
Meet Kamila Hines Muhammad (’12): Former Faculty, Arts Advocate, and Chair of Merit’s Associate Board
We had the chance to sit down with Kamila Hines Muhammad, Merit Class of 2012, former faculty member, and newly appointed Chair of Merit’s Associate Board. She talks about how
Ready, Set, Perform: 5 Ways to Prepare for Your Recital or Concert
’Tis the season for performing! Whether it’s your child’s first recital or you’re a seasoned pro, the journey to the stage can be both thrilling and nerve-wracking. Go into concert
Anthony McGill Returns to Merit to Inspire the Next Generation of Musicians
Long before serving as the principal clarinet of the New York Philharmonic, performing at presidential inaugurations, and being named Instrumentalist of the Year by Musical America, Anthony McGill’s musical journey began at Merit School of
How to Support Your Child’s Musical Journey: 5 Actionable Tips for Making the Most of Music Classes or Lessons
Congrats! Your child is officially signed up for music classes or lessons and about to begin their musical journey. Now what? First things first: Pat yourself on the back! You’re
From Merit to the Main Stage: An Interview with Play On Headliner Alum Alexis Lombre
We recently chatted with Alexis Lombre, our headliner for the sixth annual Play On benefit concert, to talk about how her time at Merit School of Music laid the groundwork
